Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-30-2007, 04:43 PM

http://www.topmuseum.org/faq.html2.html
Saturday, September 1, 2007

2 pm. One hr. guided tour of the world-famous collection of 2,000 tops, yo-yos,& gyroscopes + spin 35 tops.

See Ivory game tops, Cracker Jack tops,German choral, optical illusions, antique Carrom Boards, yo-yos, award patches,movie & TV tops, odd-unusual spinners.

+Learn how children could be arrested for spinning tops, Native Americans spun tops on ice, & a president who yo-yoed.

Best for ages 7-107. Gift shop after.

Ask about extra free hour visit.

$11/person, all ages. Free parking.

Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington

Call 262-763-3946

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-30-2007, 04:44 PM

Hands-On Tops & Top Games + Live Presentation: for kids & grown-ups

Sunday, September 2, 2007

1 pm sharp. Two hour, fun & fast program: lots of family fun!Bring grandpa!

See 2,000 spinning tops, yo-yos,& gyroscopes; videos; try the I Spy hunt with a prize; try the hands-on tops and top games; plus enjoy a live presentation by the Tops Expert from an MGM movie.

Meet the expert featured on Ripley's TV, too. Learn Best for ages 5-105.

Children must be with an adult. Gift shop open after.

Phone ahead for tickets.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.

$11/person, all ages. Free parking.

Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington

Call 262-763-3946

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-30-2007, 04:46 PM

Guided Tour of Toy Collection: 2,000 tops, yo-yos, and gyroscopes

Monday, September 3, 2007

1 pm. One hr. guided tour of the world-famous collection of 2,000 tops, yo-yos,& gyroscopes + time to spin 35 tops. See tops: Ivory game, Cracker Jack,German choral, optical illusions, antique Carrom Boards, yo-yos & award patches,movie & TV tops, odd & unusual spinners.

+Learn how children could be arrested for spinning tops, how tops were spun on the ice by Native Americans, & about the president who yo-yoed.

Best for ages 7-107. Gift shop open after. Ask about extra free hour.

$11/person, all ages. Free parking.

Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington

Call 262-763-3946

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-30-2007, 04:47 PM

Hands-On Tops & Top Games + Live Presentation: for kids & grown-ups

Monday, September 3, 2007. 1 pm sharp. Two hour, fun & fast program: lots of family fun!Bring grandpa!

See 2,000 spinning tops, yo-yos,& gyroscopes; videos; try the I Spy hunt with a prize; try the hands-on tops and top games; plus enjoy a live presentation by the Tops Expert from an MGM movie.

Meet the expert featured on Ripley's TV, too.

Learn Best for ages 5-105.Children must be with an adult.

Gift shop open after. Phone ahead for tickets. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.

$11/person, all ages. Free parking.

Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington

Call 262-763-3946

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-30-2007, 04:51 PM

Offbeat Toy Museum Tour, hands-on, live show!

For grownups & families.

Saturday, September 8, 2007. 2 pm sharp. 2.5 hour program at the "Offbeat" museum featured in the book of the same name.

See the amazing 2,000 item exhibition, try 35 different tops and top games, view videos, try the I Spy Hunt if you wish, and then meet the Tops Expert from an MGM movie plus enjoy the live presentation of unusual and antique tops, yo-yos, and gyroscopes.

Gift shop open afterwards. Tickets for the 2 pm program should be reserved by phone.

Parking is free. $11/person, all ages.

Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington

Call 262-763-3946

http://www.topmuseum.org/index.html

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-30-2007, 04:54 PM

Meet the expert from an MGM movie at the famous Toy Top & Yo-Yo Museum

Saturday, September 22, 2007. 2 pm sharp.

Bring the entire family: 2.5 hour fun & fast program.

See 2,000 item exhibition, try 35 different tops & top games, view videos, try the I Spy Hunt, then meet the Tops Expert from an MGM movie plus enjoy the live presentation of unusual and antique tops, yo-yos, and gyroscopes. Gift shop open afterwards.

Tickets for the 2 pm program should be reserved by phone.

Museum best for ages 4-104. Children must be with an adult.

Parking is free. $11/person, all ages.

Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington

Call 262-763-3946

http://www.topmuseum.org/index.html

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-30-2007, 04:56 PM

Meet the expert from an MGM movie at the famous Toy Top & Yo-Yo Museum

Saturday, September 29, 2007. 2 pm sharp.

Bring the entire family: 2.5 hour fun & fast program.

See 2,000 item exhibition, try 35 different tops & top games, view videos, try the I Spy Hunt, then meet the Tops Expert from an MGM movie plus enjoy the live presentation of unusual and antique tops, yo-yos, and gyroscopes.

Gift shop open afterwards. Tickets for the 2 pm program should be reserved by phone.

Museum best for ages 4-104. Children must be with an adult.

Parking is free. $11/person, all ages.

Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington

Call 262-763-3946

http://www.topmuseum.org/index.html

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-30-2007, 04:59 PM

Burlington Wisconsin Night at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum

Saturday, October 20, 2007. 7 pm sharp

Burlington Wisconsin residents each receive a $3 discount tonight on admissions prepaid by Oct 19.

Bring the entire family: 2.5 hour fun & fast program: 2,000 item exhibition, 35 different tops & top games, videos, I Spy Hunt, & meet the Tops Expert from an MGM movie plus enjoy the live presentation of unusual and antique tops, yo-yos, and gyroscopes.

Gift shop open afterwards. Museum best for ages 4-104.

Children must be with an adult. Parking is free. $11/person, all ages.

(Bur.WI residents received discount tonight).

Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington

Call 262-763-3946

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-30-2007, 05:10 PM

Friday, November 23, 2007

1 pm

Featuring advertising tops like Cracker Jack, Victorian toys, optical illusions and more.

Bring the entire family: 2.5 hour fun & fast program: 2,000 item exhibition, 35 different tops & top games, videos, I Spy Hunt, & meet the Tops Expert from an MGM movie plus enjoy the live presentation of unusual and antique tops, yo-yos, and gyroscopes. Reservations for tickets required.

Gift shop open afterwards. Museum best for ages 4-104. Parking is free.

$11/person, all ages. Children must be with an adult.

Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington

Call 262-763-3946

http://www.topmuseum.org/index.html

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-30-2007, 05:20 PM

See the World's Smallest Toy Tops!

Friday, May 18, 2007 through Thursday, November 1, 2007

Usually Tue/Wed 1-6, Sat.10-1.

See the world's smallest toy tops!

Made in America and smaller than your fingernail, smaller than the head of a pin! Magnifying glass provided for a good close-up look.

View these during actual museum tours (make reservations): or throughout the week by appointment during Tue/Wed 1-6 and Saturday 10-1: the gift shop hours.

Hours subject to change, so call ahead, or take a chance. Bus tours can pull up and we will show them, while walking down the aisle.

$1/person. Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington

Call 262-763-3946

http://www.topmuseum.org/index.html

**CarolsCritterCare** · 08-30-2007, 05:24 PM

Seniors: Tour & Live Show at the Spinning Toy Top & Yo-Yo Museum

Friday, January 5, 2007 through Friday, November 30, 2007

10 am,1, 6 or by arrangement. Grown-up kids enjoy the 2.5 hour fast & lively program with a live show; exhibition of 2,000 items, videos, and an optional scavenger hunt.

Schedule the date of your choice for groups of 30-50 people, any day of the week or weekend, day afternoon, or evening.

Advance reservations and deposit required.

Meet the tops expert who has appeared on national TV and worked on an MGM movie.

$11/person, all ages. Free parking. Fun gift shop open after program.

Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington

Call 262-763-3946

http://www.topmuseum.org/index.html