Museums & Galleries in Sussex
The arts and culture scene in Sussex is second to none. And with many venues offering interactive and family-friendly activities, there’s something for all ages.
Art-aficionados can explore the renowned Pallant House Gallery in Chichester or visit the Towner Eastbourne, famous for hosting the Turner Prize. Smaller galleries, like De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill and Hastings Contemporary, provide inspiring collections of modern and local artwork in seafront destinations.
For those drawn to history, Sussex museums offer a journey through time. Visit the Weald & Downland Living Museum, where you can see what rural life was like over 1,000 years ago. Or head to the Tangmere Military & Aviation Museum for a glimpse of wartime memorabilia and RAF history.
Museum & Gallery Highlights
Pallant House Gallery
Pallant House Gallery is one of the UK’s most distinctive public galleries, exploring new…
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
- Lodge Hill Lane
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft showcases the artists and craftspeople who made Ditchling a creative…
Charleston in Firle
- Charleston in Firle
"The most fashionable house in England" The Guardian Discover Charleston, the modernist…
Towner Gallery
Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for 100 years, Towner Eastbourne sits where the coast and…
Weald and Downland Living Museum
Be part of something historic and discover Sussex rural history through the seasons, in the heart of…
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