Step by step we are closer to achieving our dream of securing the Littledale-Brough collection of toys, trains and models in perpetuity for the public benefit...

What a year for the museum! As many of you may know the Brighton Toy and Model Museum commenced 19 years ago in 1991 backed entirely by volunteers. The collections have expanded over the years by donations and loans of additional quality treasures. Two years ago things were very fragile; we were struggling to pay the rent, could not afford a much needed paid manager, ran on an overdraft and had no financial reserves and had a relatively low profile in Brighton hidden under the run down undercroft of the station without being a significant part of the Brighton tourist scene. However, 2009 saw the start of the beginning of some dramatic improvements and we are excited to be able to tell you of some of our recent successes!
So, what is all the excitement about?

Having secured funding, the Brighton Toy and Model Museum is actively progressing with a much needed improvement programme. A six month work development programme started in October last year and includes; improving signage and the entrance from the City’s Visitor Information Point into the museum, improving the museum entrance, creating a much needed resource room/archive/learning centre, upgrading the lighting throughout the museum, improving showcases to enhance the display of current and newly acquired collections and finally to advance the learning experience for our many educational group visitors.

As Hugo Marsh is a Trustee of the museum, we are keen to try and promote and assist the museum.

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