“SARASOTA TOY MUSEUM”– Sarasota

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As you approach the building, you can’t help but feel a childlike excitement bubbling up inside you. Parked out front is a sleek, blue sports car that looks like it just zoomed out of a Hot Wheels package. It’s as if the museum is saying, “Hey, grown-ups! Remember when you used to make ‘vroom vroom’ noises? Well, here’s the real deal!”
As you step inside, prepare for your jaw to drop faster than a Slinky down a staircase. One of the first things you’ll notice is the impressive collection of vintage lunch boxes.
These aren’t just containers for PB&J sandwiches; they’re time capsules of pop culture. From the Flintstones to the Fonz, each one is a snapshot of a different era, telling stories of favorite TV shows, movies, and characters that defined childhoods across generations.
You might find yourself saying, “I had that one!” more times than you can count.
This isn’t just any old museum; it’s a treasure trove of memories, a playground for the young at heart, and a paradise for anyone who’s ever uttered the words, “They don’t make ’em like they used to.”

It’s like someone took your childhood toy box, multiplied it by a thousand, and then organized it with the precision of a Tetris master.

LUNCH stop before the Sarasota Toy Museum at D’s Breakfast & Burgers Restaurant (OYO). MENU IN OFFICE & ON WEBSITE.