Media coverage

Worldwide recognition

"In its subjec tmatter, it is one of the most important museums in the world".(Vilaweb)

"A unique museum in its style in Europe" (El Periódico)

"It is the story of a collection like no other ". Joaquim Reglan (journalist). La Vanguardia

"It is one of the toy museums which has higher worldwide significance".(Lleida TV)

"The most important toy museum in Europe". (La Mañana)

"The Museum of Toys and Automata, one of the most complete in the world". Enric Calpena (journalist). Sàpiens

"One of the most important museums in the world as regards toys and children’s games". (RAC1) 

A benchmark for the territory

"An economic catalyst for the region of L’Urgell" (TV3)

"With the Museum, Verdú plays First Division". (Time Out) 

"One of the keyfactors of L'Urgell". (El Punt)

"If, decades ago (during the Spanish transition to democracy, when everything popular was highly praised, including pottery) it was obliged to make a stop in Verdú in order to buy a pitcher, now, whether or not you buy the pitcher, your stop will include a visit to the Museum". Quim Monzó (Catalan writer). (La Vanguardia)

"Very rarely does a private enterprise become such a key point of reference for a region’s cultural scene". (Culturàlia)

Other praises

"Museums like this brighten up your life". Roser Capdevila (draughtswoman). Creator of the Tres Bessones.

"The Museum of Toys and Automata in Verdú is a real paradise. Strolling around the different floors of this huge manor house, perfectly restored, is like reliving again a part of our childhood." Marta Alòs (journalist). Diari Segre

"It gathers pieces coming from the most emblematic European and North American toy manufacturers". (El Mundo)

"It is an old ancestral home with the dimensions of a palace, restored and adapted to its new function as cultural equipment with a great number of visitors, of all ages and condition". (ABC)