Bexhill Museum - Bexhill On Sea
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Bexhill Museum is managed by The Society of Bexhill Museums Ltd, a volunteer run registered charitable company, limited by guarantee. (Reg Charity No. 1102638). Our stated aim is to provide a museum to promote, improve and advance the education of and to generally benefit and entertain the public. Newly refurbished and extended, the displays and exhibitions have something for everyone to enjoy. Main galleries include Costume and Motor Racing heritage as well as local archaeology and history, dinosaurs and fossils, natural history and geology, social history and cultures of other lands, local arts and crafts. Interactive displays and Access Centre for research. Discover the hidden history of Bexhill from earliest days to medieval village, smuggling, Napoleonic barrack town, Victorian/Edwardian resort and the birthplace of British motor racing in 1902. Key exhibits include the original architect’s model of the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill built Elva sports racing car, a replica Serpollet steam car of 1902, a giant crab from Japan and an Edwardian Collectors Study room setting. Many activities and events are held throughout the year for both young and old alike. Our Collections In 1912 Kate Marsden and the Reverend J.C. Thompson wanted to start a town museum. Kate had a large collection of tropical shells and the Reverend had his collection of geological specimens and their idea was to start a museum for the town using their own collection. The council told Kate and the Reverend that if they wanted a museum they’d have to run it themselves, so Bexhill Museum first opened its doors in 1914 in what was the Egerton Park Shelter Hall. Reverend Thompson was its first curator and has been succeeded by a long line of dedicated curators. The Museum continues to develop with the support of devoted volunteers and museum professionals. The museum has recently undergone major redevelopment which included a new two-storied wing to house the Costume Museum collection and display the town’s motor heritage, as well as providing a new entrance, shop area, education room and storeroom. Opening Days and Times Day Times Monday - summer holidays 11am to 5pm 15, 22, 29 Aug Tuesday 10am – 5pm Wednesday 10am – 5pm Thursday 10am – 5pm Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 11am – 5pm Sunday 11am – 5pm Bank Holidays 11am – 5pm Winter hours subject to revision – please contact in advance of your visit Admission Rates: Adult £3 Children (5-16) £1 Under 5s FREE Concessions £2 (includes students over 16yrs) Family concessions available Pre-booked Group bookings £2 per person Pre-booked school/student parties from 75p per pupil | |||||||||||||||||||||||