Seaford Museum & Heritage Society
P.O. Box 2132
The Esplanade
BN25 9BH
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 1JH
England
Website
Telephone
AnswerPhone when closed
01323-898222
Seaford Museum is housed in Martello Tower no. 74, which is situated at the eastern end of Seaford seafront. Nicknamed the Tardis by its visitors, there is a deceptive 5,000 square feet of display area which includes the roof with cannon, entrance floor with museum shop, the lower floor of the tower and the covered dry moat area.
The museum not only records Seaford's long history from its days as a Cinque Port but also appeals to all age groups and all members of the family with displays including shops, tableaux and a fascinating collection of material from pre-historic times to the present day. There is a General Store, Dressmakers Parlour, the contents of toy, chemist, ironmonger and photographer's shops as well as Victorian schoolroom, Victorian kitchen and wartime kitchen. There are also collections of domestic appliances covering the first half of the 20th century, office machinery from early typewriters and copiers to computers and a particularly large collection of radios and television sets.
There is a working model of Seaford railway station in 1926, wartime memorabilia, two figureheads, information on shipwrecks in the area and information on the changing coast including a video of the most recent sea defence work.
The Museum has a reference archive of pictures, articles etc. and a register of houses in the town, which may be consulted by appointment.
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
Owing to the nature of the building, there is no lift or wheelchair access.
P.O. Box 2132
The Esplanade
BN25 9BH
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 1JH
England
Website
Telephone
AnswerPhone when closed
01323-898222
Contains records of Seaford's history from its days as a Cinque Port and has many displays including shops, tableaux, collections of domestic appliances and office machinery and a particularly large collection of radios and television sets.
The Museum has a reference archives of pictures, articles etc. and a register of houses in the town, which may be consulted by appointment.
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Maritime, Medicine, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
P.O. Box 2132
The Esplanade
BN25 9BH
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 1JH
England
Website
Telephone
AnswerPhone when closed
01323-898222
Seaford Rediscovered
Each year, Seaford Museum puts on a new exhibition of local interest. This display of old Seaford scenes will remain until the spring of 2012.
Where
Seaford Museum in the Martello Tower
Admission
Adults !.50 Concessions £1.00 Children 50p
P.O. Box 2132
The Esplanade
BN25 9BH
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 1JH
England
Website
Telephone
AnswerPhone when closed
01323-898222
Getting there
It is easy to find the Martello Tower near the cliffs on the seafront. Please note that the post code BN25 1JH is for SatNav location only and not for mail.
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