Name: Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Rating: 5.0

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Worthing Museum & Gallery, Chapel Road, Worthing, UK

1-99 Years

Description

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery is in the centre of Worthing near the grade II listed St Paul's. The building, which celebrated its centenary in 2008, was originally designed to house the town's library as well as the museum, the library section being funded by Andrew Carnegie.

Worthing Theatres and Museum is a unique arts and heritage charity consisting of four theatres, a cinema, a museum and gallery, all within the heart of Worthing. Our venues bring our community the best theatre, music, dance, exhibitions, film, and educational opportunities.

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

Collections: WTM Museum and Gallery holds one of the most significant costume collections in the UK, as well as notable collections in fine and decorative arts, social history, toys, dolls and archaeology. There are around 30,000 pieces in the costume collection alone, Princess Amelia’s slippers and Queen Victoria’s underwear being just two examples.
Galleries: Worthing Museum boasts a fantastic selection of galleries packed full of unique archaeological finds, amazing costumes, and wonderful art from our permanent collections and visiting artists. Our four main galleries play host to a varied programme of exhibitions showcasing the work of emerging and established artists. We feature everything from bold expressionist art to atmospheric photography, hilarious illustrations, and striking 3d sculpture. All our exhibitions are free to visit, and we regularly change and update our displays. So pop in, take a look and see what you discover!
OPEN Exhibition: It's time once again for Worthing Museum to celebrate the creativity of our local artists, communities, and the beautiful Sussex environment! What better way to reopen the museum after an extended closure than with OPEN26.

Facilities

Parking: The Civic Quarter Multi-Story car park (BN11 1JF), off Richmond Road, is 2-minute walk away (500 ft). Worthing High Street Multi-storey Car Park (BN11 1NY), above the Guildbourne Centre, is a 4-minute walk away (0.2 miles).
Food & Drinks: Only food and drink purchased in our venues may be consumed on site. Please do not bring hot food or alcohol with you.a

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm.
Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm.

Address: Worthing Museum & Gallery, Chapel Road, Worthing, UK

Post Code: BN11 1LG

Council: Worthing

County: West Sussex

By bus: South Street (Stops J, K, L and M), Worthing, BN11 3aw, is a 7-minute walk away (0.3 miles).
By bike: Bike stands are available outside Worthing Town Hall, which is a 1-minute walk away (0.1 mile). These are left uncovered and unmonitored at the owner's risk.
By rail: Worthing (WRH) station is 8 8-minute walk away (0.4 miles).
By coach: Drop-Off/Pick-Up – You can park immediately outside the venue for a few minutes to load or unload passengers.
Parking: The Civic Quarter Multi-Story car park (BN11 1JF), off Richmond Road, is 2-minute walk away (500 ft). Worthing High Street Multi-storey Car Park (BN11 1NY), above the Guildbourne Centre, is a 4-minute walk away (0.2 miles).