Marlipins Museum
Marlipins Museum, 36 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5DA
The Grade II listed Norman building in the high street of the coastal town of Shoreham-by-Sea is famous for its striking flint and limestone chequerboard façade.
The building, which dates back to the 12th century, is understood to have been used as a toll or custom house for the port and markets, providing secure storage for high-end goods such as wines, spices and fabrics.
Now it is home to a unique collection which sheds light on the area’s rich maritime history, with objects collected from shipwrecks off the coast of Sussex and further afield.
On display are naval surgeons’ sinister-looking medical instruments to incredible examples of 19th century ship models. There are also souvenirs from the HMS Royal George, the largest warship in the world at the time of her launch in 1756, which sank off Portsmouth the same year.
This year will also see a new temporary exhibition of maritime paintings featuring many ships which have links to Sussex.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 11.00am to 15.00pm
- Sunday 15 September:
- 11.00am to 15.00pm
Location & directions
Marlipins Museum, 36 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5DA
- Contact on day:
- Marlipins Museum
- Telephone number:
- +441273462994
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
