The Bottom Line
Stuffed animal lovers the world over collect Steiff animals - whether it is a trademark teddy bear or a close to full-size giraffe, Steiff is one of the undisputed leaders in the world of collectibles. The Steiff Museum gives a glimpse into the world of stuffed animals and you can even purchase a personalized bear made right at the museum.
Pros
- You can get a personalized bear made with the Steiff button and all
- See collections of some of the most famous stuffed animals around
- This is teddy bear heaven
- You can shop for collectibles you may not find elsewhere
Cons
- If you hate talking toys, it may freak you out
- Steiff toys are not really all that soft
Description
- The world's most famous teddy bears
- See history through the toys that were created in different eras
- Great chance to buy unique gifts for children of all ages
- The history of Steiff is inspirational and uplifting
- Visit the Steiff Website
- Museum Hours: April-October 9.30 a.m.-7 p.m. November-March 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Museum Prices
Adults-8.00
Steiff Club members-6.00
Children-5.00
Family(2 adults,3 kids)-20.00 - Address and Contact Info
Margarete-Steiff-Platz 1 - D-89537 Giengen/Brenz
Tel.+49(0)7322
Guide Review - Steiff Stuffed Animals for the Child in All of Us
I love stuffed animals, my daughter has an ongoing collection of teddy bears that include many of the Steiff favorites as well as all the Harrods bears so we are big teddy bear fans. There can be no better place to see a world of teddy bears and stuffed animals than the Steiff Museum.
The company goes back over 100 years and was founded by Margerete Steiff- the story is an inspiration for handicapped people and women as she basically took an idea and created a whole company from the confines of her wheelchair which is not an easy thing to do today, let alone in the 1800s.
I am particularly fond of the fact that you can see how a stuffed animal is created, from conception to market, at the museum. The guides are friendly and informative and the museum itself is interesting and innovative, having just opened in 2006.
For stuffed animal lovers, feminists, entrepreneurs and handicapped people this museum is an inspiration. One caveat - it is easy to spend a lot of money here!
