OUR EXHIBITIONS
The Museum hosts two permanent exhibitions.
The East Grinstead display shows the History of our Town and its surrounding area whilst Rebuilding Bodies and Souls celebrates the story of Sir Archibald McIndoe, reconstructive surgery and the Guinea Pig Club.
Our temporary exhibitions.
In addition, regular temporary exhibitions are programmed to illuminate special areas of local interest. Recent examples have included a display on the history of East Grinstead Fire Station, and a history of play, through toys and games.

CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
History of Our Town
November 28, 2016 - November 30, 2022East Grinstead has a long history, from the Medieval period to the present day. Set out in the early Twelfth Century by a French noble…
Rebuilding Bodies and Souls
April 16, 2021 - October 31, 2023Our ‘Rebuilding Bodies and Souls’ flagship exhibition opened in 2016, the 75th anniversary year of the foundation of the Guinea Pig Club This exhibition tells…
RECENT EXHIBITIONS
Victorian Christmas Cards
Many of our present day customs at Christmas Time are often credited to Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s Consort. However, Christmas cards were sent…
Villages at War. New temporary exhibition.
To commemorate the ending of hostilities in WWI on November 11th 1918, the Mid Sussex District Council gave East Grinstead Museum a grant to curate a…
Temporary Exhibition: The Royal Sussex Regiment during World War 1
As the days start to get longer, why not pop in to East Grinstead Museum to see our latest exhibition? This small display focuses on…
Art Work Commemorating The End Of The 1st World War
EAST GRINSTEAD MUSEUM PRESS RELEASE Year 5 Pupils Commemorate the 100 Year Anniversary of the End of World War One with Installation of Artworks at…
Eleven Eleven
Following a successful call out to local artists, we are happy to announce our latest exhibition: Eleven Eleven. This exhibition will commemorate the end of…
Helen Beale: Never at Sea
With the days getting shorter, why not pop into East Grinstead Museum and discover the story of Helen Beale? Helen Beale, who lived at Standen,…