Horsham Museum’s new-look Adopt an Artefact

As promised earlier in the year, we have now refreshed the artefacts that are available for adoption in the museum. The new artefacts that we have selected will hopefully appeal to a more widespread audience with examples of artwork, costume and toys all included. Portrait of Lord and Lady Eversfield – this portrait is inContinue reading "Horsham Museum’s new-look Adopt an Artefact"

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, aContinue 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 childContinue 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 onContinue reading "Spring at Horsham Museum’s garden"