Museum of Childhood

The Museum of Childhood is a museum that houses a collection of children's toys and playthings, situated on the Royal Mile, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood. The museum's collection includes around 60,000 objects, from the 18th to the 21st century, with highlight items such as a teddy bear brought to the UK by a child on the Kindertransport, a dollhouse with working lighting and plumbing systems, and a Queen Anne doll from 1740. The museum has a number of interactive spaces to encourage play amongst younger visitors, including a dressing-up area and a tee-pee in the imaginary play area. The museum also features a photographic archive and a substantial costume collection reflecting children's fashions and lifestyles