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Brighton Toy and Model Museum

Brighton, Brighton and Hove

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A volunteer-run museum packed into four Victorian arches beneath Brighton station, holding more than 12,000 toys and models. Model railways and toys from the golden age of British and European toymaking fill the displays, with themed exhibitions through the year.

Highlights

  • Working model railway layouts
  • Golden Age British and European toys
  • Sixty Years of Star Trek spaceship models until 31 October 2026
  • Curtain Up toy theatre exhibition from 6 November 2026

Good to know

  • Under 5s must be with an adult
  • Prices exclude special events

Getting there

Brighton Toy and Model Museum, 52-55 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4EBParking: Check website. The museum is under Brighton station, so arriving by train is easiest.

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