Name: Horsham Museum and Art Gallery
Rating: 5.0

Horsham Museum and Art Gallery

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, 9 Causeway, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1HE, UK

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Horsham Museum is a museum in Horsham, West Sussex, England. It was founded in August 1893 by volunteers of the Free Christian Church and became part of Horsham District Council in 1974.

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery has been collecting objects relating to Horsham and the wider District since 1893. Many of the items are on display in the museum's galleries, others are held in our stores.

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Heritage trails: See Horsham District's history first-hand with our self-guided heritage trails. Each trail is dedicated to a different area of the District and includes sites of special interest and stories from all eras of the area's past. The trails project is supported by Horsham District Community Partnerships Forum and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and local history societies.
Collections: Horsham Museum & Art Gallery has been collecting objects relating to Horsham and the wider District since 1893. Many of the items are on display in the museum's galleries, others are held in our stores. The museum catalogues items in the collections to the nationally agreed SPECTRUM standard. We are currently working on a back-cataloguing project, making our collections more easily accessible to all.
Archaeological finds: Have you found an item that you'd like to learn more about? We have regular events where a Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) visits the museum to identify and record objects, including any that do not come from archaeological excavations.
Research: We have a range of maps, sales particulars, local directories, local history books and photographs that may be helpful in conducting family or local history research and can be accessed by appointment only. If objects are in a fragile condition then they may not be available for viewing.

Facilities

Parking: The closest car parks to Horsham Museum are Denne Road and Forum. Both are managed by Horsham District Council.
Dogs: We allow assistance dogs into the museum and museum gardens. Dogs on lead are allowed in the garden only, but we do not have facilities for dogs, such as water bowls, available within the museum.

What to see

Cabinet of Curiosity: Museums Past, Present & Future: Visit our exhibition to learn more about the origins of museums and take the opportunity to enjoy rarely seen and unusual items from our collections.
Museum Easter Egg Trail: Search for colourful eggs hidden around the Museum's displays. How many can you find?
Easter Crafts: Visit Horsham Museum this Easter break and enjoy two weeks of crafts, with a different Easter inspired theme each week.
Upcoming exhibition by Mariusz Kaldowski: In 2027 we will host an exhibition of portraits by Mariusz Kaldowski. We are looking for people to feature in the exhibition's portraits. Read the blog post for all of the details.
Memory Box Service: Our Memory Boxes and quizzes are designed to spark recollections and encourage reminiscence and conversation.
Denne Cemetery Trail: Denne Road Cemetery plays an important part in Horsham’s historic heritage. Laid to rest within these grounds are those whose lives and work made a significant contribution to the town and district.
Adopt an Object: Support the museum and our collections today by adopting a museum object.
Become a Friend of Horsham Museum: Support the museum by joining the Friends of Horsham Museum. The Friends fundraise for the museum as well as host a series of events.

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Tuesday to Saturday & Bank holiday weekends: 10am-4pm.

Address: Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, 9 Causeway, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1HE, UK

Post Code: RH12 1HE

Council: Horsham

County: West Sussex

Public transport: Horsham railway station is an easy half-mile walk from Horsham Museum. Horsham station is served by both Southern Railway and Thameslink services, connecting London and the south coast. Horsham bus station is a very short walk from Horsham Museum, less than a quarter of a mile. Horsham bus routes are run by Compassbus and Metrobus and connect Horsham with surrounding villages to the south and Crawley and Gatwick to the north.
Parking: The closest car parks to Horsham Museum are Denne Road and Forum. Both are managed by Horsham District Council.