PLAYLAND-NOT-AT-THE-BEACH

'Playland-Not-At-The-Beach' is a free family-oriented museum under construction in El Cerrito, California celebrating America's bygone amusements. The interactive museum has specific emphasis on the attractions that once existed at Playland at the Beach and the Sutro Baths & Museum. It houses numerous artifacts from the original Whitney’s Playland at the Beach including the giant clown's blue hat from the top of the Playland Funhouse and Walking Charlie, one of the original hand carved life-size wooden characters from the terrace above Laughing Sal in the front window of the Funhouse. In addition, the museum contains thousands of historical items, from cases of never opened books of Playland tickets to original signage, parts of rides and games, rare photographs, employee uniforms, and prizes from the Playland arcade games. Additionally, there are over 30 pinball games, carnival skill games, dioramas celebrating Halloween and the Yuletide season, and miniature circuses, including the Marcks Family Miniature Circus. Tours are available by appointment.

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See also

★ List of abandoned amusement parks

★ Laffing Sal

External links

★ Playland-Not-At-The-Beach home page