The Gilbert Company's showroom in New York, the Gilbert Hall of Science, was an emporium of experimental learning and a forerunner of the modern science museum. The Eli Whitney Museum collects and studies the products and legacy of A.C. Gilbert and his company.


Meccano

Read Frank Hornby: The Boy Who Made $1,000,000 With a Toy, M. P. Gould's 1904 biography of the inventor of Meccano. Learn More...


Patents

Gilbert's name appears on 152 patents. Some reflect his personal work. Most recognize the contributions of his coworkers. Learn More...


Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Gilbert's toys, trains, and factory. Learn More...