Telling the Story of East Grinstead | East Grinstead Museum
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Telling the Story of East Grinstead | East Grinstead Museum
Rebuilding Bodies and Souls
Creating a lasting legacy for the Guinea Pig Club.
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History of Our Town
A story that goes back over a thousand years
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EAST GRINSTEAD MUSEUM
East Grinstead Museum is situated in a purpose built building in the centre of the town, only a few minutes from the historic High Street, the Museum tells the story of East Grinstead and the surrounding area from its early beginnings to the present day.
EXHIBITIONS
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
OUR COLLECTIONS
Lockdown Life
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Donate
WHERE ARE WE
Old Market Yard
Cantelupe Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex RH19 3BJ
t: 01342 302233
e:
info@eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk
Usual Opening Times:
Wednesday to Fridays: 10am to 4pm
Facilities:
Wheelchair accessible display areas and toilet
Designated parking space for disabled motorists
Car Park:
Please note that our car park is for volunteer staff and visitors only. Visitors will require a permit to park: please ask at the Front Desk for further details.
OUR MUSEUM
Built with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and money raised by the local community, East Grinstead Museum invites you to discover the old market town and surrounding area.
The town’s first museum opened in March 1926 in the St Swithun’s Church tower under the care of the then vicar, the Reverend Golding Golding-Bird. His collection began with a set of grappling irons, stored at the Church for accessibility. The interest they sparked gave him the idea of a town museum. Its collection was small but included photographs, paintings, tokens and First World War objects, amongst others.
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What our Visitors say
A hidden gem of a museum, highly recommended
John Paul
Very pleasantly surprised. Tells the story of a pioneering WWII burns hospital.
Tom Mudd
East Grinstead Museum traces the history of the town and surrounding area through displays and technology. There are facilities for research and a children’s activity corner, as well as regular exhibitions, events and activities. Open Wed to Sat 10am to 4pm and Sundays 1 to 4pm. Free admission.
Roy Henderson
This museum is really interesting. It has lots of information of local history (of course), but it also displays historical medical equipment that was used in previous years. Very welcoming staff and is actually a lovely place to go.
Georg Phillip Telemann
Amazing history within the town. Definitely worth a visit, whether you are local or not.
James Akehurst
My kids want to visit every museum now Tour guide Fran was funny, engaging, and full of fun quirky facts about the local area..
Hannah Hunter
Cannot say enough about the East Grinstead Museum experience: fun, informative, never dull, fast paced and just give an amazing perspective on the town.
Ruth Lawson
Loved the tour! This was one of the main reasons I chose to visit East Grinstead Museum.
Teresa Barrett
OUR COLLECTIONS
The Objects Collection
Our object collection includes a range of objects relating to the town of East Grinstead and the surrounding villages.
SEE OUR OBJECTS COLLECTION
The Images Collection
Our image collection includes scenes and pictorial records depicting East Grinstead through the ages.
SEE OUR IMAGES COLLECTION
The Archives Collection
Our archive collection includes documents relating to local businesses, the town’s people and buildings.
SEE OUR ARCHIVES COLLECTION
The QVH Collection
The Queen Victoria Hospital collection has local significance and includes objects, archives, books and images.
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Upcoming Events & Activities
April 24, 2026
East Grinstead Museum
Free Museum Tour
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May 1, 2026
East Grinstead Museum
Free Museum Tour
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May 8, 2026
East Grinstead Museum
Free Museum Tour
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May 15, 2026
East Grinstead Museum
Free Museum Tour
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Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
History of Our Town
November 28, 2016 - November 22, 2030
East Grinstead Museum
East Grinstead has a long history, from the Medieval period to the present day. Set…
Rebuilding Bodies and Souls
April 23, 2026 - October 29, 2072
East Grinstead Museum
Our ‘Rebuilding Bodies and Souls’ flagship exhibition opened in 2016, the 75th anniversary year of…
LATEST NEWS
Job Opportunities at East Grinstead Museum
There are currently no job opportunities at East Grinstead Museum. October 2024 The Museum is seeking a part-time Development Manager to lead our overall activities
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New Job Opportunities
There are currently no job vacancies at East Grinstead Museum. However, we are always looking for volunteers with museum experience. If you would like to
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0
Robert Marchant, 1935-2024
Sadly, we learnt this week that Bob Marchant, the former Secretary of the Guinea Pig Club, and long time supporter of the Museum, passed away
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8
Mollie Lentaigne – Medical Artist – Recorded McIndoe’s surgical procedures – 2nd World war
Mollie Lentaigne in her Red Cross uniform Archibald McIndoe,
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2
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Rebuilding Bodies and Souls
Creating a lasting legacy for the Guinea Pig Club.
FIND OUT MORE
History of Our Town
A story that goes back over a thousand years
FIND OUT MORE
EAST GRINSTEAD MUSEUM
East Grinstead Museum is situated in a purpose built building in the centre of the town, only a few minutes from the historic High Street, the Museum tells the story of East Grinstead and the surrounding area from its early beginnings to the present day.
EXHIBITIONS
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
OUR COLLECTIONS
Lockdown Life
Get Involved
Donate
WHERE ARE WE
Old Market Yard
Cantelupe Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex RH19 3BJ
t: 01342 302233
e:
info@eastgrinsteadmuseum.org.uk
Usual Opening Times:
Wednesday to Fridays: 10am to 4pm
Facilities:
Wheelchair accessible display areas and toilet
Designated parking space for disabled motorists
Car Park:
Please note that our car park is for volunteer staff and visitors only. Visitors will require a permit to park: please ask at the Front Desk for further details.
OUR MUSEUM
Built with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and money raised by the local community, East Grinstead Museum invites you to discover the old market town and surrounding area.
The town’s first museum opened in March 1926 in the St Swithun’s Church tower under the care of the then vicar, the Reverend Golding Golding-Bird. His collection began with a set of grappling irons, stored at the Church for accessibility. The interest they sparked gave him the idea of a town museum. Its collection was small but included photographs, paintings, tokens and First World War objects, amongst others.
FIND OUT MORE
What our Visitors say
A hidden gem of a museum, highly recommended
John Paul
Very pleasantly surprised. Tells the story of a pioneering WWII burns hospital.
Tom Mudd
East Grinstead Museum traces the history of the town and surrounding area through displays and technology. There are facilities for research and a children’s activity corner, as well as regular exhibitions, events and activities. Open Wed to Sat 10am to 4pm and Sundays 1 to 4pm. Free admission.
Roy Henderson
This museum is really interesting. It has lots of information of local history (of course), but it also displays historical medical equipment that was used in previous years. Very welcoming staff and is actually a lovely place to go.
Georg Phillip Telemann
Amazing history within the town. Definitely worth a visit, whether you are local or not.
James Akehurst
My kids want to visit every museum now Tour guide Fran was funny, engaging, and full of fun quirky facts about the local area..
Hannah Hunter
Cannot say enough about the East Grinstead Museum experience: fun, informative, never dull, fast paced and just give an amazing perspective on the town.
Ruth Lawson
Loved the tour! This was one of the main reasons I chose to visit East Grinstead Museum.
Teresa Barrett
OUR COLLECTIONS
The Objects Collection
Our object collection includes a range of objects relating to the town of East Grinstead and the surrounding villages.
SEE OUR OBJECTS COLLECTION
The Images Collection
Our image collection includes scenes and pictorial records depicting East Grinstead through the ages.
SEE OUR IMAGES COLLECTION
The Archives Collection
Our archive collection includes documents relating to local businesses, the town’s people and buildings.
SEE OUR ARCHIVES COLLECTION
The QVH Collection
The Queen Victoria Hospital collection has local significance and includes objects, archives, books and images.
SEE OUR QVH COLLECTION
Upcoming Events & Activities
April 24, 2026
East Grinstead Museum
Free Museum Tour
View details
May 1, 2026
East Grinstead Museum
Free Museum Tour
View details
May 8, 2026
East Grinstead Museum
Free Museum Tour
View details
May 15, 2026
East Grinstead Museum
Free Museum Tour
View details
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
History of Our Town
November 28, 2016 - November 22, 2030
East Grinstead Museum
East Grinstead has a long history, from the Medieval period to the present day. Set…
Rebuilding Bodies and Souls
April 23, 2026 - October 29, 2072
East Grinstead Museum
Our ‘Rebuilding Bodies and Souls’ flagship exhibition opened in 2016, the 75th anniversary year of…
LATEST NEWS
Job Opportunities at East Grinstead Museum
There are currently no job opportunities at East Grinstead Museum. October 2024 The Museum is seeking a part-time Development Manager to lead our overall activities
READ MORE
0
New Job Opportunities
There are currently no job vacancies at East Grinstead Museum. However, we are always looking for volunteers with museum experience. If you would like to
READ MORE
0
Robert Marchant, 1935-2024
Sadly, we learnt this week that Bob Marchant, the former Secretary of the Guinea Pig Club, and long time supporter of the Museum, passed away
READ MORE
8
Mollie Lentaigne – Medical Artist – Recorded McIndoe’s surgical procedures – 2nd World war
Mollie Lentaigne in her Red Cross uniform Archibald McIndoe,
READ MORE
2
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