Museum of Childhood (Edinburgh)

　　The Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh is located in the capital of Scotland and was established in 1955. It is the world’s first museum dedicated to childhood. The museum reopened in 1986, not only expanding in size but also enriching its exhibits.

　　The Museum of Childhood houses a collection of childhood items from 1950 to the present. The museum explores the journey of childhood through student-era clothing, food, health, and holidays. With 21 exhibition rooms and over 2,000 exhibits, ranging from small towels to skittles pins, it offers an overwhelming array of anything and everything related to childhood. The exhibits include teddy bears, electric toys, spinning tops, piggy banks, model trains, dolls, clothes, indoor games, outdoor games, prams, and more from various eras. One of the museum’s highlights is a time corridor where visitors can see classrooms, street scenes, fancy dress parties, and kindergartens from their grandparents’ time, along with black-and-white videos recording children at play.

　　The Museum of Childhood is beloved not only by children but also appeals to adults, as being in the museum brings back vivid childhood memories—both the good and the bad—turning them into lasting recollections.

　　Museum of Childhood (Edinburgh) Must-visit reason: The world’s earliest museum dedicated to childhood Continent: Europe Country/Region: Britain Province/State: Edinburgh City: Edinburgh