Museums
Museums in Winchelsea Beach
Below are listings for museums in Winchelsea Beach and the surrounding area ...
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Hastings Fishermen's Museum
Hastings 7 miles from Winchelsea Beach
01424 461 446
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A former fishermen’s church by old net shops, now a museum on local fishing with ship models, nets, old photographs and the Lugger ‘Enterprise’, built in 1912. An adjacent net shop may also be viewed, together with 4 more fishing boats which are displayed outside.
Rye Museum: Ypres Tower
Rye 2.4 miles from Winchelsea Beach
01797 226 728
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The Rye Museum has two sites, the Ypres Tower (early 14th century) and the East Street site. The Tower has had many roles in its history from a fortification to protect the town, to a private dwelling, a prison and a mortuary. It is the oldest building–except for St Mary’s church–open to the public in … more
Shipwreck Museum
Hastings 6.9 miles from Winchelsea Beach
01424 437 452
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Maritime museum with 3000 years of historic treasures from local shipwrecks. Audiovisual show ‘A Shipwreck Adventure’, push button videos, talks with slides on shipwreck and coastal history topics.
Rye Museum: East Street
Rye 2.5 miles from Winchelsea Beach
01797 226 728
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Rye Museum has two sites in the town: Ypres Tower and East Street which is the main site for exhibits and public events such as talks and coffee mornings. It houses changing exhibitions concerning different aspects of Rye life. The latest of these features Ryes connections to Royal Weddings. A major exhibit features Captain Pugwash, … more
Winchelsea Court Hall Museum
Winchelsea 0.9 miles from Winchelsea Beach
01797 226 642
07918 704 559
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A small local museum with exhibits on the ancient town of Winchelsea, the Cinque Ports and their history. Maps, coins, seals, pictures, weights and measures, local pottery, photographs and other memorabilia are all on display.