Museum Toy Shop
Our Toy Shop at the National Transport and Toy Museum offers an outstanding range of toys and games and is a dynamic shopping experience for kids and adults alike.
All about toys
Just about as fascinating as the Museum collection itself is our toy and gift shop, which offers toys, models, gifts and light refreshments at terrific prices.
The Toy Shop is open to all - no ticket is required. It’s the largest toy store in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes, with thousands of toys and games, and a wide range within each brand and price range. We stock the world’s top brands such as Siku, Bruder, Sylvanian Families, Our Generation Dolls, Barbie, Mattel, Hasbro, Scalextric, Tamiya & Airfix models and many others.
From pocket money toy cars to stocking fillers and unique gifts, we have something for everyone.
For aspiring builders: We offer an extensive Lego collection of over 300 different items including Star Wars, Lego City, Technics, Friends, Duplo, Creator and much more. New Lego Arriving Weekly.
For doll-lovers: Our Generation Dolls and Barbies are always well-stocked.
For the under-5s: check out our Hape wooden toy collection, perfect for toddlers.
For Christmas shopping: We offer a wide range of puzzles in-store, ranging in price. They make excellent stocking fillers or little treats!
For car fans young and old: we stock a range of die cast models, Tamiya remote control cars, Scalextrics and more.
For Hobbyists we have a wide range Model kits, paints and accessories.
For the hard to buy for: We have Gift vouchers that can be any amount.
Our Museum Toy Shop is the largest toy store in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes and is open to all - no ticket is required.
A dynamic shopping experience
Stay for five minutes, stay for an hour or two!
Make the most of our dollar rides, arcades and light refreshments on offer in the foyer - all of which are free to access without entering the Museum itself. You can also check out the outside picnic and playground area with swings and play equipment - super handy if you’re looking to distract someone while you pick out the perfect gift or souvenir for them!
Light refreshments including snacks, ice cream and soft drinks are also available.
You could spend an age in our Toy Shop without even entering the Museum! We’re open 8.30am – 5:00pm every day but Christmas, so pop in and see us for all your toy, collectable, model and game needs.
