The Amazing Novelty-Orium and Mechanical Museum
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
About The Amazing Novelty-Orium and Mechanical Museum
FREE ENTRY - SIMPLY PAY TO PLAY!
See and hear the hysterical Laughing Policeman!
Try your skill on the original 1930's crane machine!
Enjoy our unique collection of restored vintage puppet shows - including The Sooty Concert, Pinky and Perky and Bozo - the up/down bobbing clown!
Drop a coin in our fabulous huge Disney automaton from the 1930's!
Can you spot all 7 spooky movements in the ghoulish "Haunted House" Working Model!
Try our collection of restored vintage hockey arcade machines - a fast and exciting game for 2 players!
See the comical actions in the giant Pelham Puppet Diorama!
See our amazing working model fairground exhibit - a true work of art!
Receive a fun gift from one of our retro "Prize Every Time" animated vendors!
Try your skill on the 1960's Steer-a-Coin!
Meet the huge and imposing "Illusion-O - The Amazing Fortune Telling Robot". The only one of his kind in the world!
Shoot the ghosts and goblins in our restored vintage "Cave of Horrors" arcade machine!
Don't forget to visit our unique "Mystery and Illusion Zone" gallery featuring optical illusion machines, perplexing puzzles and retro holograms to enjoy!
Many more vintage machines can be found at our other smaller "Penny Arcade" attractions - including at the Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre in Northwich, Cheshire and also at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Check out the corresponding websites or social media pages for venue opening times.
A totally unique vintage amusement, novelty and mechanical entertainment emporium
Visit "The Amazing Novelty-Orium and Mechanical Museum" for a very unique vintage experience - suitable for all ages.
Featuring fully restored Animated Puppet Shows, Fairground Machines, Strange Automatons, Prize Vendors, Arcade Games, Optical Illusions and much more.
An attraction that's so different you won't forget it!
A rare family attraction - suitable for all ages
Facilities
Onsite Parking
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, Closed
- Wednesday, Closed
- Thursday, Closed
- Friday, 11:00 - 18:00
- Saturday, 11:00 - 18:00
- Sunday, 11:00 - 16:00
REGULAR OPENING - EVERY FRI/SAT/SUN FROM 11am
PLUS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FROM 11am
Pricing & Tickets
- Adult (16-18+) : Free
- Child (5-15) : Free
- Babies and Toddlers (0-4) : Free
All machines within the Novelty-Orium operate on tokens - available to purchase inside the attraction. Cash or Card payment available.
"Old Penny" tokens operate the vintage amusements and optical illusions.
"Vending" tokens operate the restored prize vending machines and fortune tellers.
FOR BEST ENJOYMENT, SIMPLY ASK FOR A "MIX" OF TOKENS AT THE COUNTER - VARIOUS QUANTITIES AVAILABLE
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
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Public Transport
Contact Details
143 Concourse Shopping Centre
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 6HB
England
Transport Information
Bus service direct to the shopping centre
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Last Updated: 19:43 04/05/2026
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