Telling the Story of East Grinstead | East Grinstead 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.

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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

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Rebuilding Bodies and Souls

November 28, 2016 - November 28, 2018

East Grinstead Museum

We are delighted to share our vision for the ‘Rebuilding Bodies and Souls’ flagship project…

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History of Our Town

November 28, 2016 - November 28, 2020

East Grinstead Museum

Although the new display in the old temporary space will devote itself to the history…

15 Jul

Vacancy: Trustee Treasurer

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Trustee Treasurer. The Treasurer will work closely with the Chair and the Board, overseeing the Museum’s external bookkeeper and
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06 Jul

Ye Dorset Arms at East Grinstead

What’s in a name? Previously The Newe Inn, The Ounce, and The Cat, The Dorset Arms has been an inn for over 500 years. There
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05 Jul

Announcement – New Chair of Trustees

East Grinstead Museum, which tells the story of East Grinstead and the surrounding area, including the remarkable story of the Guinea Pig Club, announced today
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23 May

Call for Artists

As the centenary anniversary of the end of WW1 approaches East Grinstead Museum are preparing for an art exhibition. Artists, both emerging and established, are
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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.

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Rebuilding Bodies and Souls

History of Our Town

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Vacancy: Trustee Treasurer

Ye Dorset Arms at East Grinstead

Announcement – New Chair of Trustees

Call for Artists

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