Hastings is a great destination for museum lovers, with a wide choice of places to explore, learn and be inspired. From historic collections to contemporary exhibitions, the town’s museums share stories of creativity, community and life by the sea.
Step inside Hastings Museum & Art Gallery to discover world cultures, fine art, natural history and exhibitions rooted in the town’s past. On the seafront, Hastings Contemporary showcases bold modern and contemporary art in an iconic coastal setting, bringing international voices to Hastings.
The town’s deep maritime heritage is brought to life at Fisherman’s Museum and The Shipwreck Museum, where exhibitions reveal the traditions of the fishing community and the dramatic history of shipwrecks along this stretch of coastline.
Families can enjoy Bizarre BBT True, an interactive and immersive experience designed to engage children through playful storytelling and hands on activities. For visitors looking for something more unusual, The True Crime Museum explores real criminal cases and forensic history in an atmospheric and thought‑provoking way.
Together, Hastings’ museums offer discovery, imagination and insight, all set within one of England’s most distinctive seaside towns.
