Bognor Regis Museum
Museum type :
Art and History

Established in :
11th May 1997

Holidays :
Monday

Visiting Hours :
Tues - Sun,10.00am - 4.00pm

Contact No :
(01243) 865636

Location :
West Sussex, England , United Kingdom

Display Objects :

There are displays recreating local shops, like an ironmongers and chemists, and a display covering wireless radio communications.




Description :

Bognor Regis Museum is a museum in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England. It is located in the town centre and houses a collection of local history and natural history. The museum exhibits artefacts from the town's history, including Roman and Saxon coins, pottery and tools. It also houses a collection of natural history specimens, including fossils, birds, insects and plants. The museum's permanent collection includes a reconstruction of a 1930s seaside holiday caravan, as well as a model of a lifeboat. There is a gallery space dedicated to local artist Alfred Wallis, who lived in Bognor Regis in the early 20th century. The museum also has a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, and admission is free. It has a café, shop, and facilities for children and families, as well as educational activities. The museum is a popular attraction for both local people and visitors to the town.