Arundel Museum

Upcoming events at Arundel Museum

Talks & LecturesHistory & Heritage

Talk: The Highdown Big Dig

<strong>Highdown Big Dig Talk </strong>James Sainsbury, curator of Archaeology at Worthing Museum will talk about the discoveries made during the Highdown Big Dig July 2025. Wednesday 15 April 2026 £8 member / £10 non-member, doors open 6.10pm for 6.30pm prompt start. Book by email / or pop into the Museum

Wed 15 AprArundel Museum

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Talks & LecturesHistory & Heritage

Talk: The Highdown Big Dig

<strong>Highdown Big Dig Talk </strong>James Sainsbury, curator of Archaeology at Worthing Museum will talk about the discoveries made during the Highdown Big Dig July 2025. Wednesday 15 April 2026 £8 member / £10 non-member, doors open 6.10pm for 6.30pm prompt start. Book by email / or pop into the Museum

Wed 15 AprArundel Museum

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Arts & CultureMarkets & Fairs

Artisan Spring Fair

Chat with our local artists and designer/makers about their workshops and enjoy their unique artworks. Featuring seven artist and makers local to Arundel, you'll find witty, kitsch and poignant assemblages, unique cards and coasters based on artists original art works, luscious ceramics, calming watercolour landscapes, recycled metal garden art, glorious felted products and pictures, immaculately designed and sewn textile gifts, exquisite illustrated stained glass and colourful sustainable jewellery. You'll be spoiled for choice! Refreshments (in aid of the museum trust) will help you choose the perfect presents for family, friends and yourself. Located opposite the entrance to Arundel Castle. <strong>Please note, all stall holder spaces have been taken for this event.</strong>

Sat 25 AprArundel Museum

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CommunityHistory & Heritage

Exhibition: Women’s Land Army

War affected every section of society, not just the military. More food needed to be produced and, as men were recruited into the armed services, there were fewer hands to do the work. At the same time, farmers were being pressed to convert more land to arable from pasture. Women had always been involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, but now their contribution was critical... This exhibition will explore the practicalities of how the Land Army was organised, the key figures involved and some of the challenges that were encountered along the way. Despite the misgivings, and sometimes the hostility, of politicians, civil servants, landowners, farmers, trade unions and foresters, who doubted that women would be able to undertake the range of farm work, and very often failed to give WLA leaders and volunteers the credit and recognition they, the women of ‘the Cinderella service’, deserved. With thanks to Dr John Godfrey for his writing and research for this exhibition. The exhibition has been generously sponsored by Oakland Grange and Oakland Court Care Homes. Entry to the exhibition is included in your Museum entry ticket.

Sat 2 MayArundel Museum

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Arts & CultureHistory & Heritage

Exhibition: Women’s Land Army

War affected every section of society, not just the military. More food needed to be produced and, as men were recruited into the armed services, there were fewer hands to do the work. At the same time, farmers were being pressed to convert more land to arable from pasture. Women had always been involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, but now their contribution was critical... This exhibition will explore the practicalities of how the Land Army was organised, the key figures involved and some of the challenges that were encountered along the way. Despite the misgivings, and sometimes the hostility, of politicians, civil servants, landowners, farmers, trade unions and foresters, who doubted that women would be able to undertake the range of farm work, and very often failed to give WLA leaders and volunteers the credit and recognition they, the women of ‘the Cinderella service’, deserved. Image: UK Government, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons With thanks to Dr John Godfrey for his writing and research for this exhibition. The exhibition has been generously sponsored by Oakland Grange and Oakland Court Care Homes and other generous donors. Entry to the exhibition is included in your Museum entry ticket.

Sat 2 MayArundel Museum

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TheatreArts & CultureTalks & Lectures

Simon Higlett: Designing Costume for Theatre

Simon Higlett is a very distinguished designer for the theatre and opera houses at home and across the world, including Chichester Festival Theatre. He will give an illustrated talk on designing costume for the theatre. Tickets are £8 for Arundel Museum Society members, £10 non-members. To book pop in or email Doors and bar open at 6pm, 6.30pm the talk starts

Thu 4 JunArundel Museum

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Talks & LecturesHistory & Heritage

Talk: The Women’s Land Army in Sussex

We are delighted to be joined by Sussex historian and academic, Dr John Godfrey. He has researched the Women's Land Army extensively and will give us an insight into the set up of the Women's Land Army during WW2. War affected every section of society, not just the military. More food needed to be produced and, as men were recruited into the armed services, there were fewer hands to do the work. At the same time, farmers were being pressed to convert more land to arable from pasture. Women had always been involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, but now their contribution was critical… Tickets £8 member / £10 non-member. Book by emailing or pop into the Museum. Image from the Museum Collection.

Wed 15 JulArundel Museum

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Talks & LecturesHistory & Heritage

Talk: Key Dates in Georgian History

Author Nicholas Travers will join us again to talk about Key Dates in Georgian History. This will be his second published book, which will be on sale after the talk. He will be available to sign it. Tickets are £5 and can be paid for on the day, you are welcome to book in advance by emailing

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CommunityHistory & Heritage

Exhibition: Women’s Land Army

War affected every section of society, not just the military. More food needed to be produced and, as men were recruited into the armed services, there were fewer hands to do the work. At the same time, farmers were being pressed to convert more land to arable from pasture. Women had always been involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, but now their contribution was critical... This exhibition will explore the practicalities of how the Land Army was organised, the key figures involved and some of the challenges that were encountered along the way. Despite the misgivings, and sometimes the hostility, of politicians, civil servants, landowners, farmers, trade unions and foresters, who doubted that women would be able to undertake the range of farm work, and very often failed to give WLA leaders and volunteers the credit and recognition they, the women of ‘the Cinderella service’, deserved. With thanks to Dr John Godfrey for his writing and research for this exhibition. The exhibition has been generously sponsored by Oakland Grange and Oakland Court Care Homes. Entry to the exhibition is included in your Museum entry ticket. There will be times when it is not open which will be listed here: <ul> <li>Each Wednesday morning</li> </ul>

Fri 4 SeptArundel Museum

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Arts & CultureHistory & Heritage

Exhibition: Women’s Land Army

War affected every section of society, not just the military. More food needed to be produced and, as men were recruited into the armed services, there were fewer hands to do the work. At the same time, farmers were being pressed to convert more land to arable from pasture. Women had always been involved in agriculture, horticulture and forestry, but now their contribution was critical... This exhibition will explore the practicalities of how the Land Army was organised, the key figures involved and some of the challenges that were encountered along the way. Despite the misgivings, and sometimes the hostility, of politicians, civil servants, landowners, farmers, trade unions and foresters, who doubted that women would be able to undertake the range of farm work, and very often failed to give WLA leaders and volunteers the credit and recognition they, the women of ‘the Cinderella service’, deserved. With thanks to Dr John Godfrey for his writing and research for this exhibition. The exhibition has been generously sponsored by Oakland Grange and Oakland Court Care Homes and other donors. Image: For a Healthy, Happy Job Join the Women's Land Army: UK Government, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons   Entry to the exhibition is included in your Museum entry ticket. There will be times when it is not open which will be listed here: <ul> <li>Each Wednesday morning</li> </ul>

Fri 4 SeptArundel Museum

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Talks & LecturesHistory & Heritage

Talk: Shepherds of the Sussex Downs

<b>Ian Everest </b><b>Shepherds of the Sussex Downs Their lives and times</b> <i>Central to Sussex farming in past centuries, and to the economy of the area, were the thousands of sheep that grazed on the Downs. The shepherds, who spent their solitary lives caring for their flocks, were a familiar part of the local countryside. Ian tells their story.</i> Book at the Museum or 1.45pm refreshments / 2pm, prompt, talk starts

Wed 21 OctArundel Museum

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