A Family Visit to TOPIC, the International Puppet Centre of Tolosa

TOPIC, the International Puppet Centre of Tolosa, is the only comprehensive centre dedicated to the art of puppetry in Europe. Opened in 2009, the museum is conceived as a space of discovery where curiosity and complicity guide the visit. The permanent exhibition traces the secrets and treasures of the puppet world: its origins, forms and evolution across the centuries. Alongside the permanent collection, TOPIC hosts a space for temporary exhibitions that open new perspectives on specific and always surprising aspects of the puppet universe. Visits can be self-guided or accompanied: the museum offers pre-arranged guided tours and theatrical visits, both lasting one hour and held in groups of up to 20 people. Both require advance booking. A visit to TOPIC is a distinctive stop on any itinerary through Tolosa, particularly for families and those with an interest in performing arts and popular culture.