Museum
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
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Housed in a grand Victorian building, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery offers a diverse journey through local heritage, natural sciences, and decorative arts. Visitors can explore exhibits on the town's smuggling past, a recreated Victorian street, and an extensive taxidermy collection featuring whimsical dioramas. The art gallery showcases works by local artists and temporary exhibitions, while the natural history displays include fossils and minerals. It's a family-friendly attraction that provides insight into Hastings' cultural and natural landscape.
Don't miss
- Walter Potter's taxidermy dioramas, including the famous 'Kittens' Wedding'
- Local history galleries covering Hastings' role in the Norman Conquest and smuggling
- Fine art collection with works by British painters like John Piper and Edward Burra
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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