Jean Birsens has been collecting MATCHBOX cars, "the car in the matchbox", since 1980. His collection comprises around 23,700 models dating from 1947-2023. There are mainly exhibits of the brands Early Lesney, Regular Wheels, Models of Yesteryear, Major Packs, King-Size, Accessory Packs etc. Ancient packaging art and much more is also displayed.
Jean's wife Meg is also a collector. She has a collection of almost 2.000 pretty tin boxes mainly from the years 1880 to 1950. Meg's preference is for „figural biscuit tins“ from Huntley & Palmers, Peak Frean, William Crawford Olibet and Stollwerck. You can also admire numerous vintage Barbie dolls in the museum.
You can only visit the museum by making a prior appointment.
Please note: The museum is not accessible to all and can only be visited by a maximum of 6 people at the same time. (You have to be 14 years or older). Dogs are not allowed in the museum.
For any information please contact us by: T. +352 72 04 57-1 | F. +352 72 75 24 | E. info@mullerthal.lu
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L-6402 Echternach
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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F. +352 72 75 24
E. info@mullerthal.lu
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Regional Tourist Office Mullerthal Region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland
B.P. 152
L-6402 Echternach
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
T. +352 72 04 57-1
F. +352 72 75 24
E. info@mullerthal.lu
Regional Tourist Office Mullerthal Region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland
B.P. 152
L-6402 Echternach
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
T. +352 72 04 57-1
F. +352 72 75 24
E. info@mullerthal.lu