Coming Soon

Opening September 13

Celebrate play and the timeless, universal appeal of toys! This museum-wide experience showcases a unique collection of toys, on loan from Papalote Children’s Museum in Mexico City, reflecting Mexican culture and traditions. Dating from 1920 to the present, they include handmade dolls, colorful puppets and marionettes, traditional puzzles and games, musical instruments, and wood-carved and paper-mâché animals. Additional interactive experiences—a puppet theater, toy-making workshop, special area for infants, and more—located throughout the museum will engage children and families and invite them to explore, construct, and play with toys!

MetLife is the Lead Sponsor of the Mexico: Festival of Toys exhibit.

Papalote Museo del Nino is the originator of the Mexico: Festival of Toys exhibit, with support from Maseca and Distroller. Interactive exhibit experiences were designed and developed by Chicago Children’s Museum.