Wide view of the Historic Dress gallery at Worthing Museum, featuring elegant period garments displayed in illuminated glass cases. A richly embroidered 18th-century-style gown takes centre stage, surrounded by historic dresses, accessories and textiles from different eras. Decorative archways frame the exhibition, while interpretive panels explain the history of dressmaking, Worthing's textile heritage, and the Pavilion Theatre's centenary. The spacious gallery has polished wooden flooring, soft lighting, and a calm, contemporary museum setting.

What's On At The Museum

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Exhibitions

Burpham Big Dig

Sat 4 Jul - Sat 17 Oct
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Walking With The Crow

Sat 31 Oct - Sat 30 Jan
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Oil painting of four stylised women’s faces with glossy black hairstyles, yellow eye make-up and red lips, arranged symmetrically against a blue background.

Cathy Lomax, Reflexion: enchantment, self-identity and film

Sat 26 Sep - Sat 13 Feb
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Lectures, Talks & Workshops

List of Events

  1. Monochrome illustration of a dense, shadowy woodland, with tall tree trunks surrounding a narrow winding path.
    Workshops

    Illustrating Dark Fairy Tale with Shona Macdonald

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Join artist Shona Macdonald for this two-part workshop to make a short illustrated sequence, drawing inspiration from…
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  2. A flat lay of handmade nature-inspired artwork and creative materials arranged on a white surface. The display includes botanical cyanotype prints, stitched paper art, fabric samples, pressed plant designs, a handmade nature journal, feathers, natural pigments, bark, shells and other found objects, creating a colourful collage celebrating creativity and the natural world.
    Workshops

    Paper Collage and Screen Print on Paper with Zoe Burt

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Create beautiful, layered artwork inspired by the collections at Worthing Museum in this creative workshop with artist…
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  3. Close-up of white soap pieces being carved on a green cutting mat, with carving knives and a partially shaped piece of soap.
    Workshops

    Kids' Workshop: Soap Carving (Ages 5-7)

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Have a go at carving in this fun and creative workshop for young makers.Using soft soap and a blunt knife, learn simple…
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  4. Close-up of white soap pieces being carved on a green cutting mat, with carving knives and a partially shaped piece of soap.
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    Kids' Workshop: Soap Carving (Ages 7-11)

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Discover the fun of carving in this creative hands-on workshop for young makers.Using soft soap and a blunt knife,…
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  5. Talks

    Monika Lind Talk: Berthe, Morisot, Mary Cassatt and the Impressionists

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Discover the remarkable stories of Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt, two pioneering artists who helped shape the…
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  6. Black-and-white portrait of singer Édith Piaf in a dramatic performance pose. Wearing a dark dress against a black background, she tilts her head back with eyes half closed and one hand raised to her chest, capturing the emotion and intensity of her stage presence.
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    Talks Revisited: Edith Piaf

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Discover the remarkable story of Édith Piaf, the legendary French singer whose powerful voice and unforgettable songs…
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  7. A coyote peers from behind the curved frame of a brightly lit structure in a desert landscape, rendered in vivid yellow, orange and turquoise tones.
    Theatre

    Rhum + Clay: Technicolor

    Connaught Theatre
    1956. Texas. 104 degrees Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean.On an oppressively hot set in the middle of the…
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  8. Abstract artwork resembling a dense forest of tall, pointed trees in layered shades of blue, black, green and purple.
    Workshops

    Concertina Treescapes with Shona Macdonald

    Museum & Art Gallery
    In this workshop, you will learn to use wet-on-wet ink techniques to create atmospheric forest and mountain landscapes.…
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  9. Woven willow sculpture of a hen standing among green plants in a sunlit garden.
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    Weave a Willow Hen with Anna Twinam-Cauchi

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Why not weave a Hen for a garden or windowsill, or even as a gift.This workshop is perfect for beginners and an ideal…
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  10. A simple black line drawing of a jug and angular still-life forms displayed on an easel, with drawing and printmaking materials arranged on the table below.
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    Still Life - Historic Fashion Life Drawing with Anna Twinam-Cauchi

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Draw from a live model in period and reproduction costume. Explore the detail, structure and movement of historical…
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  11. Monochrome artwork depicting several hares running and leaping across a pale, textured background.
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    Mad March Hares with Shona MacDonald

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Join artist Shona Macdonald for this hare-themed drawing workshop, working across an eclectic variety of media to…
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  12. A black-and-white portrait of Suzanne Valadon as a young woman. She faces the camera with a calm, serious expression, wearing a dark dress with a gathered neckline. Her shoulder-length hair is parted in the middle and softly curled, set against a plain dark background.
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    Suzanne Valadon: Model, Painter, Rebel

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Discover the remarkable story of Suzanne Valadon, one of the most original and pioneering artists of the late 19th and…
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  13. Workshops

    Mono-printing with Gary Goodman

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Discover the creative possibilities of mono-printing in this inspiring hands-on workshop with artist Gary Goodman.Learn…
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  14. A sepia-toned portrait of Helen Keller as a young woman, seated in profile while gently smelling a rose. She wears a high-necked white blouse with a large bow at the collar, and a vase of blooming roses sits beside her, creating a calm and reflective scene.
    Talks

    Talks Revisited: Helen Keller with Monika Lind

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Discover the extraordinary life of Helen Keller, one of the most inspiring figures of the 20th century, in this…
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  15. Two black-and-white lino-cut prints displayed side by side on white paper. The left print depicts a snowy mountain landscape with pine trees beneath a bright star in the night sky. The right print features a stylised owl perched on a branch, rendered with bold carved lines and high-contrast black and white shapes.
    Workshops

    Black & White Lino Printing with Gary Goodman

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Discover the timeless art of black and white lino printing in this practical workshop with artist Gary Goodman.Learn…
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  16. Handwoven willow hare sculpture surrounded by colourful flowers and lush green plants in a sunlit garden.
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    Weave a Willow Hare with Anna Twinam-Cauchi

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Come and join a 5 hour workshop learning basic willow sculpting techniques and creating a willow hare for outdoors in…
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  17. Colourful handmade pop-up cards featuring Easter designs, including rabbits, a decorated egg, grass and spring flowers.
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    Kids Workshop: Pop Up Boxes and Cards (Ages 5-7)

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Discover the fun of pop-up art in this colourful and creative workshop for young makers.Experiment with a mix of…
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  18. Colourful handmade pop-up cards featuring Easter designs, including rabbits, a decorated egg, grass and spring flowers.
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    Kids Workshop: Pop Up Boxes and Cards (Ages 7-11)

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Put your imagination to work in this inventive pop-up making workshop for young creatives.Using a wide variety of…
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  19. Art materials arranged on a table, including coloured pencils, coloured paper, drawing boards, a sketchbook, eraser and a jar of paintbrushes.
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    Kids' Workshop: Portraits

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Get creative and discover the art of portrait making in this fun, hands-on workshop for young artists.Create your own…
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  20. Handmade green dinosaur craft made from card and recycled materials, decorated with red spikes, foam shapes, pins, an orange mane and a googly eye.
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    Kids' Workshop: Dinosaur Craft

    Museum & Art Gallery
    Calling all young dinosaur fans! Our popular Dinosaur Craft workshop returns for a fun-filled morning of prehistoric…
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  21. Japanese woodblock print showing travellers and porters crossing an arched bridge, with townspeople carrying baskets in the foreground and traditional buildings beyond.
    Talks

    Visions of the Tokaido Road - An Illustrated Talk with Nigel Caple

    Museum & Art Gallery
    This illustrated talk will celebrate and illuminate both the ancient and modern aspects of the Tokaido Road. The…
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