Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is closed whilst we are refurbishing the museum.  We are working hard behind the scenes to improve our customer offer and hope to re-open in late Summer 2021.  Until we reopen, we unfortunately cannot answer research enquiries.

Children's trails and activities

Find out about our tailored children's activities and areas of the museum. Plus, we have a popular programme of school holiday activities including workshops.

Children's Art Zone

The Children's Art Zone is open daily and free to visit. We offer:

  • Fun artistic activities that encourage kids to imagine, create and explore the Museum
  • A small play area for our youngest visitors
The Children's Art Zone is a colourful, light space set up for learning and play

Town trails and museum trails

Our special trails are 50p each and include a badge! There are trails designed for under 5s and older children.

  • The Museum trail takes you round our galleries (pictured: Blazing Saddles, a popular stop for kids!)
  • The Town trails explore Horsham Town Centre
  • Look out for panels in the gardens as well as in the museum
A Victorian fire engine with Horsham Fire Engine written on the side

School holiday activities

We run a popular programme of activities and workshops during the school holidays.

Recent activities include:

  • Museum minis: singing and crafts for little ones
  • Lego and Minecraft themed sessions
  • Techy Tots workshops for under 7s

School holiday activities are currently suspended due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Arts materials and activity sheets on a table in the Children's Art Zone