Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery occupies John's Place, a 1923 red brick building with sandstone details, crenelated rooflines, and traditional oak doors. Across three floors are local history collections, art works, and natural history displays.

The museum was founded in 1892 at the Brassey Institute and moved to its current location in 1927. Collections grew substantially through donations from collectors and local residents.

The Durbar Hall was originally built for the 1886 Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London and serves as a central exhibition space since 1919. The ornate room with its detailed decorations reflects Victorian interest in distant cultures.

The museum spans three floors with varied exhibitions that visitors can explore most days of the week. It is easy to reach from Hastings town center and has an entrance area with information materials.

The natural history section holds an extensive collection of bird specimens gathered in the early 20th century by local collectors. It also includes important fossils from the region that reveal what the area looked like millions of years ago.

Location: Hastings

Inception: 1892

Operator: Hastings Borough Council

Address: John's Place, Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 1ET

Phone: 01424451052

Website: https://hmag.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.85620,0.57100

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02