VISIT THE SHOP

Over 10,000 exhibits, collections from the last 100
years, examples from the world's top toy makers,
models and souvenirs to buy...

The Exhibits

The Museum features a priceless toy and model
train collection with an extensive '0' gauge
working layout. Numerous rare model trains are
on display as well as a working '00' model of
the Sussex countryside.

Meccano and other construction toys are on display,
as well as puppets and toy theatres. You can even
try your hand at old-fashioned penny arcade games
or enjoy early photographic animation by looking
through a working mutoscope!

You will also see tin plate toys, cars and buses, exotic
toy and model ships, large-scale, radio-controlled
aeroplanes and an extensive range of diecast toys.

The Tri-Ang Spot On collection on display at the
Museum is one of the largest in the world.

There are a number of beautiful dolls and rare dolls'
house furniture on display as well as a series of
evocative military dioramas.

The Shop

The shop sells souveniers, books and postcards as
well as inexpensive toys for young children and a wide
range of collectors' toys. The stock changes
continually, so stop in and have a browse. Admission
to the shop is free and does not require you to visit
the Museum.

Click to view photos of the shop cabinets

If you have toys to donate or sell, please get in
touch with the Museum office.