# NZ Museum of Toys & Collectibles, Christchurch Central City NZ Museum of Toys & Collectibles is an attraction at 36 Manchester Street, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 366 7785. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](). ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Manchester St near Allen St, route 27, route 84, route 85) is 26 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 65 m away. The address’s own page keeps 39 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Reviews [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=NZ%20Museum%20of%20Toys%20%26%20Collectibles%2C%2036%20Manchester%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch), its rating and reviews live there. ## Getting there - Bus stop, Manchester St near Allen St, 26 m (routes 27, 84, 85, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St near Welles St, 85 m (routes 27) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Moorhouse Ave near Manchester St, 205 m (routes 27, 84, 85, 95, 140) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Inpark parking, 65 m (37 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/manchester-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=NZ%20Museum%20of%20Toys%20%26%20Collectibles%2C%2036%20Manchester%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53822074450957,172.6400449901415) ## Nearby - [LDV](https://www.chch.live/business/ldv-christchurch-central-city), Car dealers, 30 m - [Vinnies](https://www.chch.live/business/vinnies-christchurch-central-city), Op shops, 49 m - [BBQ & More](https://www.chch.live/business/bbq-more-christchurch-central-city), Bbq, 58 m - [Lone Star Manchester St](https://www.chch.live/business/lone-star-manchester-st-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 70 m - [Lone Star](https://www.chch.live/business/lone-star-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 74 m - [Quest on Manchester](https://www.chch.live/business/quest-on-manchester-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 89 m - [Gasson Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1083-gasson-reserve), park, 303 m - [Science Alive Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1753-science-alive-reserve), park, 316 m - [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 319 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [St Asaph](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-36), Car park, 374 m ## The nearest other attractions - [Salt District](https://www.chch.live/business/salt-district-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 232 m - [Ōtautahi](https://www.chch.live/business/otautahi-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 270 m - [Serve Ping Pong Club](https://www.chch.live/business/serve-ping-pong-club-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 409 m - [Laserstrike](https://www.chch.live/business/laserstrike-sydenham), Sydenham, 448 m - [Stranges Lane](https://www.chch.live/business/stranges-lane-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 473 m - [Crate Escape - Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/business/crate-escape-sydenham), Sydenham, 492 m - [Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq & Holey Moley](https://www.chch.live/business/archie-brothers-cirque-electriq-holey-moley-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 509 m - [YMCA Climbing Wall](https://www.chch.live/business/ymca-climbing-wall-sydenham), Sydenham, 718 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Phoenix Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/phoenix-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 102 m - [Mr Charcoal CHCH](https://www.chch.live/business/mr-charcoal-chch-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 108 m - [Quest Hotel - Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/business/quest-hotel-manchester-street-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 111 m - [Celeine's Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/celeine-s-bar-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 124 m - [OneStaff](https://www.chch.live/business/onestaff-christchurch-central-city), Recruitment, 125 m - [Miles Kia](https://www.chch.live/business/miles-kia-christchurch-central-city), Car dealers, 126 m - [Green Lane Market](https://www.chch.live/business/green-lane-market-christchurch-central-city), Markets, 127 m - [TVNZ](https://www.chch.live/business/tvnz-christchurch-central-city), Company, 131 m - [Celine's](https://www.chch.live/business/celine-s-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 132 m - [Raw Sugar](https://www.chch.live/business/raw-sugar-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 132 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## What the record holds - **Address:** 36 Manchester Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 366 7785 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site lists 0274941799_ - **Website:** https://www.thetoycollector.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** office@thetoycollector.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## How the council’s directory described it In February 2016, many years of dreams and collecting evolved into the opening of this toy and collectibles museum; an eclectic collection of toys through the ages designed to put a smile on your face and remind you of childhood days of playing whether recent or very distant. Make sure you visit this privately funded museum to see an ever expanding and changing display of various collections. Open Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 10am–4pm _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024; the business’s own words from about 2024, repeated as a lead, not checked._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Central City Mixed Use Zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [36 Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/36-manchester-street), 39 reports on file ## The reports nearby 3,609 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9205615), [31 Dundas St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/31-dundas-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9187181), Madras St Terminus, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9187166), Madras St Terminus, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9116763), [103 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/103-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9100015), [258 Saint Asaph St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/258-saint-asaph-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9100005), [265 Saint Asaph St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/265-saint-asaph-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9092392), [27 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/27-manchester-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083730), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083611), [68 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/68-manchester-street) - [Pest / Vermin](https://www.chch.live/report/9079304), [73 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/73-manchester-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9071934), [36 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/36-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9056076), [61 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/61-manchester-street) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53822074450957&lon=172.6400449901415) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53822074450957,172.6400449901415,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=NZ%20Museum%20of%20Toys%20%26%20Collectibles) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is NZ Museum of Toys & Collectibles?** An attraction in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is NZ Museum of Toys & Collectibles?** 36 Manchester Street, Central City, on [Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/manchester-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53822074450957,172.6400449901415,17) **Is NZ Museum of Toys & Collectibles still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact NZ Museum of Toys & Collectibles?** phone [03 366 7785](tel:033667785) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.thetoycollector.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [office@thetoycollector.co.nz](mailto:office@thetoycollector.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other attractions are near NZ Museum of Toys & Collectibles?** [Salt District](https://www.chch.live/business/salt-district-christchurch-central-city) (232 m), [Ōtautahi](https://www.chch.live/business/otautahi-christchurch-central-city) (270 m), [Serve Ping Pong Club](https://www.chch.live/business/serve-ping-pong-club-christchurch-central-city) (409 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near NZ Museum of Toys & Collectibles?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/36-manchester-street) holds 39 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [LDV](https://www.chch.live/business/ldv-christchurch-central-city) (30 m); the Manchester St near Allen St bus stop is 26 m away: routes 27, 84, 85, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Gasson Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1083-gasson-reserve) (303 m). **What stood where NZ Museum of Toys & Collectibles is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53822074450957&lon=172.6400449901415) ## The record behind this This page is the union of what these public sources say, each fact above names the one it came from. A listing is a lead, not a promise the business still trades: - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-11-02 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); council and ECan data under CC BY 4.0; Wikidata CC0. Something wrong? 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