Admission charges
Admission to the Museum is free.
There are charges for some of the events
Description
Housed in an eighteenth century corn store, the Museum tells the story of Chichester and District from earliest times up to the present day. On the ground floor is the geology and archaeology gallery which explores areas such as the Iron Age, life in the Roman Army and Medieval Chichester. On the first floor displays show the development of Chichester from the seventeeenth century onwards. Find out about the seige of Chichester during the Civil War and how Georgian and Victorian Chichester development. The story finishes in the twentieth century.
Look out for:
Changing exhibitions
Hands-on activities around the galleries
the museum shop which sells souvenirs and gifts
Please note:
Wheelchair and pram/pushchair access limited to the ground floor
Collections description
The museum collects from around the Chichester District. The collections include
geology and fossils
archaeology
local history
working costume
oral history
photographs
topological views
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
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
Disability Access
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Library
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
