Shipwreck Museum
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Overview
Sited in Hastings Old Town, in the middle of the 'Maritime Park' shoreline, the multi-sensory Shipwreck Museum opened in 1986 and tells the story of shipwrecks from the Goodwins Sands in Kent to Normans Bay in East Sussex. It also explores the geological and environmental circumstances that have preserved these wrecks, two of which can be visited where they beached, at certain very low tides. The audio-visual presentation in the theatre is narrated by Christopher Lee and can be pre-booked for groups (please see website). There are also fossils of dinosaurs and a 4,000 year old tree on display, as well as two popular interactive touch screens, one covering the story of the Dutch merchant ship, Amsterdam. The Shipwreck Museum is an independent museum which is financially supported by a nautical themed gift shop. Uniquely it owns shipwrecks.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Apr-2 Nov, daily 10.30-5; 3 Nov-Mar weekends & half terms only 11.30-4. Groups welcome anytime by pre-booking. Please check website for up to date information
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
About the area
East Sussex is a land of stately homes, castles and the South Downs, with miles of chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel. For history buffs, there are a great many historic landmarks within Sussex, such as the battlefield where the Battle of Hastings took place, or visitors can enjoy pretty towns such as Lewes, Rye and Uckfield and the city of Brighton.
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