Established in 1830 Lisbon's doll hospital is the worlds oldest and prevails in its original location inside a former human hospital on the Praça da Figueira. From here dolls of all kinds; plastic, porcelain, metal, wood and fabric, will receive will be rejuvenated. Some of the patients here are in a sad state before being lovingly restored. When the dolls are admitted they are tagged with the admission date along with their ailments. They recuperate in hospital beds whilst awaiting treatment. Against the walls cabinets full of little arms, legs, eyes, and wigs awaiting transplantation.
Visiting the dolls hospital is a fun experience for people of all ages. Inside the museum space, there's a fascinating collection of toys that will certainly make you feel nostalgic. The experience is a journey into trends and fashions as they have changed over various generations.
Monday – Saturday 10h30 - 12h30/15h30 - 17h00, Sunday: CLOSED
Child & Grown-Ups: €2.00 each
Contact Details
Hospital de Bonecas, 7 Praça da Figueira, 1100-240 Lisbon, Portugal.
38° 42' 50.8" N | 09° 08' 17.4" W |
+351 213 428 574
info@hospitaldebonecas.com |
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