Rating: 4/5 (5 votes)

Open Days: Tuesday – Sunday (Closed Monday)

Opening Hours: 09:00 – 16:00

 

Million Toy Museum by Krirk Yoonpun is one of those Ayutthaya stops that feels perfect when you want to shift gears from temple-hopping or checking off ancient ruins all day. It offers a completely different kind of experience: it pulls you into a world of “touchable memories,” filled with vintage toys, rare collectibles, and everyday Thai-life evidence—some pieces feel familiar from your grandparents’ home, while others may be brand new to you. Yet when you see them up close, they can tell the past more vividly than many books. The museum is located at 45 Moo 2, Tha Wasukri Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, in the U-Thong Road area near Pratu Chai School Junction, which makes it very easy to continue your route to other spots around Ayutthaya Island.

 

The charm of this museum isn’t only that it has “a lot of toys.” What really stands out is how the displays help you see changes in taste, materials, production technology, and social values across different eras. Some toys are made from clay, lead, celluloid, zinc, iron, wood, or plastic. When these objects are arranged as a story, you begin to notice how “time” hides in small details—how colors were applied, how parts were shaped, how durable something was, and even how character designs reflected popular culture in countries that once led the toy world, including Germany, China, the United States, Japan, France, and Thailand.

 

The displays are housed in a friendly, two-story building that many visitors remember for its light-blue tone and welcoming feel. It works well for families and is easy to pace. If you come with young children, the walk stays lively because there are always toys or characters to point at and talk about. Adults, meanwhile, often find themselves pausing longer than expected, because many pieces bring back childhood or school-day memories without any effort. And importantly, this isn’t only a toy museum. You’ll also find antiques, old photographs, glass plate negatives from the reign of King Rama IV, coins and currency, stamps, Buddha images, paintings, and objects reflecting Thai ways of life. It becomes the kind of place where kids have fun while adults genuinely learn something—within the same visit.

 

To make the most of it, it helps to know that the museum’s story is balanced across two floors, which makes the visit feel naturally guided. The upper floor focuses on long-preserved Thai lifestyle collections, with many items dating back hundreds of years. You’ll encounter objects valued for both artistry and craftsmanship, such as coins and currency, nielloware, silverwork, lacquerware, enamel work, jewelry, ceramics, glassware, household items, ivory carvings, mother-of-pearl inlay, and traditional musical instruments. This floor is especially rewarding if you enjoy looking closely at details, because once you lean in to examine enamel, nielloware, or silver pieces, you start to sense how craftsmanship reflects status, taste, and society—and why certain items were preserved like community and family heritage.

 

The lower floor is where many visitors instinctively smile, because it features a collection of antique toys roughly 50–150 years old. The toys reflect both the creativity of their eras and the global nature of childhood culture. You’ll see metal toys, wooden toys, plastic toys, and celluloid pieces that carry a strong vintage character. The fun here is realizing how each generation of children played—and how the outside world entered Thai childhood through imported toys from different countries, alongside toys produced in Thailand as well.

 

What makes this different from browsing collectibles at someone’s house or scrolling through photos online is seeing the real scale of objects, noticing real signs of use, and connecting small items to a larger social picture. Some people think toys are light entertainment, but after walking both floors, many begin to feel that toys can be historical documents in their own way. They show what people believed in, what they liked, what they feared, what they dreamed about, and how they raised children—without needing long written explanations.

 

If you’re visiting as a family, it’s best to allow at least 1–2 hours without rushing, so children can explore without being pushed and adults can read details or linger at the pieces they truly enjoy. Mornings are usually cooler and less crowded, making it easier to walk comfortably and take photos—especially if you want atmosphere shots of the building and display corners. A polite note, though: move carefully, don’t touch display cases, avoid climbing, and keep voices at a reasonable level. This is a museum space with a large number of collected objects, and some pieces are fragile.

 

Another reason this museum deserves a slot in your plan is its flexibility. On extremely hot days—or when you want to escape rain—it’s an excellent indoor activity. You can walk comfortably, then continue your Ayutthaya Island route right away: major temples, other museums, cafes, and dessert shops are all easy to reach. That makes it possible to build a full day that includes both serious Ayutthaya history and a lighter, more playful experience that works for every age.

 

Getting There If you drive from Bangkok, take Highway 1 (Phahonyothin Road) past Pratunam Phra In intersection, then merge onto Highway 32. After that, turn left onto Highway 309 into Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Once you enter Ayutthaya Island, follow the route around the moat along U-Thong Road toward Pratu Chai School Junction. The museum is nearby. A reliable landmark is the Pratu Chai School area and U-Thong Road, which is a main route connecting to many key attractions on the island.

 

If you want a well-balanced one-day plan, this museum works nicely as an “eye-and-mind break” between outdoor historic sites. For example, you can spend the morning walking temples and photographing the old city, then stop for lunch and visit the museum to escape the heat, before continuing outdoors in the afternoon. If you’re traveling with children, you can even start here first—let them enjoy themselves and get into a good mood—then move on to historical places that require more walking under the sun. That simple shift often makes the whole day feel more balanced, as if everyone takes something different from the trip, yet ends with the same sense of satisfaction.

 

 

A: Yes. It’s an indoor museum with a wide variety of toys and collectibles, so children stay engaged while adults enjoy learning and reliving memories at the same time.

 

A: The museum is mainly organized across two floors. The upper floor focuses on Thai lifestyle collections and older cultural artifacts, while the lower floor highlights antique toys, roughly 50–150 years old, made from various materials and originating from multiple countries.

 

A: For a relaxed visit, plan about 1–2 hours. If you like reading details and looking closely at objects, allow more time.

 

A: It is generally open Tuesday through Sunday from 09:00 to 16:00, and closed on Mondays.

 

A: Yes. Drive via Phahonyothin Road to Highway 32, then Highway 309 into Ayutthaya. Once on the island, follow U-Thong Road toward Pratu Chai School Junction to reach the museum area.

 

A: It offers a “museum of memories” experience—antique toys and authentic collectibles that reflect everyday life and culture across eras. It’s also a great indoor break from outdoor sightseeing and helps make an Ayutthaya day trip feel more complete.