Salzburg's Toy Museum

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While we were in Salzburg in July 2015, we visited the Toy Museum. This occupies part of the Bürgerspital which was founded in 1327 by Archbishop Friedrich III as an old people's home for poor Salzburg citizens. Various additions and alterations were made but the poor unhygienic housing conditions were not improved until 1898 when new quarters were built for the elderly and the Bürgerspital was used for flats, workshops and official purposes. From 1956, the Toy Museum was allotted facilities in the building and in 1978, the Toy Museum was opened. It is a beautifully renovated building set back against a solid wall of rock. Clever wood-working techniques were evident in the puppets representing the von Trapp family of Sound of Music fame. I like the little roosters with their tails of curled wood. The doll's house and furniture showed some wonderful craftsmanship. We had to remove our shoes when we entered which seemed a bit strange but many of the displays were interactive and children were having a great time trying out the various exhibits.