Bexhill Museum
Bexhill Museum
4.5
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Bexhill Museum offers something for everyone from local history & archaeology to fashion & Bexhill’s motor heritage. Our unique collections are housed in a distinctive building combining a traditional Edwardian museum with a modern extension. The Museum runs a wide range of special events, activities and workshops throughout the year for children, families and adults.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Corinne LBexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom55 contributionsA great place to visitLoved this place. A diverse range of artefacts in this museum. The whole place was well organised and laid out to easily navigate. The highlight was the knowledgeable staff who explained about the exhibits and gave us lots of historic information about Bexhill, thank you, it was much appreciated.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 November 2023
- Heather BBroad Oak, United Kingdom90 contributionsGreat find, interesting exhibits and amazing volunteersGreat find on a cold day. Can’t believe we’ve never been before. We received a really warm and enthusiastic welcome from the volunteers. All were very knowledgeable and offered lots of additional information. Lots of interesting exhibits with lots of local finds. Trains, cars, clothing, war, nature even dinosaurs! Go and see for yourself if you’ve never been.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 December 2023
- Keith SBanbury, United Kingdom3 contributionsBexhill Museum - A Wonderful Surprise!My wife and I visited Bexhill Museum after seeing it on Pete Waterman's TV prog. The place was a revelation. Everything is so brilliantly set out and although we went for the model railways originally we could not tear ourselves away from so much else on offer. Above all, the staff were excellent. So welcoming and informative without being overbearing. The museum was terrific and we shall return even though we live in Oxforshire.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 December 2023
- mjp5Halesowen, United Kingdom64 contributionsFantastic Bexhill MuseumWhat an amazing place. We visited on Boxing Day afternoon and were greeted by very polite, friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. The contents of the museum flows in a logical development of Bexhill and there were volunteers in each area to add further information about the exhibits. Our little Grandson (2) was busy trying to find ‘Rudolph’ and was mesmerised by the excellent Eddy Izzard Railways (previously seen on Pete Watermans TV program). The railway display must not be missed. The winter layout has so many features brilliantly explained by the volunteers. A shop (railway and local books, pocket money toys ) and a small welcoming Coffee shop adds to the atmosphere. Admissions are really reasonable (£4 adults/£3 concessions) and Annual Tickets for two people at the same address is £22.50 is fantastic value). There is so much to see, you can’t do it in one visit. Thanks to everyone who is involved in running this gem in Bexhill.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 29 December 2023
- Mark BRoyal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom28 contributionsAn enjoyable journey through the diverse history of Bexhill on SeaI have been meaning to visit the Bexhill Museum for a while and today, a beautiful January day, we finally made it. We were not disappointed. An eclectic collection of items many directly linked to Bexhill. Some exhibits were millions of years old and others merely within one hundred years. What made our visit so special was the enthusiasm and knowledge of the guides who managed to bring much of what we saw to life and were very happy to answer questions and tell us more about the history of one of our favourite haunts. The museum is right by Egerton Park, a lovely place to wander around, we didn't try the tearoom, but a good reason to make a return visit. If you are in Bexhill and want a gentle journey through the diverse history of the place I would really recommend a couple of hours browsing the displays.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 January 2024
- Odyssey077049701191 contributionThanks!Had to write a review (don't normally) as we went to Bexhill museum today and it was wonderful! Very warm and welcoming. Fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable staff. My children (7) loved it. I saw lots of very interesting displays. Will go back on my own so I can read more of the descriptions/ information!Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 29 March 2024
- JanetRedhill, United Kingdom64 contributionsBigger and better than it looks outsideRainy halfterm day excellent way to pass the morning. Took longer than expected-quite a variety to see and kept the kids (11 and 10) interest. Things to spot/quiz in return for a sticker. Staff friendly and helpful. Absolute worst thing was the parking though.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 28 May 2024
- SUPERTRAMP70Battle, United Kingdom432 contributionsAmazing museum experienceOf all the years living in East Sussex, I have never visited the museum. Went along to the Easter egg hunt and was overwhelmed by the museum. The volunteers are a credit to the museum full of knowledge and very welcoming . We went quite late, so I had to rush around but will definitely go backVisited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 2 June 2024
- SonTosh4 contributionsSuch an interesting little museum!A must 'go to' place! This beautiful little museum will be worth every minute of your visit! Welcoming and knowledgable volunteers who are clearly proud of where they work. Lots of interest for kids to 92yr olds. With a lift between floors, it makes it easy to get around the exhibits. Look out for Eddie Izzard's family model railways. Plus - who knew that Bexhill on Sea was the birthplace of British motor racing?! Thank you to Gordon and Chris for making our visit the best it could be; you do your museum proud and they couldn't wish any more from you wonderful volunteers! Clean toilets, a cafe and easy disabled access. If ever you find yourself in or near Bexhill on Sea, pay this museum a visit and you won't be disappointed.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 June 2024
- James M1 contributionWonderful Bexhill nostalgia tripA very well ordered and presented museum with fun interactions for children, I loved the old movie of Bexhill, especially Egerton Park, Churchill's boy's costume, the cuneiform stones, duck billed platypus, and exhibit descriptions, even a famous artist's paining of one of the local attractions, a real treasure trove and so much to see, wonderful nostalgia trip and very caring and inspiring and knowledgeable staff who made us feel relaxed and welcome. Highly recommended. The children loved it too and found the exhibits exciting, even the costumes. Drinks available and a souvenir shop, place for a buggy.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 30 June 2024
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Peter R
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK71 contributions
Feb 2020
There are 4 distinct collections at this museum which has just re-opened for the year. The Sargent Collection (something for everyone) The Technology Collection (several cars and how engines work), The Costume Collection (displays of clothes from different eras and the World War 2 Collection (showing the original and new model train displays of the patron of the museum Eddie Izzard. The new train display is a model of Bexhill in the snows of 1940, which will carry on being added to for the next two years. The museum has a very moderate entry charge of £3 per adult and a lower charge for concessions and children. To find the museum, go along the front past the De La Warr pavillion and turn left at the clocktower. Free parking.
Written 8 February 2020
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Simone Holland
Ottery St. Mary, UK64 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
As part of our anniversary trip, we made a beeline for this museum. My wife knew that there was a train set built by Eddie and his brother and therefore it was a necessary part of our excursion.
I don’t think I really expected to enjoy it as much as I did but for £3pp, it’s worth every single penny. We even donated above and beyond - everyone that works there is a volunteer and their passion for their work and their history is phenomenal.
Every single person we spoke to was informative and welcoming. It seems quite small but it’s a bit of a Tardis and it would be easy to spend a lot of time just absorbing all the history in the museum.
I particularly liked the explanation of why an albino squirrel is albino and how it probably doesn’t help them survive! Also, the golden eagle! I naively didn’t realise how huge they were until I saw that one up close.
Top Tip: avoid if you don’t like taxidermy!
I don’t think I really expected to enjoy it as much as I did but for £3pp, it’s worth every single penny. We even donated above and beyond - everyone that works there is a volunteer and their passion for their work and their history is phenomenal.
Every single person we spoke to was informative and welcoming. It seems quite small but it’s a bit of a Tardis and it would be easy to spend a lot of time just absorbing all the history in the museum.
I particularly liked the explanation of why an albino squirrel is albino and how it probably doesn’t help them survive! Also, the golden eagle! I naively didn’t realise how huge they were until I saw that one up close.
Top Tip: avoid if you don’t like taxidermy!
Written 23 August 2020
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Ben_and_Fi
Bexhill39 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
I’ve lived in Bexhill for almost 40 years but was amazed at how many things I didn’t know about the town.
This is a fantastic museum with such a wide range of exhibitions ranging from dinosaur footprints to Amazonian relics to a replica racing car from the early 1900’s.
I visited with my 2.5 year old son who was kept very entertained throughout, particularly by the model train sets which depicted bexhill scenes.
The museum staff were friendly and informative bringing many of the exhibitions to life with their knowledge and passion. It was also incredibly well set up from a social distancing perspective.
Timing meant we had to rush a lot of the exhibitions but I could have spent a lot more time here - I will definitely return especially given the £3 price tag.
This is a fantastic museum with such a wide range of exhibitions ranging from dinosaur footprints to Amazonian relics to a replica racing car from the early 1900’s.
I visited with my 2.5 year old son who was kept very entertained throughout, particularly by the model train sets which depicted bexhill scenes.
The museum staff were friendly and informative bringing many of the exhibitions to life with their knowledge and passion. It was also incredibly well set up from a social distancing perspective.
Timing meant we had to rush a lot of the exhibitions but I could have spent a lot more time here - I will definitely return especially given the £3 price tag.
Written 28 September 2020
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Nicola_W_0108
United Kingdom816 contributions
Aug 2021
My husband and I were staying in Bexhill for our mini-moon and thought we would give the museum a try. The layout of the first part of the museum seemed a bit tight and as there were several other people admitted around the same time as us, it was difficult to get past and actually look at what we wanted to in peace. Some of the exhibits were more interesting than others. We did feel irritated by one of the volunteers; we were trying to look at and read the displays ourselves but she kept butting in trying to give us information which was already on the display. I understand they are passionate about the museum but they should leave people to look around/take in the information at their own pace and without interruption, unless we’d initiated conversation and wanted to know more. For me, this spoilt the experience somewhat because I couldn’t concentrate or process what I was reading. The Bexhill model presentation was interesting - a shame the sound effects weren’t working but still a nice experience. The toilets are in the complete wrong place - people had to squeeze their way through past the presentation area to access the toilets, which is obviously inconvenient and interrupts the presentation for those listening. On both entering and exiting, we heard staff sharing how much money the museum had taken on various days. I can imagine they are proud that people are visiting, but it’s a bit distasteful discussing profits when customers are in earshot. Not sure if I would visit again but for the reasonable admission, it’s worth a look around for a couple of hours.
Written 16 August 2021
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epspjs
London, UK210 contributions
May 2021
Museum just opened again and what a fascinating experience. So much to see and learn, staff/volunteers extremely knowledgeable and such a cheap admission price Absolutely fascinating to see all the exhibits and don't forget to look up at the ceiling. A great deal of effort has gone into these exhibits and just wish we had more time to visit so leave yourself enough time to get involved in everything. Will definitely be visiting again. Also good to see all the Covid safety measures in place.
Written 19 May 2021
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Travelforfun35
Brighton, UK51 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
The curators of the museum were really knowledgeable and informative. The museum has an extremely eclectic collection and it was very interesting. Bexhill has an extraordinary history. We may return, as I don’t think we saw everything (it was hot today!). What I would really recommend to visitors is to go the museum in the morning have a good browse for an hour or two, then into the delightful park behind the museum for a picnic lunch, then a stroll along the prom and an ice cream.
Written 13 June 2021
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79sgrif
Bristol, UK310 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
We went to the museum in the first day of holiday as it was indoors and it was raining. Glad we made the trip. The staff/volunteers were all really friendly and shared lots of useful information. The model railway of Bexhill in the 60’s is fascinating and the talk given is great. We really enjoyed seeing it. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 18 August 2021
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Sushi-fan10
London, UK128 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Truly welcoming and entertaining little museum - with something for everyone. Dinosaur footsteps, a Roman gladiator helmet, taxidermy, Winston Churchill’s boyhood dress, a knitted swimsuit, Eddie Izzard’s family railway set. Planes, trains and automobiles! All for £4 - and really knowledgeable museum staff/volunteers - would recommend to anyone.
Written 24 September 2023
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Roger R
Brighton, England, United Kingdom7 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
Visited the museum on Saturday 4th December 2021 especially to see the Bexhill in snow 1940s model train layout and wasnt disappointed, Didnt know what to expect from the museum but as soon as we stepped foot in the door what came instantly apparent was the dedication and helpfulness of all the staff, very friendly and everyone of them eager to help and tell you about the exhibits.
A special mention about Angela who was at the Bexhill in snow train layout, she was very friendly and told us all about how the layout came about and took time to tell us about the history of the town and buildings in the 40s, she was very knowledgeable and made our visit a great success, thank you.
Will definitely return
A special mention about Angela who was at the Bexhill in snow train layout, she was very friendly and told us all about how the layout came about and took time to tell us about the history of the town and buildings in the 40s, she was very knowledgeable and made our visit a great success, thank you.
Will definitely return
Written 6 December 2021
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Greenlake
25 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
What a lovely museum.There are many varied displays to look at and the staff, many of whom are volunteers, are very knowledgeable and helpful. The Izzard family trainsets are wonderful and have buttons to press - which appeals to both old and young.My husband and I visited for the princely sum of £2.50 each (old wrinklies rate) and it would have been a bargain at twice the price. An ideal way to spend a morning or afternoon at Bexhill. As the museum backs onto Egerton Park you could even make a day of it.The parking on Bexhill seafront is only £2 for 10 hours (8am to 6pm) so all in all it's a bit of a bargain.
Written 27 March 2023
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