World’s largest Etch A Sketch, Star Wars collectibles, toys coming to Tacoma museum

A new exhibit opening March 13 at the Washington State History Museum will feature the world’s largest Etch A sketch, a retro ‘80s arcade, LEGO play area and collection of nostalgic toys.

The “Toytopia” exhibition will be on view until June 5 and celebrates “your favorite childhood moments through a hands-on interactive world of toys,” according to a Tuesday press release.

Among the toys on display are Star Wars collectibles, a huge electronic floor piano, a life-size doll house, a life-size Monopoly car and game board, a LEGO wall, tin toys, Furbys, large-scale versions of Battleship and Connect 4, Easy Bake Ovens, Lincoln Logs and jump ropes.

Since exhibiting in 2005, more than 2 million people have enjoyed the exhibit worldwide, according to the museum.

If you go

▪ Admission is free for members; $17 for adults; $14 for seniors (age 65+) and military members with ID; $11 for students (age 6-17). Every third Thursday museum admission is free after 3 p.m.

▪ Address: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

▪ Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday

This story was originally published February 26, 2025 at 5:15 AM with the headline "World’s largest Etch A Sketch, Star Wars collectibles, toys coming to Tacoma museum."

Becca Most

The News Tribune

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