Hove Museum is one of the most family friendly and accessible museums in the south east with an unusual Indian gateway in its grounds.

It houses one of the finest craft collections in the country.

The museum's significant collection of toys is on display in the Wizard's Attic. A magical toy treasure chest, it is toy heaven for all the family with dolls, teddy bears, mechanical toys, toy trains and dolls houses, rocking horses and tricycles.

Hove Museum Tearooms offering delicious light lunches and afternoon teas (open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am-4.30pm, Sunday 2-4.30pm).

museum gift shop: sells souvenirs and gifts reflecting the museum's themes and galleries, plus tickets for museum events.

Public conveniences and fully accessible toilet.

By bus The museum is about a 20 minute bus journey from Brighton city centre. Buses 1 & 1A, 6 & 6A and 49 from Brighton's North Street or Churchill Square stop near the entrance.

By train Nearest train station is Hove. The museum is about a 15-20 minute walk from the station.

By taxi Take a taxi from Brighton city centre; the journey takes about 10 minutes.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Hove Museum and Art Gallery, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

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