We are a small independent museum opened in May 1956 in the fishermen's church of St Nicholas, a chapel of ease. We still have baptisms & annual carol service. Inside the Museum you can see and visit the deck of the last Hastings' sailing lugger Enterprise built in 1912; enjoy a large display of photographs and pictures, model boats and many other interesting objects. There is an external display with a variety of boats, you can look inside one of the towns iconic listed [Grade II*] Net Shops, and see how Hastings folk used boats cut in half when they had been caught engaged in smuggling. Our small souvenir shop is packed with a variety of memorabilia, fossils and gemstones, cards and local history books - something to suit every pocket.
Great little museum. Been here several times over the years. Lots to see.
A treasure trove of local history. Photos, paintings and artefacts for you to peruse at leisure in this free museum. If you're on the seafront, pop in as it's well worth a visit.
A must-visit (if you're into understanding a towns culture, heritage and history!). The care and attention that has gone into curating stories of Hastings over hundreds of years, photos, models, life size exhibitions and more besides. A wonderful tribute to the town. Wish we'd had a bit longer - spent about 45 minutes here, could be 60-90 depending on how much you want to take in. Be sure to leave a donation and don't miss some of the outside info boards too.
A lovely little museum right by the sea. We were left to explore at our own pace, which took us about 20 mins as we had a small child with us. You can climb on a boat and see sea animal specimens and there's lots of local history. There's parking behind it which was vast, PS2.20 for an hour or PS4 for two hours. Great to sign the visitors book and see where other visitors where from! A small gift shop on the way out and friendly staff. I wouldn't say it was worth a trip into hasting to visit but definitely great as something to do as part of a bigger day out!
Great little museum, with lots of artefacts, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and free to enter. Accessible for pushchairs and wheelchair users. Some lovely little souvenirs are available to buy too. Definitely worth a visit
Well worth a visit. Free entry, but most people donate a small amount . Find out the history of the local fishing industry, lifeboats, local characters & what's involved with providing this nation fish & chips plus the smoking of our favourite fish
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Restaurant
Toilets
Good for kids
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Great little museum. Been here several times over the years. Lots to see.
A treasure trove of local history. Photos, paintings and artefacts for you to peruse at leisure in this free museum. If you're on the seafront, pop in as it's well worth a visit.
A must-visit (if you're into understanding a towns culture, heritage and history!). The care and attention that has gone into curating stories of Hastings over hundreds of years, photos, models, life size exhibitions and more besides. A wonderful tribute to the town. Wish we'd had a bit longer - spent about 45 minutes here, could be 60-90 depending on how much you want to take in. Be sure to leave a donation and don't miss some of the outside info boards too.
A lovely little museum right by the sea. We were left to explore at our own pace, which took us about 20 mins as we had a small child with us. You can climb on a boat and see sea animal specimens and there's lots of local history. There's parking behind it which was vast, PS2.20 for an hour or PS4 for two hours. Great to sign the visitors book and see where other visitors where from! A small gift shop on the way out and friendly staff. I wouldn't say it was worth a trip into hasting to visit but definitely great as something to do as part of a bigger day out!
Great little museum, with lots of artefacts, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and free to enter. Accessible for pushchairs and wheelchair users. Some lovely little souvenirs are available to buy too. Definitely worth a visit
Well worth a visit. Free entry, but most people donate a small amount . Find out the history of the local fishing industry, lifeboats, local characters & what's involved with providing this nation fish & chips plus the smoking of our favourite fish
