Museums & Galleries · West Sussex
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
📍 BN11 1HP
Photo: wtm.uk
- Nationally significant collection of clothes people wore and made
- Largest costume collection of everyday wear in the UK
- Artworks and artefacts rooted in Sussex history
- Collections also cover fine and decorative arts, toys and archaeology
- Museum recently modernised while keeping its core stories
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery cares for a nationally significant collection, including the largest costume collection of everyday wear in the UK, alongside fine and decorative arts, toys, dolls and archaeology rooted in Sussex history. It suits anyone curious about local heritage and the stories behind everyday objects. The museum has recently been modernised while staying true to its collections, and is open Wednesday to Saturday, with a later finish on Thursdays. It's set in Worthing, with Worthing station just 0.4 miles away and Worthing Beach House beach 0.5 miles away, making it easy to combine with a seaside visit. There are 40 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those wanting to extend their trip.
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesday to Saturday, with late opening Thursday
- Parking
- Civic Quarter Multi-Storey car park two minutes away
- Accessibility
- Full access details published separately
- Booking
- Booking information provided on site
From the attraction's own website on 22 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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