The Toy Museum of NY was established in 1999 and is now a traveling museum with educational programs, live theater shows and a digital streaming site. We bring the museum to YOU!!!
Perfect for Virtual Field Trips or In-Class Activities
We offer the perfect programs for individuals at home, classrooms or camps. Our teaching philosophy believes in enriching students to succeed by providing a variety of activities and fun games to play while learning. It is our highly regarded specialty.
Our niche live toy theater shows for young audiences combines pastime toys and new toys for improv, scripted and zany storytelling. See center stage mad lib, adlib and scripted shows with funny people performing indoors or outdoors. Year round performances. Shows include MadLibs, History of Toys and Outdoor Shows
Our Puppet Workshop is a
anti-bullying program designed for all ages. The puppet workshop includes: an interactive puppet show, identifying, addressing, then changing patterns of conflict, learning how our words and actions affect others.
After the show, each child has a chance to make their own
"Kindness and Adopt A Pet Puppet" to take home! Supplies included in the price. Students love this workshop!
45 minutes - 1 hour.
Up to 30 students.
Short for improvisation. Great for all ages. This workshop includes guided icebreakers and acting games. Students are shown the power of their individual creative ideas and how to work and collaborate with others, all while building their confidence and public speaking skills.
This not only offers guided focus for the most extroverted students, but often also makes space for even the most shy to find their unique voice!
45 minutes - 1 hour.
Up to 30 students.
This is an educational, inspirational and interactive program that is also very exciting and fun. The program begins with a brief introduction of classic toys from long ago.
Students will learn about events from the past and why these selected toys were invented. This introduction is an important step in the creative process and helps to establish the skills necessary to transform their ideas into something more.
Lastly, basic principles for inventing a toy are discussed then tested out as each student invents their own toy. Supplies included.
45 minutes - 1 hour.
Up to 30 students .
Looking for a special character to come to your school, camp, library for a special event?
We can provide you with a delightful characters to entertain your students, families and friends.
Let us know what you need.
Learn about our collection with our Distance Learning Video Conferences.
One hour workshops are perfect for all ages including seniors. Our popular "A Walk Down Memory Lane" helps to reconnect older adults with their childhood. From Shirley Temple and Howdy Doody, this workshop will keep everyone singing and smiling.
45 minutes - 1 hour
We create special programs for your curriculum using toys from our collection. Lessons include learning about shapes, colors, numbers, words, subjects, etc.
Let us know what you are studying and we'll bring the toys from our collection .