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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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Just 1 week to go until our next Vintage Train Running Day! πŸš‚

See our 1930s Gauge 0 model railway in full operation as North of the Border to South of the Alps celebrates international rail travel, a scenic journey from France into Italy.

Don’t miss it!

#BrightonToyMuseum

28.02.2026 11:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸš‚ Just 2 weeks to go until our Vintage Train Running Day!

See our 1930s Gauge 0 model railway in full operation, a rare event held only twice a year. This special day celebrates international rail travel.

🎟️ Book now: shorturl.at/5Oouo

20.02.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This time last year, the underpass was in a very different place, and it reminded us just how much has changed since then πŸ—οΈ

Thank you to everyone who’s supported the journey so far. We’re excited to keep moving forward and to share what’s still to come ✨

#BrightonToyMuseum #BrightonHistory

08.01.2026 11:31 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Brighton Toy and Model Museum ✨

We look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new visitors throughout the year ahead.

#BrightonToyMuseum #BrightonMuseums #HiddenBrighton #MuseumLife #VisitBrighton

03.01.2026 12:52 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Still looking for the perfect gift for the toy/model fan in your life? 🎁

Give them a piece of the museum! Our gift cards can be loaded with the cost of an admission or a Routemaster bus 🚌✨

Ask at the till next time you’re in.

11.12.2025 10:55 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We were on Bargain Hunt yesterday! πŸ‘€

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

Missed it? Catch the episode now! πŸ“Ί

06.12.2025 10:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ„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

04.12.2025 11:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ„βœ¨ Brighton’s most enchanting Festive Fayre! βœ¨πŸŽ„

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

πŸ“… Sun 7 Dec, 11–4
🎟 Free entry
Plan your visit + book Santa via our bio.

20.11.2025 12:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ve raised Β£200k to transform the Trafalgar St underpass, now we just need Β£7.5k for the final touches πŸ’›

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

Support our Crowdfunder and help keep Brighton’s heritage shining πŸš‚πŸ’™

14.11.2025 10:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re so close! πŸ’›

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 πŸ’™

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/24c5531a85...

05.11.2025 10:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🐾✨ 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
πŸ• Dogs free (treat bag included!)

🐾 Profits support
@RSPCABrighton

πŸ‘‰Tickets in bio

22.10.2025 09:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘» Spooky season is here! Join us this October (incl. half term) for Halloween fun πŸŽƒ

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

🎟️ Book now… if you dare!

#BrightonToyMuseum #HalloweenTrail #FamilyFun

18.10.2025 10:02 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš‚ 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 onlyβ€”see the collection up close.

πŸ•₯ 10:30–17:00 | 🎟️ Β£10 / Family Β£20

brightontoymuseum.co.uk

08.10.2025 11:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🐾✨ 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
πŸ• Dogs free (treat bag included!)

Profits support @RSPCABrighton 🐾
πŸ‘‰Tickets in bio

03.10.2025 09:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ October: Reduced hours on select days for essential works. Otherwise open as normal. Thanks for your patience!

#TemporaryHours #OctoberUpdate #BrightonToyMuseum

30.09.2025 12:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚧 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

03.09.2025 11:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚧 Big news! Our Trafalgar St Regeneration Project starts Sept 1 πŸŽ‰

✨ 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 πŸ’›

27.08.2025 09:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

26.08.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rediscover the magic of childhood at the Brighton Toy and Model Museum πŸš‚πŸ§Έ

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! πŸ’«

#BrightonMuseum #FamilyDayOut #ToyMuseum

06.08.2025 10:24 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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🎬 πŸš‚ 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

20.06.2025 09:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🍦 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
πŸ“… Offer ends Sept
Perfect for family fun!

#BrightonSummer #KidsGoFree #BohoGelato #BrightonDaysOut

17.06.2025 11:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš„ Come join us for our Trains at Speed running dayΒ tomorrow! Doors open at 10:30 am. A perfect last-minute Father’s Day outing for train lovers of all ages!

#ModelRailway #FathersDay #TrainDay πŸ›€οΈπŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

13.06.2025 11:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš‚ 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...

03.06.2025 11:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rediscover the magic of childhood at the Brighton Toy and Model Museum πŸš‚πŸ§Έ

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! πŸ’«

#BrightonMuseum #FamilyDayOut #ToyMuseum

27.05.2025 11:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš„ 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!

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

#BrightonToyMuseum

17.05.2025 11:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš‚ 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
πŸŽ›οΈ Rare behind-the-scenes access
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Live demos by founder Chris Littledale
🎟️ Β£10 adult / Β£20 family – preorder now!

02.05.2025 09:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🐻✨ One week left of the Easter hols! Can you help Paddington find his missing items? πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈπŸŠπŸ‘’

Join the adventure before it’s too late!

πŸ“ Open Tue–Fri 10–5, Sat 11–5

Fun for the whole family! πŸ’ΌπŸ”

#PaddingtonAdventure #FamilyDaysOut #EasterFun #BrightonToyMuseum

12.04.2025 10:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈπŸ§Έ

πŸ“Tue–Fri 10–5 | Sat 11–5

#Paddington #MuseumFun #FamilyActivity #VisitBrighton

09.04.2025 09:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ 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

03.04.2025 09:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 #EnglishTourismWeek25 is here! We’re excited for a fantastic summer in Brighton! β˜€οΈπŸŒŠ Honoured to be named Ambassador for Attractions by the Brighton & Hove Tourism Allianceβ€”working to make Brighton THE place to visit! πŸ’™βœ¨

#VisitBrighton #BrightonTourism #SummerInBrighton

20.03.2025 10:15 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0