Pollock's Toy Museum - The oldest Toy Museum in the UK

Welcome to Pollock’s Toy Museum, home to London’s much loved collection of bears, dolls, toy theatres, games and more. The museum collection is currently divided between two locations at Croydon and Leadenhall Market while a permanent home is sought, with special events in August and September.

Pollock’s Toy Museum Croydon 2025

Visit highlights from the collection and a special display of toys from local factories. Open every Saturday with regular events and activities.

Pollock’s Toy Museum Leadenhall Market 2025

A magical mini museum pop-up with museum shop. New Pearlies exhibition opened on 8 May. Open every Thursday and Friday.

London Open House Weekend 2025: Blocks, rods, bricks and fiddly bits

Join us in Croydon on 13 and 14 September to celebrate architectural and construction toys, with our special programme of activities.

Dynamic Toys Workshop for Adults

Explore the delights of toys that move, with artist Tony Hayward, in this practical half-day workshop at the Croydon museum on 24 September.

Whizz, Jump, Spin, Hoot, Run, Flutter and Fly: New autumn exhibition of dynamic toys

Discover the world of toys that move with the use of natural forces like breath, wind, and gravity, in our autumn exhibition at the Croydon museum. Saturdays 11.30am-3.30pm

Latest News from Pollock’s Toy Museum

The latest news from Pollock’s Toy Museum about the move and current activities.

Tales from the Toybox

Read the official Pollock’s Toy Museum blog to explore the stories behind the collection.

The History of Pollock’s Toy Museum

Learn how Benjamin Pollock’s Victorian theatre printing shop in Hoxton became London’s world famous Toy Museum.

Support the Museum

Volunteer, donate items to the collection or help with fundraising to help the museum survive.