Museu d'Història de la Joguina
Museum with the toy collection of Tomàs Pla, covering about 150 years of play in Spain, from the 1870s to around 1985.
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About the museum
The museum brings together the collection of the collector Tomàs Pla, built up over more than two decades with classic toys manufactured mainly in Spain. It opened in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, in a 19th-century building on the Rambla, and celebrated its 26th anniversary in August 2026.
In September 2023 it closed temporarily to move to a new space on the same Rambla, somewhat closer to the beach. The new venue has less floor area but more display cases, so more pieces are now shown than before, from a holding of more than 10,000 pieces.
The route is chronological and, through toys, covers some 150 years of Spanish history, from the 1870s to around 1985. Among the manufacturers and pieces represented are scale trains from Spanish brands such as Jos-Fel, Electrotren and Manamo, the Mariquita Pérez dolls, tin and plastic toys by Payá, rocking horses, a puppet theatre and a carousel. The museum also has a shop with reproductions of old toys.
Highlights
- Tomàs Pla toy collection of classic toys, mostly made in Spain
- Chronological route from the 1870s to around 1985
- Scale trains from Spanish manufacturers
- Mariquita Pérez dolls and toys by the Payá brand
- Puppet theatre and carousel
Permanent exhibition
- Colección Tomàs Pla – Chronological route through some 150 years of toys, with scale trains, Mariquita Pérez dolls, Payá toys, a puppet theatre and a carousel.
- Founded
- 2000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €5Students aged 9 to 18, retired people (over 65), holders of the Carnet Jove and students of the University of Girona (UdG) |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 8 · Under-9s enter free; for ages 9 to 18 the reduced rate applies. |
| Seniors | €5Retired people over 65. |
| Students & apprentices | €5Students aged 9 to 18 and students of the University of Girona. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €3 per personGroups of more than 20 people, free visit: €3 per person. |
| Guided visit for groups | €3.50Per person; groups of more than 20 people. |
| Guided visit for schools | €2Per child. |
| Guided visit for secondary schools | €2.50Per student. |
| Anniversary evening guided visit (11 August) | €8For adults, with a glass of cava and a gift; prior registration on +34 972 822 249. |
Free admission: 18 May (International Museum Day), with prior registration on +34 972 822 249
Free admission for holders of the AMC, Cavall Fort and ICOM cards. Teachers have a reduced rate with a valid teaching card. There are agreement discounts with the Carnet Jove, the Carnet Docent, the University of Girona and Girona FC.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 8 |
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The museum is among the certified establishments in the family tourism offer of Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
Getting there & parking
By car from the A-7 motorway, the N-II road and the C-35 and C-31 roads.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop with reproductions of old toys.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups of at least 20 people book by sending the group form to botiga@museudelajoguina.cat. Guided visits in Catalan, Spanish and French take place on weekday mornings, Tuesday to Friday. |
