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Hamilton Toy Collection

Museum | Callander | Scotland | United Kingdom

The Hamilton Toy Collection in Callander, Scotland, is one of the largest privately owned toy collections in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1995 by the Hamilton family, it boasts over 175 years of combined experience in collecting toys. The collection is housed in five nostalgically designed rooms, providing a comprehensive insight into the history of toys.

Collection Areas

Bears and stuffed animals: This area features specimens from renowned manufacturers such as Steiff and Schuco, showcasing the evolution and diversity of teddy bears and other stuffed animals over the years.

Dolls: One room is dedicated to dolls, featuring a variety of dolls from different eras and materials that reflect the various manufacturing methods and fashions.

Action figures and board games: The collection also includes action figures and board games that document the gaming culture of past decades.

Toy cars and trains: Another area displays an impressive collection of toy cars, including classic Matchbox cars, as well as model trains that reflect the fascination for model building and trains.

Toy soldiers: A room houses the most extensive collection of toy soldiers in the United Kingdom, showcasing military history and the evolution of toy figurines.

Special Features

The collection is spread over two floors, which may mean that it is not fully accessible to visitors with limited mobility. A nostalgically decorated toy shop serves as the entrance and offers a selection of vintage, used, and new toys for sale. The shop's stock changes weekly, providing collectors and enthusiasts with new treasures to discover.

The Hamilton Toy Collection is a fascinating place for toy enthusiasts and families, offering a nostalgic look back at past generations of toys and documenting the evolution of toys over the years.

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111 Main St
FK17 8BQ Callander

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Reviews

88 Reviews

Marco Ferri
22.08.2024

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Niall o'rorke
18.08.2024

What a way to spend an hour or so….. Brilliant.
Beatrice Bonzagni
06.08.2024

Bel museo per appassionati di giocattoli vintage.
Steven Carson
22.06.2024

Trip down memory lane and beyond, something for everyone.
Murdo Carmichael
04.06.2024

What a find, very interesting place the owner really helpful and knowledgeable
Leah Slater
06.04.2024

Wonderful toy collection, friendly people who run it. Worth a visit! Would love to come back to a weekend event.
Thunderclash Prime
25.10.2023

Purchased an item from the shop in amazing condition for a great price. Would recommend visiting.
Megs Mac
18.10.2023

Such a cute little shop, the yard is door is what initially drew us in then it was like stepping into not only our childhood but our parents and grandparents too! So much to choose from if you’re looking to buy and so much to see if you’re in for a browse/visit to the museum. The staff were really friendly and chatty, will definitely be back!
Tim Mitchell
29.08.2023

Lots of toys, some with explanations, for instance how toy manufacturers moved away from making military toys after WW1. But lots of Gollywogs, which are offensive and they have no explanation of how they might offend. It is a museum so exhibits reflect the past and the time they are from. But, with no explanation they remain offensive toys.
Tom Miller Photographer
24.08.2023

Brilliant and huge collection of toys and collectibles steeped in nostalgia from decades past. From the moment you enter the store you are faced with so many items from the toy world. The museum itself is like a journey back in time. The Hamilton family run affair that is a culmination of four generations of toy collecting. Highly recommended as an attraction to visit if you are in the Callendar town area.
Herbie Lethbridge
30.07.2023

An amazing selection of old toys. You need to look up at the high level shelves too. Not suitable for disabled.
Stuart McLachlan
27.07.2023

Absolutely amazing. The shop is stocked with great items at very affordable and competitive prices. Owneris very knowledgeable and let me and my partner go around the museum for free as we purchased items from the shop. I was completely blown away with the size of the collection and took me back to my childhood. Some of the items I didn’t even know existed. If you’re ever in the area it’s definitely worth a visit.
Driftwood
22.07.2023

Excellent journey into the past, plenty of memories and the kids loved it too. We all brought back a little something from the gift shop, even the Mrs! Couldn't leave without Starsky & Hutch's 1976 Ford Gran Torino!
loulou nabot
22.07.2023

extra ! A visiter absolument !
Sarah's Life
06.06.2023

Lovely wee shop. Bought back so many memories of the old toys etc. Could spend hours and alot of money here but had to restrain myself. Jam packed of so many things new and old . Incredible
Blue Harvest Toys
11.01.2023

Brilliant toy shop and museum. A must for any toy enthusiast.
Sandra Paton
24.10.2022

With grandchildren aged 8 and 10. We all enjoyed our chats about the varied collection. A pleasant time had by all.
Tiffany Snyder
26.08.2022

This place will not be for everyone. But our son is very much into figures and model displays. If you are looking for a near bit of history or looking to complete a vintage collection, def would recommend. Nice way to spend an hour or so on a rainy afternoon.
Amy Liv
14.08.2022

Best £3 spent in Callander - lovely family store and so many memories in the toy museum
Paul Arnold
26.07.2022

Great selection of memories of toys and games.
Elaine Stock
25.04.2022

Brought back lots of memories
Sharon Mattison
17.04.2022

A trip down memory lane loaded with nostalgia
Anna McIvor
03.12.2021

A beautiful little museum even if a bit cramped. Seeing all these historic toys brought back such nostalgia for me. However one small issue is there are a lot of golliwog toys/dolls on display without any information or context as to why these toys are banned and the racist representation of people of color. If they would also add some more history to all the other toys it would be perfect. Owners are really friendly and helpful so hope to visit again soon
Angela Sloan
30.09.2021

Great little place. So full of toys from days gone by. It was lovely to reminisce about them.
Kenneth Hamilton
14.09.2021

A rabbit Warren of interesting toys, supe4b
Karen Jacobson
14.09.2021

Great little attraction.
FEDDAR MATDAR
11.09.2021

You have to visit Museum with your child!!
Deb
06.09.2021

Very helpful sorting through Matchbox cars. Loved the museum.
michael kinghorn
04.09.2021

Brilliant museum and great family run business.made you feel very welcome.sold me some good lps from a well looked after collection.highly recommended for a visit
Heather Alba
29.08.2021

Fab
Melanie Reeks
26.08.2021

Great little find, definitely recommend

 

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