Meccano model of Babbage's Difference Engine No. 1

When is the Exhibition?

The Exhibition will be open to the public on Saturday, 9 October and Sunday, 10 October 2010.

What are the opening hours?

Doors open to the public between the following hours:

Day

Doors Open

Doors Close

Saturday, 9 October 2010  

10:00 am  

5:00 pm  

Sunday, 10 October 2010  

10:00 am  

4:00 pm  

Where is it held?

The Exhibition is held in the rooms of Brighton Philatelic Society, situated at the corner of Gardenvale & Magnolia Rds, Gardenvale, 3185. (Melway ref: 67 H7)

How do you get there?

The hall is 10 minutes walk from Gardenvale Railway Station.

What will it cost?

Group $10.00 (Two adults & up to three children),
Adult $5.00,
School age $2.00
Preschool no charge.

Is there disabled access?

Yes. There is ground level access to both of the halls in the Brighton Philatelic Society grounds.

Do they still make Meccano?

Yes although it has evolved from what you might remember from your youth. The three illustrations on this page give a representative sample of currently available sets.

Where can you buy it?

Meccano is on sale and readily available from: Dick Smith Electronics (including Powerhouse), Big W, Toy Kingdom, Toys'R'Us and David Jones.