May The Toys Be With You

From a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must see for fans of Star Wars and the silver screen. One of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters is going on display in a stunning exhibition brought to you by Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery, Alnwick. We offer here details of the exhibition and how to save money on your entry cost. 

When the movie Star Wars broke box office records in 1977 no one predicted that the merchandising would go on to earn even more than the film itself. The toys of Star Wars took the world by storm, becoming the must-have playthings for an entire generation. From 1977 to 1985 an estimated 300 million action figures were sold, allowing children to re-enact the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo.

May The Toys Be With You is both a celebration of the now highly collectable vintage toy line and also of the iconic design work and art of the Star Wars movies. From X-Wing Fighters to lightsabers, these fantastical designs have fired our imaginations and stamped their place on our cultural landscape. For little kids and ‘big kids’ alike this is an unmissable opportunity to view many rarely seen Star Wars treasures.

This exhibition has broken visitor attendance records at a host of museums around the country, and we’re so excited for its first visit to Alnwick. We will also be devising a number of new child and adult activities to accompany the exhibition based on the costumes and characters. Be prepared to send selfies to all your friends!

We are easy to get to. Our historic building is in the town’s Castle Quarter, very close to Alnwick Castle and Garden. It was previously a church, and provides a beautiful setting in which to celebrate 10,000 years of unique heritage.There is parking on the street outside, and we are only 0.3 of a mile from the town car parks and bus station. The nearest rail station -Alnmouth- is 4 miles away.

Under 5's come free, and you can save 10% for everyone else using the flexible tickets below, including an adult concession ticket. Your pre-purchased ticket is valid for one visit during your selected month, so as to allow maximum flexibility as a result of the weather and other activities. Visitors with a registered disability can also have one accompanying adult for no charge. Please see our Visit page for more details of our pricing and accessibility. You may also want to check out what our visitors have to say about us on Tripadvisor.