Frequently Asked Questions about the Spinning Toy Top & Yo-Yo Museum
Visit this toy museum of tops, yo-yos, gyroscopes: a unique experience! Burlington, Wisconsin
HOURS TO VISIT THE MUSEUM/TOUR TIMES or other hours may be scheduled for large groups ............................................................................... You may order toy tops and gyroscopes from our catalog page: ...............................................................................
What are the best ages for the museum visit? Ages 4-104, not younger. Younger children may not be ready to be part of the audience for the presentation time. If you do bring younger children or babies, full admission does apply. Grown-ups love the museum program as much as the "kids" do!
GROUPS like it, too: Families, Scout troops, youth groups, church groups, day care groups, school field trips, tour groups, clubs, senior citizen organizations, summer camp field trips, MENSA groups, motorcycle and antique car clubs, birthday parties, science classes, antique collectors, and homeschooling families all enjoy the unique program.
Why do we have to call ahead and make reservations? The Top Museum is not an ordinary museum. The museum offers its unique programs with a live presentation at listed times, so calling ahead will inform you of when the museum is open for tours and its famous programs. It is not open everyday. Making a reservation is essential due to limited space. All it takes is a quick phone call: (262) 763-3946. Groups of 30-50 may schedule times other than those dates listed. May we pay with a credit card? Sorry, no, we do not accept credit cards at this time. Admissions must be paid for in USA cash. For gift shop purchases: you may pay with cash or personal checks drawn on a USA bank; with proper identification. We can only accept traveler's checks if you spend the entire amount of the check.
90 kinds of yo-yos, strings, videos, trick books, collectible yo-yos, and more
10 kinds of gyroscopes
diabolos
juggling items
classic toys, skill toys
100 kinds of brain, logic, and mechanical puzzles (Because the Logic Puzzles Museum is also at this address, open its own hours)
new and used books: educational, parenting, children's, project books, teaching methods (because Teacher Place & Parent Resources is also at this address, with its own hours)
AND MORE
It's NOT A TOP SECRET that grown-ups and kids all love tops. Tops make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, awards, weddings, graduations, baby showers, house warmings, and every other celebration. Tell someone they are tops!
Purchases can be made with USA cash or personal checks drawn on a USA bank. Sorry, we do not accept credit cards. Traveler's checks may only be used if you spend the full amount. Visit the CATALOG page to order by mail.
Old fashion Top Spinning Grades 3-12 Programs are geared for the grade present. Versions of certain programs are appropriate for adults groups, college classes, conventions, festivals, fairs, Call about fees.
Is there another hands-on museum there, too? Yes, the hands-on LOGIC PUZZLE MUSEUM is in the same buildings as the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, but with its own separate hours. The Logic Puzzle Museum is great for families, individuals, groups, math clubs, scout outings, field trips, tour groups, adult tourists, family reunions, birthday parties, and mystery tours. 50 hands-on brain & mechanical puzzles try try to solve, ring bells when you solve one, see the exhibit, plus make a puzzle to keep! Best for ages 5-105. A 1.5 hour visit. Call for hours (262) 763-3946 www.logicpuzzlemuseum.org
A YO-YO CONVENTION & CELEBRATION April 18-19-20, 2008 ? Yes! For Spectators & Participants, Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 18, 19, 20, 2008. It's the 13th Annual Yo-Yo event ... Come to watch and/or take part, different events each day. Friday night is GIZZMO night with15 different action gizzmos & toys to try out! Weekend includes a paddleball marathon, a world record attempt, yo-yo exhibit, the WORLD-WIDE Yo-Yo Contest, a hula-hoop contest, Clowns & Jugglers with Yo-yos Contest, and Win Prizes! So much fun. Details click here:
~ Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum ~ 533 Milwaukee Avenue (Hwy 36), historic downtown Burlington, Wisconsin 53105 USA (262) 763-3946 Copyright 2007-2008 Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum
