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Brighton Toy and Model Museum
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Home to over 12,000 toys and models from the Golden Age of British and European toy making
Tue - Fri (10am - 5pm) Sat (11am - 5pm)

https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk
https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/index/Category:Trafalgar_Street_Regeneration_Project
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We’re so close! 💛

After raising £200k to transform the Trafalgar St underpass + entrance to Brighton Toy & Model Museum, we just need £7,500 for the finishing touches ✨ Paint, restored murals + making the space shine.

If you can, please donate or share 💙

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/24c5531a85...
We were on Bargain Hunt yesterday! 👀

Danny explored the ancient roots of Snakes & Ladders and tried a WWI soldier-made game with Jan 🎲💪 See these amazing games in our New Games Galore exhibition 🧩

Missed it? Catch the episode now! 📺
December 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🎄Brighton’s most enchanting Festive Fayre!

Join us at Brighton Toy Museum for handcrafted gifts, local makers, and Christmas nostalgia - plus a special Father Christmas visit (pre-book).

Sun 7 Dec, 11–4
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🎄✨ Brighton’s most enchanting Festive Fayre! ✨🎄

Join us at Brighton Toy Museum for handcrafted gifts, local makers, and Christmas nostalgia - plus a special Father Christmas visit (pre-book).

📅 Sun 7 Dec, 11–4
🎟 Free entry
Plan your visit + book Santa via our bio.
November 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We’ve raised £200k to transform the Trafalgar St underpass, now we just need £7.5k for the final touches 💛

Help us finish:
✨ Restored columns
✨ Refreshed murals
✨ New doorway
✨ Anti-graffiti protection

Support our Crowdfunder and help keep Brighton’s heritage shining 🚂💙
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We’re so close! 💛

After raising £200k to transform the Trafalgar St underpass + entrance to Brighton Toy & Model Museum, we just need £7,500 for the finishing touches ✨ Paint, restored murals + making the space shine.

If you can, please donate or share 💙

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/24c5531a85...
November 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🐾✨ Cocktails & Wagging Tails ✨🐾

Sun 13 Oct | Brighton Toy Museum
Explore our world-class collection with your dog during #BrightonCocktailWeek.

🎟 £20 pp incl. cocktail & snack box
🐕 Dogs free (treat bag included!)

🐾 Profits support
@RSPCABrighton

👉Tickets in bio
October 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
👻 Spooky season is here! Join us this October (incl. half term) for Halloween fun 🎃

Explore, play & spot friendly creatures among the exhibits 💀
Open Mon 27 Oct too – more time to discover!

🎟️ Book now… if you dare!

#BrightonToyMuseum #HalloweenTrail #FamilyFun
October 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🚂 Train-Mania: Vintage Train Running Day

Celebrate Railway 200 with live 0-gauge steam locomotives presented by Founder Chris Littledale. Screens off for one day only—see the collection up close.

🕥 10:30–17:00 | 🎟️ £10 / Family £20

brightontoymuseum.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🐾✨ Cocktails & Wagging Tails ✨🐾

Sun 13 Oct | Brighton Toy Museum
Explore our world-class collection with your dog during #BrightonCocktailWeek.

🎟 £20 pp incl. cocktail & snack box
🐕 Dogs free (treat bag included!)

Profits support @RSPCABrighton 🐾
👉Tickets in bio
October 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM
📢 October: Reduced hours on select days for essential works. Otherwise open as normal. Thanks for your patience!

#TemporaryHours #OctoberUpdate #BrightonToyMuseum
September 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🚧 Big changes ahead! Today we break ground on the Trafalgar Street Project - the first step in reshaping how you enter the museum.

It’ll be a little messy (construction always is), but the result will be a brighter, more welcoming space. Updates coming soon!

#MuseumUpdate #TrafalgarStreetProject
September 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🚧 Big news! Our Trafalgar St Regeneration Project starts Sept 1 🎉

✨ Restoring Brighton’s historic gateway

🎟️ 25% off admission Sept 1–Oct 17
ℹ️ During works: card payments only, shop for ticket-holders, limited step-free toilet access

Thanks for supporting Brighton’s future 💛
August 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Exciting news is coming soon about our Trafalgar Street project!
We've been making progress behind the scenes, and we're thrilled to share an important announcement with you very shortly.
Thank you for your patience – it'll be worth the wait!
#BrightonToyMuseum #TrafalgarStreet
August 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Rediscover the magic of childhood at the Brighton Toy and Model Museum 🚂🧸

We’re open this half term and throughout the summer:
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am–5 pm
Saturday: 11 am–5 pm

Come and make new memories – or relive old ones! 💫

#BrightonMuseum #FamilyDayOut #ToyMuseum
August 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🎬 🚂 Join us for Station to Station at the Toy Museum: an unforgettable night of film, music, poetry & live performance. All in support of railway heritage.

More info here: shorturl.at/kma1y
June 20, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🍦 Kids go FREE at Brighton Toy & Model Museum!

Buy Boho Gelato’s Flavour of the Day & get a voucher for 1 FREE child with a paying adult!

🎟 Show your voucher at the museum
📅 Offer ends Sept
Perfect for family fun!

#BrightonSummer #KidsGoFree #BohoGelato #BrightonDaysOut
June 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🚄 Come join us for our Trains at Speed running day tomorrow! Doors open at 10:30 am. A perfect last-minute Father’s Day outing for train lovers of all ages!

#ModelRailway #FathersDay #TrainDay 🛤️👨‍👧‍👦
June 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🚂 Join us for Station to Station at the Toy Museum: an unforgettable night of film, music, poetry & live performance. All in support of railway heritage.

More info here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/station-to...
June 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Rediscover the magic of childhood at the Brighton Toy and Model Museum 🚂🧸

We’re open this half term and throughout the summer:
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am–5 pm
Saturday: 11 am–5 pm

Come and make new memories – or relive old ones! 💫

#BrightonMuseum #FamilyDayOut #ToyMuseum
May 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🚄 Join us for a high-speed journey back to the 1930s as we celebrate the golden age of streamlined locomotives! Perfect for families, kids, and anyone who loves trains!

🗓 Saturday, June 14th | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟 General Admission: £10

#BrightonToyMuseum
May 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🚂 Trains of Speed! Step into the golden age of steam at Brighton Toy Museum – Sat, June 14th!

🎩 Streamlined 1930s icons like Mallard & Coronation in motion
🎛️ Rare behind-the-scenes access
👨‍🏫 Live demos by founder Chris Littledale
🎟️ £10 adult / £20 family – preorder now!
May 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🐻✨ One week left of the Easter hols! Can you help Paddington find his missing items? 🕵️‍♂️🍊👒

Join the adventure before it’s too late!

📍 Open Tue–Fri 10–5, Sat 11–5

Fun for the whole family! 💼🔍

#PaddingtonAdventure #FamilyDaysOut #EasterFun #BrightonToyMuseum
April 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Paddington needs your help! 🧳🐻 His suitcase burst open and his things are scattered around the museum 😱

Grab a Treasure Hunt sheet from the counter and join the search! Fun for all ages 🕵️‍♀️🧸

📍Tue–Fri 10–5 | Sat 11–5

#Paddington #MuseumFun #FamilyActivity #VisitBrighton
April 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🚀 Looking for Easter holiday fun? Bring your little astronauts to the museum for our LEGO Trail with Brighton Bricks! 🐣✨

We're open Tues–Fri (10–5) & Sat (11–5), closed Sun & Mon.

#EasterFun #LEGOTrail #FamilyDaysOut #BrightonBricks #VisitBrighton
April 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🌟 #EnglishTourismWeek25 is here! We’re excited for a fantastic summer in Brighton! ☀️🌊 Honoured to be named Ambassador for Attractions by the Brighton & Hove Tourism Alliance—working to make Brighton THE place to visit! 💙✨

#VisitBrighton #BrightonTourism #SummerInBrighton
March 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM