Closure of Horsham Museum and Art Gallery – 16 September

The Horsham Museum and Art Gallery will be closed today, Tuesday 16 September, following a break-in that occurred overnight. The incident resulted in damage to the museum which requires repair.

Sussex Police have been notified and are actively investigating the matter. We are currently helping with their enquiries.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate the public’s understanding while we work to restore the site. The Museum will remain closed until further notice, and we will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

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Horsham Blue Star Harriers - 100 Years

2025 marks the centenary of Horsham Blue Star Harriers, the town's athletics club. Visit this display to learn more about the history of the club. The display will open from 6pm on 18 July for our Museum Late.

Promotional graphic for children's trail in red, cream and blue. Cartoons of hats, binoculars and magnifying glasses. Reads: The Top Secret Spy: Children's Trail. Tuesday 12 August to Saturday 27 September, 10am - 4pm. Free admission.

New Children's Trail: The Top Secret Spy

Can you crack the code? Search the Museum for hidden spy facts to decode a secret message.

The Gallery at Horsham Museum

Our gallery features a changing collection of artworks by talented local artists. The current display features a variety of styles and media with all artworks available to buy.

Causeway House

Become a Friend of Horsham Museum

Support the museum by joining the Friends of Horsham Museum.  The Friends fundraise for the museum as well as host a series of events.

More things to do

Anglo Saxon brooch

Museum Blog

Find out more about the work behind the scenes at the museum by reading our blog posts, written by our staff and volunteers.

Cemetery Gates - Denne Road Cemetery

Denne Cemetery Trail

Denne Road Cemetery plays an important part in Horsham’s historic heritage. Laid to rest within these grounds are those whose lives and work made a significant contribution to the town and district.

A mid-century push along dog toy

Adopt an Object

Support the museum and our collections today by adopting a museum object.

Children work together on a flints activity

Schools

Capture children's imaginations and bring the past to life with a school visit or workshop. Designed for early years and reception up to Key Stage 2.