Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Type: Museum
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1HP
Tel: +44 (0)1903 221067
Opening Times
| 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Accessible Lift
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Disabled persons toilet
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop in shop, reception area and education room
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print leaflets/newsletters on request
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Induction Loop System
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Wheelchair user accessible
Children & Infants
- Baby changing
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Indoor children’s play area
Parking & Transport
- Railway station within walking distance
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Beach / Coast within walking distance
- Event Venue
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Gift shop
- Groups by arrangement
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours by arrangement
- Meeting rooms
- Open all year round
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - May be charged
Description
The museum's costume and juvenilia (toy) collections are amongst the largest in the country. There are also fascinating collections of fine and decorative art and archaeological collections tracing the area's history. An exciting programme of contemporary and historical exhibitions fills the art gallery and studio. The sculpture garden also hosts changing exhibitions of outdoor art works.
A variety of events throughout the year link to many of the exhibitions. The Museum Team also offer curator-led talks, object handling workshops, and educational visits (including dressing up days).
The elegant Edwardian building also houses a shop, has disabled access and toilets and free entry.
Opening hours: Tues – Sat 10am – 5pm
Sat tel no: (0)1903 221448
Road Directions
From A24 follow signs to Broadwater town centre. Over railway bridge and 2 mini-roundabouts. At 3rd mini-roundabout take 2nd exit into Chapel Road. Town Hall and Museum are on right hand side before traffic lights, opposite Worthing Post office.
Town centre car parks are nearby.
Public Transport Directions
Bus route 700 or the Pulse stops near the Library. Routes 1 and 23 stop at the Town Hall. The Musuem is next to the Town Hall.
Worthing railway station is 10-15 minutes walk (taxis are available).
For up to date timetables and public transport information contact : Traveline 0871 200 2233 web: www.traveline.org.uk
