Newhaven Museum

The museum collection includes an archive of over 20,000 images related to the history and people of Newhaven and the surrounding district. The images can be searched and viewed on our in-house computer. There is also an extensive collection of artefacts - many have links to Newhaven's maritime heritage, but other topics include Newhaven's involvement as a key supply and front line port during both World Wars, education, local industries and the treatment of the poor during the Victorian era. Visitors can view the displays at their leisure and our helpful volunteer stewards are available to answer questions or help you explore our archives and photo collection. For 2024's Heritage Open Days we will have a special exhibition highlighting famous (and perhaps some infamous) people who lived in or were connected to Newhaven in the past. We will also be hosting local artist Rachel Adams, who will be showcasing her multi-media take on Newhaven's transport heritage. Refreshments and toilets are available at the adjacent Paradise Park garden centre.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1100-1600

Tuesday 10 September:

1100-1600

Wednesday 11 September:

1100-1600

Friday 13 September:

1100-1600

Saturday 14 September:

1100-1600

Location & directions

Avis Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0PR

Directions:

Newhaven museum is located at the northern end of Paradise Park Garden Centre - look for the large gun outside. Buses stop outside the garden centre - check local bus timetable for information.

Contact on day:

Will Pilfold

Telephone number:

+447831900130

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The toilets, including disabled, are approximately 100 yards from the museum outside the adjacent garden centre. Refreshments are available in the garden centre.

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