Newhaven Museum near Brighton, East Sussex
Newhaven Historical Society own and manage the Newhaven Museum which is located at Paradise Park in Newhaven, East Sussex – within easy reach of Brighton and Eastbourne. The museum houses a diverse collection of photographs and artefacts relating to local heritage and the maritime history of Newhaven and the surrounding area.
Newhaven Museum:
Museum opening times until 26th October 2024
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY : 11.00am until 4.00pm
Adult Admission £3.00 (accompanied children free of charge)
For further info about opening times please telephone Will Pilfold : 07831900130
An annual programme of interesting talks and events take place at the Hillcrest Centre, Hillcrest Road, Newhaven, BN9 9EA. These are frequently of interest to anyone researching family history and the life and times of their family in Newhaven and East Sussex.
Next Event: Tuesday 3rd December 2024 @ 7.30pm
Entertaining Sussex Women
Speaker: Louise Peskett
Speaking to our society for the first time, we welcome Brighton-based Louise Peskett; a women's history author, Royal Pavilion Guide, tour deviser, museum teacher and everything to do with Women's History. This evening, she looks at some of the women from our county who have had careers in entertainment - from some of the earliest silent film stars to fortune-tellers, aquatic entertainers, drag artists, singers, and music hall stars. Some household names, some less well known.
Guests welcome: Entrance £5.00
Venue: Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven BN99LH
Local History Speakers - The society is always pleased to have information from speakers who can give a talk for about an hour on subjects including Newhaven, Maritime History, Family History, Social History, Brighton, Eastbourne and East Sussex in general. Please contact the secretary with details.
