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Museum’s largest artefact celebrates birthday

https://youtu.be/Z7dMf2I-nzg?feature=shared Forty years ago today (March 30) Horsham Museum’s barn was officially opened by the then Curator Evan Perry. Many visitors to the Museum may be forgiven for thinking this impressive building has always been a part of Causeway House. The Museum Barn But no, it was formerly situated on the Hills Place Estate, aContinueContinue reading “Museum’s largest artefact celebrates birthday”

Renowned Horsham artist who had his own museum

John Guille Millais’ sculpture in the Museum garden On this day (March 24) back in 1865 the distinguished artist and collector John Guille Millais was born in Scotland. Sixty-six years later, on his birthday, he died at his home, Comptons Brow, on the edge of St Leonards Forest, Horsham. John Guille was the seventh childContinueContinue reading “Renowned Horsham artist who had his own museum”

Spring at Horsham Museum’s garden

It’s the first day of spring and to celebrate we’ve been in the beautiful Horsham Museum & Art Gallery’s garden. The Museum garden volunteers have been busy all winter getting the area ready for visitors who enjoy this tranquil spot in the heart of Horsham. Our slideshow gives a glimpse of the many sights onContinueContinue reading “Spring at Horsham Museum’s garden”

Horsham Museum Friends’ AGM on horizon

An important date is coming up next month! The Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday April 17 at 7.30pm in the Wesley Hall, London Road Methodist Church. There will be the usual formal agm business, including election of officers and annual reports. However, once this is finished theContinueContinue reading “Horsham Museum Friends’ AGM on horizon”