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Guides’ night at the Museum!

The movie franchise ‘Night at the Museum’ became reality for 2nd Broadbridge Heath Guides recently when they spent a night at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery. Luckily none of the artefacts came to life and everyone had a fun time. Below is a report from the Guides by Sharon Newman. ‘Whilst on a monopoly typeContinueContinue reading “Guides’ night at the Museum!”

On this day – Horsham’s crest granted in 1944

On this day (October 17) in 1944 a new coat of arms was officially granted to Horsham Urban District Council (as it was then). However, it wasn’t a quick or simple task. In fact, a great many people in the Horsham area (and beyond) were able to have a say and the historian, politician andContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham’s crest granted in 1944”

Another Collyers Pop-Up shop success at Museum

Collyers’ students have done it again! Their Pop-Up shop, which started last year at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, proved a bumper success and this latest one is no exception! https://youtu.be/0E3kNHkQ_Sw For the past two years the Museum has offered young designers at the Horsham-based college the chance to create graphic products that form theContinueContinue reading “Another Collyers Pop-Up shop success at Museum”

Adopt an Object – beautiful wedding boots

Want something a bit different to give as a present, perhaps for Christmas? Did you know you can help Horsham Museum & Art Gallery by adopting one of a dozen objects? The money raised through this scheme helps fund important projects at the museum, such as the conservation of our collection and the purchase ofContinueContinue reading “Adopt an Object – beautiful wedding boots”

On this day – Horsham’s Odeon cinema opened

On October 7 1936 Horsham welcomed its latest cinema – the Odeon! https://youtu.be/-Un9KLUq5kA The Odeon was the 26th in a franchise run by Oscar Deutsch (hence the name – Oscar Deutsch Entertains Our Nation). The Odeon cinema in North Street, Horsham. Horsham’s Odeon opened with a showing of Little Lord Fauntleroy, along with music fromContinueContinue reading “On this day – Horsham’s Odeon cinema opened”