Museums in West Sussex

An open air museum dedicated to the industrial heritage of south east England. The museum covers 36 acres of exhibits, ranging from transportation to traditional crafts. Visitors can see craftspeople working at their trades, including pottery, blacksmithing, broom-making, and walking stick making.
nr.Arundel, Amberley, West Sussex, England, BN18 9LT

Attraction Type: Museum
Website: Amberley Working Museum
Email: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk
Phone: 01798 831370
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OS Grid TQ028123
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Ongoing programme of changing displays detailing the rich history of Arundel and the surrounding area. The museum also operates a History Store, located at the Car Park in Mill Road, opposite the entrance to Arundel Castle.
c/o The Town Hall, Maltravers Street Arundel, West Sussex, England, BN18 4AP

Attraction Type: Museum
Location: Located in temporary accommodation until the construction of new quarters, expected in 2010.
Website: Arundel Museum
Email: info@arundelmuseum.org.uk
Phone: 01903 882456
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OS Grid TQ017071
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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.
69 High Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, PO21 1RY

Attraction Type: Museum
Location: Located 6 miles south west of Arundel, on the A259
Website: Bognor Regis Museum
Phone: (01243) 865636
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OS Grid SZ934989
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A marvellous museum covering the rich past of Chichester and area, with displays ranging from prehistory, geology, archaeology, Roman, Saxon, and medieval Chichester. Special display on the prehistoric find known as Boxgrove Man.
29 Little London, Chichester, West Sussex, England, PO19 1PB

Attraction Type: Museum
Location: Free entry
Website: Chichester District Museum
Email: districtmuseum@chichester.gov.uk
Phone: 01243 784683
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OS Grid SU863049
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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 fnds, Iron Age pottery, Romano-British finds, and Victorian nostalgia.
Goffs Park House, Crawley, West Sussex, England, RH11 8PE

Attraction Type: Museum
Website: Crawley Museum Centre
Phone: 01293 539088
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OS Grid TQ259360
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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

Attraction Type: Museum
Location: Free entry
Website: Cuckfield Museum
Email: cuckfieldmuseum@btconnect.com
Phone: 01444 473630
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OS Grid TQ304248
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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

Attraction Type: Museum
Website: East Grinstead Museum
Email: Info@EastGrinsteadMuseum.org.uk
Phone: 01342 302233
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OS Grid TQ245365
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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

Attraction Type: Museum
Website: Henfield Museum
Email: office@henfield.gov.uk
Phone: 01273 492507
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OS Grid TQ215159
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The Horsham Museum is located in a lovely timber-framed building; 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, RH13 9GN

Attraction Type: Museum
Website: Horsham Museum
Email: museum@horsham.gov.uk
Phone: 01403 254959
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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

Attraction Type: Museum
Website: Littlehampton Museum
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