Museums

Anne of Cleves House and Museum (Lewes)

Anne of Cleves House and Museum, in Lewes, is a large Tudor hall house, said given to the wife of Henry VIII in their divorce settlement. It contains the Lewes folk museum, exhibitions illustrating the post-mediaeval social and economic history of Sussex, and a collection of Sussex ironwork.

Barbican House (Lewes)

Barbican House, close by the castle gate, is home to the museum of Sussex Archaeology. The museum charts the history of the county and its people from early beginnings to medieval times. It also houses a fascinating display of remains, tools and artefacts from an ancient way of life, and explores the impact of invasion by the Romans, Saxons, and the Normans. Telephone 01273 486290

Ditchling Museum (Ditchling)

Local history comes alive at Ditchling Museum in dioramas, tableaux and illustrated charts. The collection is housed in the Victorian School, in a lovely setting beside the church, the pond and the green. The museum has full facilities for the disabled, toilets, a children's playground, gift shop and coffee shop. Throughout the year a variety of special

Newhaven Museum (Newhaven)

Newhaven Museum is sited next to Paradise Family Leisure Park. It contains a collection of photographs, artefacts and documents relating to Newhaven and the surrounding area. There is also a wealth of historical material relating to the cross-Channel ferry service.

Seaford Martello Tower Museum (Seaford)

Seaford Martello Tower is now the home of Seaford Local History Museum which contains a wealth of information on the town's past and present. There are also displays recreating shops and domestic scenes from Victorian times onwards. These include Victorian and Wartime Kitchens, a Grocer's Store, Dressmaker's Parlour, Cinema, School, Chemist and Toyshop.

The following external link goes to the East Sussex Community Information Service's list with contact details for Museums in East Sussex
www.escis.org.uk/Search/East_Sussex_Only/museums