After Playmobil® toys, it's a more local brand that's taking over La Nef des Jouets: Joustra. A contraction of "JOUets de STRAsbourg", the company produced a number of sometimes innovative toys, reaching its peak of popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. The company was interested in all types of toys, often keeping up with current events: mechanical toys, remote-controlled and then radio-controlled toys, cars, cranes, construction equipment, boats, scientific games and later the famous telecran...
In 1999, Joustra was acquired by Heller, a manufacturer of scale models. Scientific and educational toys continue to be produced under this new name.
This exhibition will focus on the golden age of Joustra products, thanks to the collection of Claude Schwach, an enthusiast from the Lower Rhine. It runs until December 31, 2025, during the museum's opening hours.
In 1999, Joustra was acquired by Heller, a manufacturer of scale models. Scientific and educational toys continue to be produced under this new name.
This exhibition will focus on the golden age of Joustra products, thanks to the collection of Claude Schwach, an enthusiast from the Lower Rhine. It runs until December 31, 2025, during the museum's opening hours.
