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The Brighton Toy and Model Museum

Brighton Toy and Model Museum is one of the World’s great toy museums. One hour from London, located in the “artists’ city” of Brighton on Britain’s South Coast, and densely packed into a set of four Victorian cellars under Brighton main terminus station covering four thousand square feet, the museum’s displays draw on a core collection, and guest collections, comprising over twelve thousand items. Visiting the museum is an immersive visual experience that plunges the visitor into a different world, as seen through the eyes of artists and designers responsible for the Golden Age of British and European toymaking. Staffed mostly by dedicated volunteers, the museum also carries out nationally and internationally important restoration, research, and digitisation work, and operates a nine thousand page online encyclopedia and image library used by individuals and organisations, worldwide.

What's On @ The Brighton Toy and Model Museum

Brighton Toy and Model Museum

Brighton Toy and Model Museum

27 May 2025 - 27 Dec 2025

Brighton Toy Museum is home to over 12,000 toys and models from the Golden Age of British and European toy making, offering a nostalgic journey through childhood history. From vintage trains and dolls to classic Meccano sets, there’s something for every toy enthusiast. Young visitors can also enjoy exciting LEGO trails as they explore the collection. Opening Hours: Tue - Fri: 10am - 5pm Sat: 11am - 5pm
From primordial soups to primates in suits: the evolution of all life on earth
After 3.5 billion years of life on Earth, Dr David Jones has evolved – biologist by day, comedian by night. He’s set himself the gargantuan challenge of telling the complete story of life on planet Earth. In one hour. Can he cram the origins of life, the evolution of millions of species, the extinction of millions more, and Homo sapiens’ rise to dominance, into a 60-minute show? Probably not. But the threat of failure won’t stop Dr Jones on his fascinating and ferociously funny quest. (Warning: may contain scenes of death, genetic drift and existential dread.) Dr David Jones is a research biologist and a scientific associate at the Natural History Museum in London. In his spare time he moonlights as a stand-up comedian and performs at science events and music festivals. Suitable for ages 12+. Bring an open mind and a healthy disregard for your own evolutionary insignificance.
Cerys Bradley's Queer Tales for Autistic Folk
You find a mysterious door that you have never seen before. Do you open it? If yes - buy a ticket to see this show. If not - why not? Join Cerys Bradley (Actually Autistic Excellence Award 2022, as seen on Comedy Central, UKTV, BBC One Wales) and their wonderful, expansive, interactive (technically not written yet) choose your own story telling comedy show.
Trains at Speed: Special Train Running Day
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Join us on Saturday, June 14th for Trains at Speed! a one-day-only celebration of the sleek, streamlined locomotives that defined the 1930s. Marvel at classics inspired by legendary engines like the Mallard, Silver King, and the Grand Coronation. These powerful, elegant trains will be on full display, up close and in motion, as we temporarily remove the protective screens on our 0-gauge layout for a rare behind-the-scenes experience. Throughout the day, Museum Founder and Director Chris Littledale will be running and showcasing some of his favourite locomotives, a must-see for rail fans of all ages!

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