Brooks Collectables and Museum

About the museum

Brooks Collectables is a family business in Blackpool that dates back to 1949. It has traded from 7 Waterloo Road, just off the promenade in the South Shore area, since 1998, and is now run by the next generation of the family.

The first floor is given over to a museum of memorabilia assembled by the family over many years. Thousands of items were on show when it was set up, and because only part of the collection can be displayed at once, the exhibits change from time to time.

The displays are built around toys and models, from diecast vehicles and working train and tram sets to vintage soldiers, antique dolls’ houses and models of Blackpool landmarks. Film and television collectables such as Star Wars, James Bond and Gerry Anderson items are also shown, together with Blackpool heritage displays.

Highlights

• Upstairs museum of toys, models and memorabilia
• Diecast models, train and tram sets and antique dolls’ houses
• Star Wars, James Bond and Gerry Anderson collectables
• Models of Blackpool landmarks and local heritage displays

Permanent exhibition

• Brooks Museum of Memorabilia – First-floor museum of toys, models, film and television collectables and Blackpool heritage items, with changing displays.

Founded

2009

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

Toys and models from several decades appeal to both children and adults.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum is on the first floor above the collectables shop.

Events & venue rental

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