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Worthing Museum & Art Gallery
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Worthing Museum & Art Gallery
Chapel Road
Worthing
BN11 1HP
West Sussex
England
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Worthing Museum & Art Gallery
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Literature, Natural Sciences, Social History, Toys and Hobbies
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Contact details
general office (Tel)
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01903 239999 ex 1140
museum shop (Tel)
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01903 239999 ex 1150
Saturdays (Tel)
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01903 221150
General information (Fax)
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01903 236 277
general enquiries
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museum@worthing.gov.uk
costume and textiles
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ann.wise@worthing.gov.uk
art and exhibitions
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laura.kidner@worthing.gov.uk
art and exhibitions
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emma.ball@worthing.gov.uk
museum manager, social history
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diana.smart@worthing.gov.uk
Website
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www.worthing.gov.uk/Leisure/MuseumampArtGallery/
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Open
Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00
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Closed
Closed Sundays, Mondays and some Bank Holidays
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Admission charges
Admission free
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Description
Opened in 1908 this fine Edwardian building houses West Sussex's largest museum. Permanent displays include archaelogy, costume, local history and decorative art. Over ten temporary exhibitions a year from contemporary art to themed displays. Varied events programme including Local History Day, Art Day and Textile Day as well as demonstrations and workshops for adults and children.
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Collections description
The museum's collections include local archaelogy from Worthing and the surrounding area; costume and textiles dating from 1600; juvenilia; work by members of the Camden Town Group; work by English water-colourists; typographical collection of paintings, prints and drawings; Colin Mear's bequest of chidrens books; material relating to the history of Worthing
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Key artists and exhibits
Berenger Benger; John Randall Bratby; Elizabeth Chettle; Myles Birket Foster; Charles Ginner; Keith Henderson; William Holman Hunt; Barnard Meninsky; Charles Alfred Morris; Lucien Pissarro; Ernest Procter; Sir Stanley Spencer
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Articles
100 Years Of Worthing's Art Collection At Worthing Museum
Victorian Time Travel Quiz Launched By 18 West Sussex Museums
News In Brief - Week Ending June 18 2006
Worthing Museum Fossils Found In Paris - After 38 Years
Public Rejects Museum Closures As Councils Look To Tighten Belts
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library with public access
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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