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TOPIC, the magic of the puppet world

Tolosa´sInternationalPuppetCenter

AuniquemuseuminEurope

In the historic center of Tolosa, TOPIC is the only comprehensive center dedicated to puppets in Europe. The House of Puppets, where you will meet puppets from all over the world and learn a lot about this ancient art, is an ideal place to go as a family.

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Exhibitions and more

In addition to a permanent exhibition, the museum hosts other traveling exhibitions, courses and workshops, a documentary center, and shows of all kind.

Morethan1,800puppets

TOPIC has an outstanding collection of puppets from all over the world and different manipulation techniques. The sample of Asian countries stands out above all. Together, they reach the figure of 1,850 dolls, the result of donations from individuals and companies that have passed through Tolosa.

 

TOPIC Tolosa
TOPIC Tolosa



TOPIC Tolosa
TOPIC Tolosa
TOPIC Tolosa
TOPIC Tolosa

Workswithalotofhistory

Most of the creations exhibited in the TOPIC are from the second half of the twentieth century, although it also highlights a collection of Chinese shadows of the eighteenth and nineteenth century, or also Chinese thread ones of the nineteenth century.




Twotypesofexhibitions

TOPIC programs temporary exhibitions, which, in a monographic way, aim to open new windows to particular aspects of the puppet universe.

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TOPIC Tolosa



TOPIC King Kong
TOPIC Tolosa King Kong
Topic Mariona
TOPIC Mariona

FromKingKongtoMariona

The museum is guarded by a great King Kong, creation for the Carnival of Iñaki Goikoetxea. Another of the outstanding works is Mariona, the host of the Museum, which will open the way to a world full of magic, mirrors, games of lights.







About the history of the building

Before becoming the Puppet Museum, the TOPIC building was the Courthouse. It was even a prison, both in the nineteenth century and through the Civil War.

VisitstotheMuseum

The Museum is open throughout the year. Booking in advance, you can even organize guided and / or dramatized tours for groups,

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TOPIC Tolosa
TOPIC Tolosa



Titirijai Tolosa
Titirijai Tolosa

Titirijai,thepuppetfestival

It is the International Puppet Festival of Tolosa, which is held at the end of November. It has four decades of experience. The program includes indoor or street shows, workshops, exhibitions or talks.

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