Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, Worthing, Sussex Free entry

Details

Accessibility

"There are disabled parking spaces outside the library on Richmond Road and in the Civic car park area off Stoke Abbott Road (to the back of the Assembly Hall). 

Assistance Dogs 

Worthing Theatres and Museum welcomes registered assistance dogs in all venues. Please talk to our team for any specific requirements 

Wheelchair Access 

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery is fully wheelchair accessible. There are exhibitions, displays and education room on the ground floor of the building and the upstairs exhibitions and displays are easily accessible via the lift. A Wheelchair is available to borrow on request.

Toilets

The Museum has lower ground floor toilets with baby change facilities and ground floor disabled access with baby change facilities.

Bag/buggy storage

The Museum does not have lockers there is space for buggy’s and prams to be left in the main foyer.

Hearing Loops

Are available in the activity rooms and shop.

Seating

Seating is available throughout most sections of the Museum."

Brief description

"Explore our permanent collections and temporary exhibitions set amongst the Edwardian architecture of our unique gallery spaces. Uncover buried archaeological treasures and discover the story of Worthing. Explore the museum’s incredible costume collection with garments dating back to the early 17th century. Immerse yourself in the collection of art which includes fine examples of Pre-Raphaelite Modern British and contemporary painting.

A free attraction in the heart of the town, the museum and gallery presents a dynamic family friendly exhibition programme along with exciting events for everyone to take part in."

Address

Chapel Road, Worthing BN11 1HP

Email

https://wtam.uk/contact/

Phone

01903 206206

Website

https://wtam.uk/museum

Directions

"By Car

Worthing Museum and Art Gallery has no dedicated car parking. Worthing NCP Car Park (BN11 1LG) is 3 minutes walk away (0.2 miles).  

Worthing High Street Multi-storey Car Park (BN11 1NY), above the Guildbourne Centre, is 6 minutes walk away (0.3 miles).

There are disabled parking spaces outside the library on Richmond Road and in the Civic car park area off Stoke Abbott Road (to the back of the Assembly Hall).

By Bike

Traditional bike stands are available just outside the venue. These are uncovered and unmonitored – left at owners risk.

By Coach

Parking – The Lido, Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3QJ  is 8 minutes walk away (0.4 miles). There are numerous coach parking spaces along Marine Parade.

Drop Off / Pick Up – We do not have a dedicated coach parking space, however there is a bus stop outside the museum which taxis could use as a drop off point. If you have access requirements or would like to book our Assembly Hall coach space, please contact us."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Current opening times (August 2021):

Thursday: 10am – 8pm

Friday: 10am – 5pm

Saturday: 10am – 5pm

Sunday: 11am – 3pm

Transport

"By Rail

Worthing (WRH) station is 9 minutes walk away (0.4 miles).

By Bus

South Street (Stops J, K, L and M), Worthing, BN11 3AW are 5 minutes walk away (0.3 miles)."

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