East Grinstead Museum

Old Market Yard
Cantelupe Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 3BJ
Telephone: 01342 302233 Email: Info@EastGrinsteadMuseum.org.uk

Opening Times

Wednesdays to Saturdays - 10am to 4pm	Admission is FREE The museum relies on relies on donations and shop sales. Please make a donation.
Sundays and Bank Holidays - 2pm to 5pm
Closed over the Christmas period

East Grinstead Museum tells the story of our historic market town in the High Weald. Through our collections, we are preserving our past for present and future generations.

Come and Visit the Museum

In its purpose built location on the site of the old cattle market, East Grinstead Museum invites you to discover the town and surrounding area.

The exciting new displays focus on the history of the town and its surrounding villages; using artefacts, memorabilia and images, interspersed with touch screen interactives and a specially edited film about East Grinstead. There is also a dedicated ‘hands on’ area, the Curator’s Corner, for younger visitors.

Our research room is available for research into local history, genealogy and other themes. As well as books, directories, pamphlets and journals, there is a computer with access to a database of an increasing number of our 14,000 images of the area and objects in the Collection, our books catalogue and the internet.

There are temporary exhibitions focusing on local organisations and anniversaries that change on a regular basis.

Family orientated activities are held through out the year.
School parties and other groups are welcome by arrangement.

Location: Click here for directions. Nearest bus stops are in the High Street (Metro bus link), three minutes walk from the Museum. The railway station is within ten minutes walk.

Free Summer Activities at East Grinstead Museum
‘Time with Thomas’
Thursday 14th August 2008 10:15 to 11:15 and 11:30 to 12:30 “Time with Thomas” is a children’s activity at the museum for the under 7’s.
Come and help make a collage to hang in the museum, as well as a chocolate train to take home.

‘I do like to be beside the seaside!’
Thursday 21st August 2008 10:15 to 11:15 and 11:30 to 12:30 “I do like to be beside the seaside!” is a children’s activity at the museum for 6 to 10 year olds.
Design and make a sand picture, as well as a mobile to take home.

To book a place phone 01342 302233 or email info@eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk

Our Current Exhibition

STEAMING TO EAST GRINSTEAD
Wednesday 4th June to Sunday 2nd November 2008

An Exhibition Celebrating the Impending arrival of the BlueBell Railway

Last train to Lewes - Sunday 16th March 1958 (Photo. Mike Esau)

The exhibition illustrates the history of this historic line and how it was brought back to life by a small group of volunteers after closure by British Railways in 1958. It shows the great strides that have been made since that time, the services presently offered by the Bluebell Railway and the steps being taken to reconnect the line with the town.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM
Meet Bluebell volunteers
Saturday 25th October 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 26th October 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Meet Bluebell volunteers, learn about their work and how you can help by joining the Society.

Meet Matthew Cousins
Saturday 10th August 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 11th August 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Meet Matthew Cousins, Bluebell Railway Artist in Residence - Advice and Information - Paintings and Prints on sale.

For more details contact the Museum on 01342 302233 and info@eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk or the Bluebell Railway on 01825 720800 and info@bluebell-railway.co.uk. For more information about the Bluebell Railway see www.bluebell-railway.co.uk.

MAD MAY QUIZ
Congratulations to all who took part in our Mad May Quiz. The question sheet complete with answers is available here.

Volunteering Opportunities at the Museum
The museum is a Charity and relies on volunteers for all aspects of its operation. If you have a few hours to spare a week why not join our team? If you are interested in finding out more, contact the museum on 01342 302233 or Email: Help@EastGrinsteadMuseum.org.uk. For more details, please see this page.

Page last updated 27 June 2008

East Grinstead Museum

Opening Times

Admission is FREE