Bexhill Museum

From the Giant Crab of Japan to tiny Goldcrests; from Egyptology to ethnography, Bexhill Museum's displays have a variety and scope to interest everybody.

Come and see local wildlife, history, geology, and archaeology illustrated and explained in our displays. Collections for which there is not enough room are held in store and can be seen by anyone making an appointment.

A visit to Bexhill Museum enhances your stay in the town. Find out about the local wildlife; discover the area's development from prehistory to the present day, including the story of the De la Warr Pavilion and the architects' model. Studying the footprints and fossils adds interest to your beach walk for you may find your own proof of Iguanodon's existence here.

The Museum's Custodians are pleased to answer questions and, if you phone for an appointment on +44 (0) 1424 787 950, Museum staff are pleased to offer more detailed information from "behind the scenes" at the Museum.

The Museum is ideally situated. A seafront stroll to the Clocktower leads you there. Stay for however long you wish. Children are fascinated by the dinosaurs and the giant crab and they can express their talents for drawing or answering quizzes at an activity table while parents browse. When you have had your fill Egerton Park abounds with flowers and shrubs all the year round. The tennis courts, lake and children's play area supply other forms of entertainment. The Park's north-east gate leads to antique shops before returning to Sackville Road.

Collections Access Centre allows all visitors to find out more about the museum's collections, displays, local history and archaeology. Easy to use touch screen computers give access to photographs, documents, paintings,videos and oral history. Copy maps and research material also available for those who choose not to use the computers. Handling Collection and quiz. Explore the total collection of the museum!

Temporary exhibtions in 2006 include include textiles from Ghana and Bexhill's Bicycle Boulevard.