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Having saved the castle, and committed perhaps illegal social faux pas’, it was time to have another changing of the guard. Mikki was wanting to keep the duvet company for a little while longer, and Zach was now ready to see what he could muster. Our next destination: The Toy Museum! Off we went to see what this world famous stash of playthings had to offer. A quick jaunt through our neighborhood gave us sights of these:
And soon we were there! Indeed it was an amazing collection of toys from ancient to modern: a playful walk in time from crude ceramic “dolls”, to ultra modern board games originating in Germany (think my favorite game, “Settlers”). Unfortunately, there was NO photography allowed inside the museum. So you’ll have to envision for yourselves the toys and games used as propaganda during WWII, the incredible collections of doll houses and paraphernalia, the tin toys and such. This place had something like 3 floors of exhibits that went on and on and on. But as “WOW” as it was, Zach just couldn’t muster the strength or enthusiasm to last more than about 30 minutes. Once again, Mike was heading back to the hotel (You have NO idea how happy we were that our hotel was so close!) to drop Zach off so he could head back to bed. For, although he was not throwing up anymore- that herbal concoction we picked up at the Apoteka worked wonders as an antiemetic- he was very weak and tired.
Anara and I finished up in the outside section (which was VERY interactive and hands-on) where I did manage to get a few photos that were keepers.
They had a really awesome mini train set displayed that served to get me WAY pumped up for my trip to Disney!!! If I had to offer commentary of contrast, I’d have to deem Disney’s better having more detail, and more whimsy. But being a sucker for model railroading in general, I was pretty impressed with this one as well.
In addition to the mini choo-choo, there was a pretty nifty thing set up as a hands-on exhibit for the tots- a giant carved wooden track for a wooden ball to race down. The idea is to launch the ball at the top and watch it wind its way down the track. I think they are powered merely on children’s squeals of delight and giggles; much the same concept as Monstropolis is nowadays.
No children’s museum is complete without a climbing rope, is it? My monkey took a special delight in seeing how high she could get:
Kind of doing a rush job finishing up, we hurried back to the hotel to pick up Mike, once again leaving the weaker of our party to sleep some more. By now, it was nearing lunch, and with a little less than 4 hours, we yet had much to see!!! Before lunch we wanted to hit up the other of the big churches of Nuremberg- so LET’ GO!!! First feast your eyes on this:
(One of the many stalls of cheeses, meats, and gingerbread stalls at Hauptmarkt)
Set as a backdrop for the large Central Square, where the Beautiful Fountain also sits ornately ensconced was the “Frauenkirche”- one we would have loved to have gone in, but sadly did not have time to. I adored the clock on its façade, which I assume sends out little marching parades of figures as the clock strikes the hour; and where I am sure It’s a Small World at DLR got its idea from!!
At last, we were in our destination’s vicinity, and were curious about this building across its way:
If you look closer, an interesting few paintings decorated its exterior. Bank?? Historic?? We did not know, and yet again, didn’t have the time to really check it out. Not only were the paintings intriguing, but hey, LOOK! It’s another one of those fabulous bay windows found around Nuremberg.
Continued in next post…
And soon we were there! Indeed it was an amazing collection of toys from ancient to modern: a playful walk in time from crude ceramic “dolls”, to ultra modern board games originating in Germany (think my favorite game, “Settlers”). Unfortunately, there was NO photography allowed inside the museum. So you’ll have to envision for yourselves the toys and games used as propaganda during WWII, the incredible collections of doll houses and paraphernalia, the tin toys and such. This place had something like 3 floors of exhibits that went on and on and on. But as “WOW” as it was, Zach just couldn’t muster the strength or enthusiasm to last more than about 30 minutes. Once again, Mike was heading back to the hotel (You have NO idea how happy we were that our hotel was so close!) to drop Zach off so he could head back to bed. For, although he was not throwing up anymore- that herbal concoction we picked up at the Apoteka worked wonders as an antiemetic- he was very weak and tired.
Anara and I finished up in the outside section (which was VERY interactive and hands-on) where I did manage to get a few photos that were keepers.
They had a really awesome mini train set displayed that served to get me WAY pumped up for my trip to Disney!!! If I had to offer commentary of contrast, I’d have to deem Disney’s better having more detail, and more whimsy. But being a sucker for model railroading in general, I was pretty impressed with this one as well.
In addition to the mini choo-choo, there was a pretty nifty thing set up as a hands-on exhibit for the tots- a giant carved wooden track for a wooden ball to race down. The idea is to launch the ball at the top and watch it wind its way down the track. I think they are powered merely on children’s squeals of delight and giggles; much the same concept as Monstropolis is nowadays.
No children’s museum is complete without a climbing rope, is it? My monkey took a special delight in seeing how high she could get:
Kind of doing a rush job finishing up, we hurried back to the hotel to pick up Mike, once again leaving the weaker of our party to sleep some more. By now, it was nearing lunch, and with a little less than 4 hours, we yet had much to see!!! Before lunch we wanted to hit up the other of the big churches of Nuremberg- so LET’ GO!!! First feast your eyes on this:
(One of the many stalls of cheeses, meats, and gingerbread stalls at Hauptmarkt)
Set as a backdrop for the large Central Square, where the Beautiful Fountain also sits ornately ensconced was the “Frauenkirche”- one we would have loved to have gone in, but sadly did not have time to. I adored the clock on its façade, which I assume sends out little marching parades of figures as the clock strikes the hour; and where I am sure It’s a Small World at DLR got its idea from!!
At last, we were in our destination’s vicinity, and were curious about this building across its way:
If you look closer, an interesting few paintings decorated its exterior. Bank?? Historic?? We did not know, and yet again, didn’t have the time to really check it out. Not only were the paintings intriguing, but hey, LOOK! It’s another one of those fabulous bay windows found around Nuremberg.
Continued in next post…
Sooooo I shopped in there till the parade started and then I froze as Kyle's float was near the end !!! Kyle rode in the float which was Decorated with MICKEY!!!!!!!
Judy walked behind it and I joined in the last few feet !!!
