Cabaret Mechanical Marvels
Cabaret Mechanical Marvels is an interactive journey into the wild and wonderful world of automata. Step into the realm of imagination that seamlessly weaves science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics into the enchanting universe of automata, creating a captivating showcase that celebrates mechanical artistry and innovation for visitors of all ages.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Great Yarmouth, Cabaret Mechanical Marvels features hands-on mechanical exhibits and original artefacts, show-casing exhibits from some the finest contemporary automata makers, including Ron Fuller, the well-known toy-maker and artist who lived and worked in Suffolk.
April 5th - September 14th 2025
Time and Tide Museum, Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3BX
Automata @ The Museum
Find a trail of six automata from the CMT collection across the ground floor of the wonderful Hastings museum. The automata are made by Keith Newstead, Paul Spooner, Lisa Slater, Wanda Sowry & Michael Howard.
24th January to 8th June 2025
Tues to Sat, 10am – 5pm. Sunday 11am – 4.30pm.
FREE entry
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery - John's Place, Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 1ET
Mechanics Alive!
Mechanics Alive! is now open in the theater! Discover interactive mechanical sculptures that blend art, science, and engineering in delightful ways. Featuring 10 exhibits from the CMT collection.
Until 25th May 2025
Open Daily 10am – 5pm
Explora Science Center - 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
2025 UK Exhibitions
Catch CMT's Touring Exhibitions across the UK in 2025. Nearly all of our automata collection will be on display over the year at the following venues. Coming soon:
- Torre Abbey, Devon, May 24 - Sep 6
- Charnwood Museum, Leicestershire, July 5 - Sep 7
- The Word, South Shields, July 7 - Nov 2
The Mechanical Making Space
Visit our headquarters in Hastings, UK.
See automata, purchase kits & merchandise and tinker with mechanisms at our making tables.
Open by appointment on weekdays & selected weekends.

We had our busiest Easter ever. We had our busiest day ever. It's been phenomenally popular.
Permanent Automata Exhibitions

