National Transport & Toy Museum

This is a bit of a hard one because I loved a lot about the place and certainly the idea of it. Undoubtedly the collection is impressive and almost too much to take in. And it's understandable that the upkeep of such a private collection is no doubt costly and time consuming. It's definitely impressive, but also basically more like several sheds full of stored stuff than a 'museum'. Still recommend a visit but don't expect a pristine display, more of someone's clear love for collecting an interesting and large eclectic store of items, mostly in an as-is condition and squeezed into very limited available space. If you like nostalgia, especially toys, you will love exploring this space and spending several hours. Enjoy it for what it is. If you have very high expectations, you might be disappointed.

A huge and great museum for automobile enthusiasts! With a myriad of cars, fighter/passenger planes, tractors, trains, tanks, ambulance, fire ambulances and model cars on display, those who are really into them could really spend hours and hours here! ✈️ 🚗 🚒 🚋 🚜 The cars aren’t really arranged in a particular fashion, with bits of an assortment kept in each hangar, with some being really dusty as they are kept on sand, perhaps for a particular reason. The model cars selection wasn’t too huge, though there’s some unique Oxford ones i haven’t seen before - can’t find a souvenir to bring home unfortunately.. Definitely a must visit if you are into automobiles, particularly classic ones!

The Vintage Transportation Museum is a great place to visit. It has a full range of classic cars on display, all very well kept and interesting to see. There’s also a wonderful collection of old-time toys, which adds extra charm and nostalgia. It’s an enjoyable spot for both car lovers and families. Highly recommended!

Great place to visit, brings back memories of toys from my childhood and more recent ones my kids have had. Lots of great old cars, trucks and planes. Model trains are great also. Lots of lego put together. Very good to just walk around and non stop looking at all the pieces.

This place really impressed me! I didn't have high expectations going in but was blown away by the volume of interesting artifacts. Everything from antique spoons to X-Men toys. It also feels like they continue to add, maintain and build upon the collection and venue. Great spot, would highly recommend.

This place is astonising and huge! I could not believe how much toys they've managed to collect and kept well in this place. It is more than just transports and toys museum. It collects other old valuables such as type writer, cutleries, drinking cans/glass bottles, old computer system, etc. Most of the vintage cars are kept in good condition. The only down side is the hangers smell heavily of petrol and metal(which I guess is unavoidable...). Well worth $23 for an adult. Plenty of free parking on site. I will definitely return to this gem as it's venue is still expanding with more to see.

This is one of the most enjoyable 2 hours I have spent in a museum. So much to see and just when you think you have seen something, look up and there is more. Old cars, planes , toys, there is so much to see.

What an amazing afternoon out. This was so much fun - look at this, look at this; remember this, remember this, remember this. Unbelievable long time collection of not just popular memorabilia, amazing Lego, match box, meccano, Hornby, Barbie and on and on but vintage cars, ambulances, planes, fire trucks, motorbikes, phones, sewing machines and anything and everything. Couldn’t have even imagined, something for everyone

This place is AWESOME! As its name implies, the National Transport & Toy Museum has an enormous collection of vintage/historical vehicles on display (classic cars, solar cars, farm equipment, fire trucks, motor bikes, airplanes, carriages, rickshaws, bicycles, military vehicles, and MORE). In addition, they also have a huge collection of toys (dolls, doll houses, legos, barbies, star wars figures, models/miniatures, train sets, etc.)!!! But, wait, there's more . . . There are also random displays of other collections: spoons, chain saws, cameras, movie/film cameras, typewriters, computers, meat grinders, butter churns, telephones, sewing machines, etc.!!! Super eclectic collection, but super fun, too. If you're a history buff, a collector, like nostalgia, or just like looking at cool stuff, this place is for you. Actually, with the sheer number of items on display, there's bound to be something interesting for everyone. + Large gift shop full of toys to tempt the kids + Cafe + Small outdoor playing area + Multiple entries (apparently good for as long as your entry sticker is still in decent condition) + Extremely pleasant and helpful staff (as we've found throughout our holiday in NZ) Adults $18.00 (Seniors $15.00) Child (under 18) $5.00 Child (under 5) FREE Family Pass: $43.00 Located near the Wanaka airport.