Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum - Sidmouth, Devon - History Museums on Waymarking.com

Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum, in a former chapel, Sidmouth. A collection of toys, models and memorabilia

"A trip down Memory Lane

Come and discover a world of vintage and modern toys and models housed in a stunning environment. Experience the sense of nostalgia for days gone by as you revisit childhood memories.

For younger visitors an opportunity to see toys from the past and to enjoy modern and contemporary toys, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Dr Who and an 00 gauge model railway. See a display of Pelham Puppets, moving teddy bears and other animals in the Steiff Automatons, a model of the Titanic made from 22,000 matchsticks and a model village populated by furry animals with a working train and cable car.

Hear about the adventures of a Tri-ang pedal car reunited with its owner after being apart for 35 years and see the teddy bears picnic in a woodland display with pedal cars from 1950s and 1960s. See a wide range of Corgi and Dinky cars from the same period."

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See website for current opening times and entrance fees.

"The museum contains the toy and model collection of Ian and Rebecca Gregory, which has been accumulated over many years and several items which have either been donated or are on loan to the museum.

The centrepiece of the museum is an 00 gauge model railway which provides a showcase for many vintage toys and models which are part of the landscape.

The collection includes vintage as well as more recent toys: Star Wars, 00 gauge model railway, Corgi and Dinky cars, indoor model village with G gauge model railway, a large collection of Tri-ang tin plate vehicles, pedal cars, cars and models from film and TV, games from the past, dolls and dolls houses, model buildings and much more.

Included in the collection is a model of the Titanic made of 22,000 matchsticks and two Steiff automatons."

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Theme: toys, models and memorabilia Street Address: Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum The Old Chapel, Chapel Street Sidmouth Devon England EX10 8ND Hours of Operation: The museum will be open on the following dates and times: 4th - 23rd April 2022* 23rd May - 11th June 2022* 11th July - 3rd September 2022* 17th - 29th October 2022* 19th - 23rd December 2022* 28th - 31st December 2022* *excluding Sundays 10am - 5pm (last admission 4pm) See website - https://sidmouthtoymuseum.com/ Cost: 4.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link] Food Court: Not Listed Gift Shop: Not Listed

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