Toys are a wonderful part of the Christmas tradition. This holiday season, there is no better place to experience the Christmas magic which toys can create, than at the New South Wales Toy and Railway Museum in Leura in the Blue Mountains.
Festive decorations, figures, books and postcards have always been produced to mark this joyous time of year. The museum has a fascinating collection of Christmas memorabilia, dating from the early 20th Century onwards.
Many of our delightful displays have curious histories. One charmingly original set of decorations was recently discovered in a bricked up Dresden warehouse, perfectly preserved despite being buried during World War II bombings.
Among our special displays and permanent collections, Baroque angels form a heavenly chorus, while old Christmas bonbons, wrapping paper, lanterns and figurines complete the scene. Even Barbie gets dressed up for Christmas – the museum’s unrivalled Barbie collection includes many of the limited ‘Festive Barbies’ produced by Mattel to celebrate the season.
Why not have a nostalgic Christmas this year and take a glimpse at the wonders of the festive season and discover how it was celebrated in years past.
The exhibition runs throughout the school holidays.
All the best,
Sylvia.
Sylvia.
