Open
Open from May to the end of October, from 10.30am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
Description
The building is a fascinating combination of old and new, with one of the oldest lay buildings in Sussex linked to a new two-storey annexe, which was completed in 2004. The Gallery on the first floor is a popular venue for talks and exhibitions. Wheelchair access is now possible throughout the museum. The popular Friday Coffee Mornings are run throughout the winter by the Shoreham Society.
The permanent displays concentrate on our important maritime past and the local history of this part of Sussex. The Archaeology Gallery looks at the Shoreham area from early prehistory to medieval times, featuring the exciting new discoveries from Ropetackle and from Marlipins itself. There is also a section of the original 12th century wall and a mysterious pit built into the old masonry, which may have been a strong room but is equally likely to have been a privy! At the bottom of the pit, the archaeologists found a cat skeleton, one of four on site.
Upstairs the story of the Adur area continues, showing local agriculture, domestic life and the major 20th century themes of the Shoreham Film Industry, Shoreham Beach, the Airport and wartime. Pictures from the extensive art collection are changed regularly, and West Sussex Picture the Past shows digital images on a computer programme of over 500 of the Museum’s old photographs and paintings. It is a friendly environment with well informed people on site to look after our visitors, so come and see for yourselves.
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Wheelchair access to some public areas
General Education
Education facilities available
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Facilities
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities
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