Special Exhibits
Now on Show

"Industry"

The exhibition looks at the various industries mainly in the Steyning area but also includes the Upper Beeding Cement Works. There are several images that have not been displayed in the museum before, particularly of the Tannery in Tanyard Lane.

Other topics include the Gas Works, Electric works, milling, clock making, the Forge, railway, brewing and construction. There are some wonderful images of local folk hard at work in trades that have disappeared. 

The exhibition is on show from late May onwards.

Also showing now

 "Steyning's Treasures"

A celebration of the Treasures Act 1996 with a look at what local metal detectorists have found.

and

 "Gert and Daisy's Wartime Cookbook"

The Museum's contribution for the 2017 Steyning Food and Drink Festival.

How folk coped with rationing during the World War 2!

Coming Soon!

"The Big Draw"

The annual nationwide museum art activity for children. (October)

"Childhood Past"

A reflection on the childhood of yesteryear which will include
“The Old Curiosity Shop” – a recreation of toy shop goods through the Victorian period to approximately the 1960s.
The exhibition will also look at child poverty and labour.
(November)

 

  Click HERE to see a small selection of our permanent exhibits.

Site last updated
15 June 2017