Arundel Museum

Upcoming events at Arundel Museum

Theatre

Around £8

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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Community

July Women’s Land Army Recruitment Office

There will be three dates where you can be interviewed to find out if you would be a suitable candidate to have joined the Women's Land Army. Saturday 30 May, Saturday 4 July and Saturday 12 September, 10am-3.30pm Normal admission applies.

Sat 4 JulArundel Museum

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Talks & Lectures

Around £8

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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History & HeritageTalks & Lectures

Around £5

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

Sat 15 AugArundel 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. 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 & Culture

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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CommunityHistory & Heritage

Heritage Open Day

Discover the story of Arundel, the Town, the Castle, the River and its People. The Museum is located opposite the entrance to the castle. Come and enjoy seeing the Museum for <strong>free</strong> for one day as part of the national Heritage Open Day festival. On Saturday 12 September 2026, we are open 10-4.00. At the Museum, there will also be the chance to enjoy the 'Women's Land Army in Sussex exhibition'. Also the recruitment for the Women's Land Army office will be open...

Sat 12 SeptArundel Museum

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September Women’s Land Army Recruitment Office

There will be three dates where you can be interviewed to find out if you would be a suitable candidate to have joined the Women's Land Army. Saturday 30 May, Saturday 4 July and Saturday 12 September, 10am-3.30pm Normal admission applies.

Sat 12 SeptArundel Museum

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Community

Manteaux Sale of Jackets and Coats

Manteaux Jackets and Coats sale: Jackets, blazers and coats designed and tailored in the UK and Ireland, exclusively for Manteaux using the finest fabrics Abraham Moon and Harris Tweed. With discount prices, a special sale. Get yourself a new warm coat for the Autumn / Winter. The sale will be open 10.00am-4.00pm 15 October - Saturday 17 October. On Sunday 18 October, they will be open 10am-2pm. The sale will also be open 10.00am-4.00pm 21 October - Saturday 24 October. On Sunday 25 October, they will be open 10am-2pm. <strong>It will not be open Monday 19 October to Wednesday 21 October inclusive.</strong>

Thu 15 OctArundel Museum

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Talks & Lectures

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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