Gilbert's Erector Sets were inspired in part by a British toy called Meccano. M. P. Gould's 1904 biography, Frank Hornby: The Boy Who Made $1,000,000 With a Toy, tells the story of Meccano's inventor, Frank Hornby. Read the book online.
Gilbert's Erector Sets were inspired in part by a British toy called Meccano. M. P. Gould's 1904 biography, Frank Hornby: The Boy Who Made $1,000,000 With a Toy, tells the story of Meccano's inventor, Frank Hornby. Read the book online.
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Winter Schedule
During the winter, we teach school groups during the day either here in the Museum or away at schools.
Monday – Friday Office Hours 9am – 5pm
Walk-in Projects available during open hours on
Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday: 10am – 3pm
Sunday: 12 – 5pm
Phone: (203) 777-1833
Fax: (203) 777-1229
915 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
