East Grinstead Museum is situated in a purpose built building in the centre of the town, only a few minutes from the historic High Street, the Museum tells the story of East Grinstead and the surrounding area from its early beginnings to the present day.
WHERE ARE WE
Old Market Yard
Cantelupe Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex RH19 3BJ
t: 01342 302233
e: info@eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk
Usual Opening Times:
Wednesday to Fridays: 10am to 4pm, Saturday: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Facilities:
Wheelchair accessible display areas and toilet
Designated parking space for disabled motorists
Car Park:
Please note that our car park is for volunteer staff and visitors only. Visitors will require a scratchcard permit to park: please ask at the Front Desk for further details.
OUR MUSEUM
Built with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and money raised by the local community, East Grinstead Museum invites you to discover the old market town and surrounding area.
The town’s first museum opened in March 1926 in the St Swithun’s Church tower under the care of the then vicar, the Reverend Golding Golding-Bird. His collection began with a set of grappling irons, stored at the Church for accessibility. The interest they sparked gave him the idea of a town museum. Its collection was small but included photographs, paintings, tokens and First World War objects, amongst others.
FIND OUT MOREWhat our Visitors say
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A hidden gem of a museum, highly recommended
John Paul -
Very pleasantly surprised. Tells the story of a pioneering WWII burns hospital.
Tom Mudd -
East Grinstead Museum traces the history of the town and surrounding area through displays and technology. There are facilities for research and a children’s activity corner, as well as regular exhibitions, events and activities. Open Wed to Sat 10am to 4pm and Sundays 1 to 4pm. Free admission.
Roy Henderson -
This museum is really interesting. It has lots of information of local history (of course), but it also displays historical medical equipment that was used in previous years. Very welcoming staff and is actually a lovely place to go.
Georg Phillip Telemann -
Amazing history within the town. Definitely worth a visit, whether you are local or not.
James Akehurst -
My kids want to visit every museum now Tour guide Fran was funny, engaging, and full of fun quirky facts about the local area..
Hannah Hunter -
Cannot say enough about the East Grinstead Museum experience: fun, informative, never dull, fast paced and just give an amazing perspective on the town.
Ruth Lawson -
Loved the tour! This was one of the main reasons I chose to visit East Grinstead Museum.
Teresa Barrett
OUR COLLECTIONS
The Objects CollectionOur object collection includes a range of objects relating to the town of East Grinstead and the surrounding villages.
SEE OUR OBJECTS COLLECTION
The Images CollectionOur image collection includes scenes and pictorial records depicting East Grinstead through the ages.
SEE OUR IMAGES COLLECTION
The Archives CollectionOur archive collection includes documents relating to local businesses, the town’s people and buildings.
SEE OUR ARCHIVES COLLECTION
The QVH CollectionThe Queen Victoria Hospital collection has local significance and includes objects, archives, books and images.
SEE OUR QVH COLLECTIONUpcoming Events & Activities
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
History of Our Town
East Grinstead has a long history, from the Medieval period to the present day. Set…
Rebuilding Bodies and Souls
Our ‘Rebuilding Bodies and Souls’ flagship exhibition opened in 2016, the 75th anniversary year of…
LATEST NEWS
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28
Nov
Job Opportunities at East Grinstead Museum
READ MOREMay 2026 Museum Manager – East Grinstead Museum East Grinstead Museum is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Museum Manager to lead the delivery and
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16
Oct
New Job Opportunities
READ MOREThere are currently no job vacancies at East Grinstead Museum. However, we are always looking for volunteers with museum experience. If you would like to
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23
Sep
Robert Marchant, 1935-2024
READ MORESadly, we learnt this week that Bob Marchant, the former Secretary of the Guinea Pig Club, and long time supporter of the Museum, passed away
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11
Jan
Mollie Lentaigne – Medical Artist – Recorded McIndoe’s surgical procedures – 2nd World war
READ MOREMollie Lentaigne in her Red Cross uniform Archibald McIndoe,










