Museum Events

16 April 2024

Remarkable Women: Edith Piaf

Part of a series of talks about Influential Women of the twentieth century. Edith Piaf, also known as “The Little Sparrow”, was one of the most […]
16 April 2024

Remarkable Women: Marie Curie

Part of a series of talks about Influential Women of the twentieth century. Polish born Marie Curie is an icon in the world of modern science. […]
16 April 2024

Remarkable Women: Audrey Hepburn

Part of a series of talks about Influential Women of the twentieth century. When we hear the name Audrey Hepburn, we think of Breakfast at Tiffany’s […]
16 April 2024

Archaeology Walks 2024: Highdown Hill

Enjoy a walk in the countryside with our resident archaeologist talking through points of interest. Highdown Hill dominates the coastal plain, with views from the Isle […]
15 April 2024

Study Session: Interwar Fashion

The 1920s and 30s was a period of accelerated social change and exciting new fashions which were more accessible to more women than ever. See wonderful […]
15 April 2024

Study Session: Austerity Fashion

Explore the impact of the Second World War on women’s clothing and appearance, as represented in the Museum’s collection. See 1940s Utility Fashion, ‘Make Do and […]
15 April 2024

Study Session: Edwardian Fashion

A unique opportunity to explore Edwardian Fashion through the museum’s historic dress collections. Fashion at the turn of twentieth century: explore Edwardian women’s fashion c.1900 – […]
11 April 2024

Worthing Museum Heritage Talks: Worthing and the Great War

The First World War affected all who lived through those terrible years and the people of Worthing were no different. This talk will look at the […]
11 April 2024

Worthing Museum Heritage Talks: The Story of Cissbury Ring

An intimate season of talks with our Archaeology Curator James Sainsbury and guest speakers. Join Archaeologist James for a lecture revealing the historical secrets of mighty […]
11 April 2024

Worthing Museum Heritage Talks: The Story of Highdown Hill

An intimate season of talks with our Archaeology Curator James Sainsbury and guest speakers. Join our archaeologist James for a lecture revealing the fascinating history of […]
11 April 2024

Worthing Museum Heritage Talks: Neolithic Worthing

The Worthing area was a very busy place six thousand years ago, with the sinking of mines in search of high-quality flint, the clearing of forest […]
11 April 2024

Worthing Museum Heritage Talks: The Story of Chanctonbury Ring

An intimate season of talks with our Archaeology Curator James Sainsbury and guest speakers. Chanctonbury Ring is arguably the most famous of Sussex landmarks, crowned by […]
8 April 2024

Worthing Museum Heritage Talks: Admiral Hargood – Trafalgar & Beyond

Admiral William Hargood gained fame and reputation for his part in the great victory at Trafalgar, …but his earlier naval career was marred by bad luck […]
8 April 2024

Worthing Museum Heritage Talks: Bronze Age Worthing

The arrival of bronze with newcomers from the continent fundamentally changed the face of Sussex forever. New technologies and new culture left its mark on the […]
8 April 2024

Worthing Museum Heritage Talks: A New Roman Landscape in Sussex

Join us for a special lecture by David & Rob on their multi-year project uncovering the exceptionally busy Roman landscape of the Ouse Valley north of […]
3 April 2024

Edwardian Legacy – Worthing at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century

28th September – 2nd March The dawn of the 20th century saw Worthing emerge from Late Victorian stagnation into a period of rapid urban growth, linked […]
3 April 2024

Lost in Parys

22nd June – 29th September An exhibition which invites the viewer to explore a landscape of love, grief and loss expressed through the work of artists […]
3 April 2024

A New Roman Landscape in Sussex

21st September – 12th January An exhibition showcasing the incredible discovery of a Roman villa complex, road system and substantial town in Sussex since 2005 under […]