Diaghilev’s The Triumph of Neptune explored at Renishaw Hall
Discover our special display at Renishaw Hall, Derbyshire, exploring how Benjamin Pollock’s toy theatre characters and scenes inspired a Diaghilev ballet in 1926.
Tales from the Toybox
Noah’s Ark sails in to the museum
Sailing in to the museum this month is one of our latest acquisitions, a wooden Noah’s Ark set made by The War Relief Toy Works.
We want Muffin, Muffin the mule!
Meet Muffin the Mule, the museum’s latest acquisition, along with other items featuring Muffin and his friends.
William West and the Regency Toy Theatre
The Museum’s Chair, Alan Powers, introduces a downloadable exhibition catalogue focusing on the work of toy theatre publisher William West.
The Lady Mayor visits Pollock’s Toy Museum at Leadenhall Market
The Lady Mayor of London, Dame Susan Langley, visited Pollock’s Toy Museum at Leadenhall Market on Thursday 13 November.
Action Man reports for duty!
Action Man has flown in to Pollock’s Toy Museum, Croydon, on urgent operations. Meet some of the newest arrivals in our collection.
The Meccano Doll’s House
To celebrate London Open House Festival, Tales from the Toybox takes a tour behind the facade of a doll’s house from an unexpected maker, Meccano.
The massive impact of miniature Mexican traditional toys
Open up a box of traditional Mexican toys with museum volunteer Juliana Arce Camiade, and discover the massive impact of miniatures.
Did you work at Barton’s Toy Factory in New Addington?
The museum would love to hear stories from anyone who worked for Barton’s toy factory in New Addington.