WHAT’S ON
We have a varied programme of exhibitions, events and activities for all the family.
Community Cases
Lifesaving medals
July 2024
David Slade has lent the museum some of his collection of vintage Life saving medals. They are on display with the stories of the people they have been awarded to. Names included two seaman who perished on HMS Hood and the actress who played Mrs Peacock in “Are You Being Served?”.
During the summer holidays, we will be showcasing the medals of the clubs current members.
What will be in the case for 2024?
Throughout 2024
We are looking to get the community involved in the exhibitions and displays in 2024.
Are you part of a community group or local school? Do you want to showcase your groups work, awards or anniversaries? Has your Scouting or Guiding Unit done some amazing badge work?
Then contact the Museum and see how you can be involved in the Museum’s programme for 2024!
Upcoming Events held at Rustington Museum
Talks are every 3rd Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise stated).
Talk: A Virtual Stroll Around Arundel
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
2 – 4pm
Speaker: Arundel Walking Tours
Join us for a pictorial stroll around historic Arundel, with historic views and locations from the filming of “Wicked Little Letters”.
To book tickets, contact the Museum or:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictorial-tour-of-arundel-tickets-922858573837
For more details contact us.
Image: postcard of Arundel by Lynette Nicholson
Talk: Behind the scenes of Pride and Prejudice
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
2 – 4pm
Robert Parker, previous Manager of Sudbury Hall, shares photographs of the filming of the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice.
To book tickets contact the Museum or:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behind-the-scenes-of-pride-and-prejudice-bbc-tickets-922883578627
For more details contact us.
Image: photograph showing behind the scenes of the BBC Production
Talk: The History of the Rustington Players
Wednesday, 15 January 2025,
2 – 4pm
Speaker: Colin Bolton
Colin Bolton, archivist, explores the colourful and creative history of the ever popular local amateur dramatics group the Rustington Players.
To book tickets, contact the Museum or:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/story-of-rustington-players-tickets-922949415547
For more details contact us.
Image: The cast of the Rustington Players production of Mother Goose.
FREE Family crafts at Rustington Museum
Join us at the Museum for FREE family crafty days during te summer holidays.
With fun things to make and quizzes to do, they are a great way to spend an afternoon.
Everything is provided – just bring yourselves!
For more details contact us.
Family Activities – now available on-line
Jigsaw Puzzles
Knightscroft Hotel
Follow the link below to discover online jigsaws based on postcards in the Museum Collection:
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/RustingtonMuse1
Tell us your fastest times on our Facebook page!
Word Search
Famous names and homes
Search for the names of some of the famous names that lived in Rustington and the names of their homes.
Follow this link:
https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/5388362/famous-names-and-houses/
Colouring in
St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church
Print off a copy of the colouring page to add some colour to this picture.
We have a small, but growing, team of dedicated volunteers.
Our volunteers assist the museum staff with researching, cataloguing, stewarding, interviewing people as part of Rustington Remembers, and much more.
The volunteers are an invaluable to running the museum and making it a success.