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Toy Museum

The Toy Museum of Naples is housed in the setting of the University "Suor Orsola Benincasa", one of the main Centers of Study and Research that by tradition and conscious choice has formed and continues to form generations of children. Within this institution, with the collaborat...

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Toy Museum — Napoli, Italy.

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The Toy Museum of Naples is housed in the setting of the University "Suor Orsola Benincasa", one of the main Centers of Study and Research that by tradition and conscious choice has formed and continues to form generations of children. Within this institution, with the collaboration of those who for years have dedicated themselves to intelligently and scrupulously collecting one of the finest collections of antique toys in Italy, Dr. Vincenzo Capuano, Professor of the History of Toys at the Faculty of Education Sciences, lives as the place of a playful memory, with the sure aim of offering a broad and as accurate as possible overview of the world of toys, from the oldest forms of the Roman era to those of the second half of the twentieth century. The Toy Museum of Naples is a museum dedicated to the memory of Ernst Lossa, the gypsy child killed in 1944, at the age of fourteen, by the ferocious Nazi campaign of eugenics, after a year and a half of detention in a psychiatric hospital. The work has been realized with the contribution of the Regione Campania (L.r. n. 13/2004 "Promozione e valorizzazione delle Università della Campania").

Toy Museum - Napoli | Secret World Trip Planner
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The Toy Museum of Naples is housed within the University 'Suor Orsola Benincasa', one of Naples' main centers for study and research. The museum is situated on the university campus, making it easily accessible to visitors interested in exploring this unique collection alongside the historic university grounds.
The museum offers a comprehensive overview of toys spanning from the oldest forms of the Roman era to those of the second half of the twentieth century. This extensive collection provides visitors with an accurate and broad perspective on the evolution of playthings throughout history.
The museum is dedicated to the memory of Ernst Lossa, a gypsy child who was killed in 1944 at the age of fourteen during the Nazi campaign of eugenics. Ernst had spent a year and a half detained in a psychiatric hospital before his tragic death, making the museum an important memorial to this historical tragedy.
Dr. Vincenzo Capuano, Professor of the History of Toys at the Faculty of Education Sciences, is responsible for the museum in collaboration with dedicated collectors who have meticulously assembled one of the finest collections of antique toys in Italy. His expertise ensures the collection is presented with historical accuracy and scholarly insight.
The museum is uniquely situated within an academic institution focused on education and child development, offering both cultural and historical value. Its comprehensive collection from Roman times to the 20th century, combined with its dedication to Ernst Lossa's memory, makes it a significant destination for understanding both toy history and important historical narratives.

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