A Wonderful And Nostalgic Toy Museum Has Opened In Houston

Whoever said that toys are just for kids? Enjoy all the feelings of nostalgia and bewonderment – and probably a healthy dose of envy – as you reconnect with the toys that made your childhood what it was at the new Houston Toy Museum now open in The Heights.

Described as a “nostalgic experience where toys, pop culture, and history collide,” the Houston Toy Museum plans has opened its two-story storefront at 321 W. 19th St. – formerly occupied by Retropolis – with nearly 5,000 square feet of exhibition space.

“It’s literally a dream to be in this place, on this street, in this neighborhood. We’re thrilled to become a part of the amazing small business community that the Heights has to offer,” HTM wrote in a social media post. “And even more excited to be a part of celebrating Houston’s growing toy community.”

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In addition to showcasing their jealousy-inducing collection of toys in each exhibit, the all-ages museum also sheds a light on the inventors, artists, and minds behind the creation of these toys.

“We will have exhibits showing favorite toys from each decade and we will share some of the stories behind those toys and their inventors,” HTM told Secret Houston. “We also plan to have a focus on the artists behind the box art of certain toy lines. We’ll explore things like gender stereotypes in early toys, toys made for science and education, how toy production was impacted by WWII.”

“Our goal is that our guests leave our museum having learned something new.”

Because we know temptation will be tantamount, HTM will also offer a variety of interactive exhibitions for the kiddos.

The Houston Toy Museum plans is now open at 321 W. 19th St in The Heights.