Horsham Museum’s cricket artefacts Museums resemble icebergs, showcasing only a small part of their collections. In cricket season, Horsham exhibits relevant artefacts, including local cricket club images.

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Friends’ next talk – Nymans and the Messel family The Friends' next talk on June 10 features John Hilary discussing the Messel family's history at Nymans Gardens; admission is £7.50 with refreshments.

Horsham’s photography genius Thomas Honywood, an 1819 Horsham native, pioneered nature photography and patented unique printing techniques for various items.

Horsham art – Edward Fox senior The latest featured artist who has works in the Museum archive.

Looking back – Horsham showroom demolished A Museum Friend found photos and video of the 2014 demolition of the Gilbert Rice Motor showroom, now apartments.

Massive Horsham fire recalled In 1909, a fire destroyed two major shops in Horsham, causing significant damage and community support during recovery.

Brief reminder of Horsham’s Woolies Work is underway on a new shop in Horsham's West Street, where the former Woolworths store, beloved for its diverse offerings, once thrived until its closure in 1984.

History of the Horshamosaurus The history of Horshamosaurus was presented by George Graham-Payne at the AGM, highlighting its discovery, classification, and the new evidence of its evolutionary past at the Museum.

The Horsham man who died on the Titanic On April 15, 1912, Titanic sank, claiming 1,500 lives, including young crew member John James Charman, who had dreamed of supporting his family.

National Gardening Day – Museum garden in bloom National Gardening Day celebrates gardening's joys; the Horsham Museum garden is vibrant, benefiting both insects and visitors alike.

Curator’s Corner at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery The Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery are hosting Curator's Corner, a members-only event featuring historical discussions, starting April 11.

Horsham art – Gustav George De Paris Gustav George De Paris, a 19th-century watercolour artist, is featured in Horsham Museum, known for Sussex church paintings.

AGM and a dinosaur! The Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery will hold their AGM on April 15 at Wesley Hall, featuring a talk on the Horshamosaurus and refreshments afterward.

Spring arrives in Museum garden! Spring is officially here and the Horsham Museum & Art Gallery garden is living proof! Thanks to the volunteers who work their magic, the garden is a tranquil spot in the heart of the town. There's plenty of colour from a wide variety of flowers and plants. The…

Unique opportunity at Horsham Museum Next spring, Horsham Museum & Art Gallery will showcase portraits by renowned Sussex artist Mariusz Kaldowski, featuring local community members as subjects for the exhibition.

Behind the scenes at Horsham Museum The renovated Fossils and Flints Gallery features new artefacts and improved displays, enhancing public appreciation, according to Assistant Curator George Graham-Payne.

New display of Bronze Age artefacts at Horsham Museum Horsham Museum & Art Gallery has launched a new display of Bronze Age artefacts, funded by community donations after a break-in, enhancing the Fossils and Flints gallery.

International Women’s Day – Horsham’s women of history On International Women's Day, we celebrate influential women from Horsham, including Louisa Jane Churchman, Nellie Vesta Laughton, Dr. Alice Owen, and Dorothea Hurst, who made significant contributions.

Horsham art – Edith M. Harris For the latest dip into the Horsham Museum & Art Gallery archives we have the works of Edith Margaret Harris (1870-1943). She was one of six children born to Thomas, a plumber and painter, and Ellen Harms. The family lived at Richmond Terrace, Carfax, Horsham. Edith…

Aussie theatrical star who came from Horsham It may seem strange that someone who proved so successful on the other side of the world is an unknown figure in his own home town. However, that is what has happened to Alfred Dampier who was born in Horsham, West Sussex, in around 1847 but found fame…

Champion town crier – Horsham’s Billy Law In 1912, William Law, Horsham's last town crier, won the first Great Britain championship, proving his worth despite the Urban Council's reluctance to sponsor his uniform. His victory led to public celebration and further opportunities in performance.

Our next talk is this Wednesday! Check out our blog for details. friendsofhorshammuseum.co.uk/2026/01/07/f...

Who remembers pounds, shillings and pence? In 1971, the UK transitioned to a decimal currency system, replacing the complex pounds, shillings, and pence. Old coins, like the farthing, were phased out prior to this change.

Horsham art – Dr Geoffrey Sparrow Horsham Museum features artist Dr Geoffrey Sparrow, a distinguished military figure and passionate artist, known for caricatures and landscapes, whose work is showcased in the museum.

Horsham Museum garden starting to bloom We may still be in depths of winter but the garden at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is already showing signs of life! The Museum volunteer gardeners work hard throughout the year to ensure there's something to see whatever the season. Crocuses and snowdrops…

Cabinet of Curiosity – Horsham Museum’s latest exhibition The Horsham Museum & Art Gallery's "Cabinet of Curiosity" exhibition features unique artifacts, explores museum origins, and invites community contributions until May 9, showcasing personal memories and unusual collections.

Looking back – 1948: ancient Horsham thoroughfare closes to traffic It's hard to believe these days, but Middle Street in the heart of Horsham was once open to traffic! Butchers Row, as it was once known, is a very short street linking East and West Streets. It was well placed for meat arriving…

Horsham art – Edward Bainbridge Copnall Horshm Museum is, of course, an Art Gallery as well! In recent years it has been delighted to give space to some of the best current artists from across Sussex. However, it also has several paintings hanging on walls and in the archives by artists from the…

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Do you remember the 1963 Big Freeze? What are your memories?

Friends’ next talk – history of the Crystal Palace The Crystal Palace, originally designed for the 1851 Great Exhibition, will be discussed by lecturer Ian Gledhill on February 25, 2026, highlighting its history and tragic destruction in 1936.

Looking back – The bitter cold of December 1908 in Horsham On this day in 1908 this featured photo of the Causeway in Horsham was taken. It shows children having fun in the snow, but that period saw a dramatic drop in temperatures that caused problems for residents. The preceding weeks had been…

On this day 1914 – storm batters Horsham On this day in 1914 a terrific storm battered Sussex, with towns reporting thousands of pounds of damage. The 'aviation ground' at Eastbourne suffered £5,000 worth of damage, with windows blown in and tiles lifted off. Many trees were uprooted across the…

Horsham Museum Curator helps reveal history behind the Sussex Carol Have you ever heard of the Sussex Carol? Did you know it began its journey to becoming a famous festive song in a farmhouse in Monks Gate, near Horsham? BBC Radio Sussex recently broadcast its investigation into the history behind…

Looking back – Christmas 80 years ago As everyone gets ready for the festive period we thought it would be interesting to look back at how the people of Horsham faced Christmas 80 years ago! The Second World War was still fresh in everyone's mind as they attempted to get back to a 'normal' life in…

Slideshow – Christmas presents from the past! Christmas may have changed for many over the decades, but one thing remains the same - every child will be looking forward to a present! Presents in 2025 may look very different to those in our past, but the excitement will be just as intense. In…

On this day – Horsham’s top athlete Alfred Shrubb born On this day 146 years ago Horsham's most successful athlete was born in Slinfold. His amateur career lasted from 1899 to 1905 by which time has was virtually unbeatable in any distance up to 15 miles. In November 1904 his amateur career…

Adopt an artefact – everyone loves a fire engine! As we continue looking at our Adopt an Artefact scheme, run by the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, we turn our attention to one of the larger items. In among the dozen artefacts that are available for adopting is an old fire engine -…

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Celebrating the Horsham Bonfire Boys Many people will be taking part in Bonfire Night tonight (or on other nights), watching colourful fireworks light up the night sky at various organised and private events. However, imagine Horsham's streets full of people watching a large procession of folk…

Latest blog from the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery

Latest blog from the Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery

Our next talk. Should be fascinating.

Have you visited our dinosaur exhibition yet - there's just a month to go! 🦕🦖 Learn all about the local connection to these amazing creatures. We are also one of a number of FREE museums/universities in the South where Iguanodon bicentenary events are being held. #HorshamMuseum