Museums in West Sussex
Amberley Museum is a fascinating open-air museum dedicated to the industrial heritage of south-east England. The museum covers 36 acres of exhibits, ranging from transport to traditional crafts. Visitors can see craftspeople working at their trades, including pottery, blacksmithing, broom-making, and walking stick making.
Houghton Bridge, Station Road Amberley,
West Sussex,
England, BN18 9LT
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A museum of local history ranging from pre-historic and Roman artefacts to the present day. The museum is run mainly by enthusiastic volunteers and is located in a new, state-of-the-art facility.
Mill Road,
Arundel,
West Sussex,
England, BN18 9PA
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A small museum that tells the often fascinating story of this popular seaside town on the south coast of West Sussex. The museum is operated by the Bognor Regis Local History Society, and covers a quite astonishing range of information, from the geology and archaeology of the region, to vintage photographs, cameras, toys, and a wide variety of displays covering every aspect of local life.
25 - 27 West Street,
Bognor Regis,
West Sussex,
England, PO21 1XA
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A museum of local history and artefacts covering the Crawley area from prehistoric times to the creation of the New Town. There are permanent displays and a programme of changing exhibits. Among the permanent exhibits are archaeological finds, Iron Age pottery, Romano-British finds, and Victorian nostalgia.
Goffs Park House, Old Horsham Road Crawley,
West Sussex,
England, RH11 8PE
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Cuckfield Museum is a small museum covering the story of Cuckfield village and its history. The museum features an ongoing programme of special events and exhibitions. Recent exhibitions include a display of historic objects found at local residences.
Queen's Hall, High Street Cuckfield,
West Sussex,
England, RH17 5EL
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Located in a modern, purpose-built building, the East Grinstead Museum tells the story of the East Grinstead area through a combination of static and hands-on displays. In addition, there is a special interactive area for younger visitors.
Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road East Grinstead,
West Sussex,
England, RH19 3BJ
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A small museum operated by Henfield Parish Council, detailing the history of Henfield and area. A large section of the museum is dedicated to the Sussex Rifle Volunteers Regiment, with displays of weapons and uniforms - many of which were made by local outfitters Longley Brothers.
The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way Henfield,
West Sussex,
England, BN5 9DB
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The Horsham Museum is located in a lovely timber-framed building on The Causeway; a suitable setting for housing the 26 galleries that make up the museum's collection of local history. The exhibits range from farm implements to costumes, a cabinet of curiosities, a Georgian Room, and a special 'Crime and Punishment' exhibit.
9 Causeway,
Horsham,
West Sussex,
England, RH12 1HE
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A bit of a different type of museum, the Time Machine undertakes projects and deconstructs the apparatus of science to let everyone get involved. At the heart of the museum is a collection of historic clocks and other timepieces.
Common Road,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
England, PO18 9DH
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Located in an imposing 18th-century manor house in central Littlehampton, the Littlehampton Museum showcases local artists and craftspeople and explores the history of the Littlehampton area. There are collections of archaeology, maritime history, and photography.
Manor House, Church Street Littlehampton,
West Sussex,
England, BN17 5EW
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