Steyning Museum Trust
Telling the story of Steyning, Bramber, Upper Beeding,
Ashurst, Wiston & Botolphs
The Museum tells the story of our local area from pre-history to the present day.
There are permanent exhibits and temporary displays, so a look around is equally worthwhile for new or regular visitors. If you want to research something in detail, we keep a library and archives. Have a look at our shop too.You can use your own smartphone to access an audio guide to our history and exhibits.
Tea Trolley overall from Gert & Daisy
What’s On
Tea Time Talk: Steyning Grammar School in its early days
Illustrated talk by John Burstow, a Museum member, and both an ex – SGS student and an ex – SGS teacher! 4:15pm Wednesday 21st October at the Steyning Centre, BN44 […]
£5.00
October
2026
Children’s Activity Day
Tudor costumes, bagatelle, craft activities & more. Suitable for primary-aged children accompanied by an adult
£2.00
October
2026
Coffee Morning
Come and join us for fresh coffee and biscuits! In the Penfold Hall Bring your friends! Image: lual, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
November
2026
Conducted Tour of the Commonwealth War Graves in Steyning Churchyard
Commemorating the great contribution made by Steyning residents This is a FREE event, no booking required MEETING POINT :- Inside the Museum
Free
November
2026
News
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Town Mace
The Mace was recently borrowed by Steyning Town Council and displayed at their meeting on Monday 14th September. Perhaps you haven’t noticed the Mace: it sits above the door leading into the Museum. In the video below skip to 1 min 29 secs:
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New Exhibition
Our latest exhibition The River Runs Through telling the story of the Adur Valley, is now on display.
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Museum Closure
We regret that due to the extreme temperatures forecast for the next few days the museum will be CLOSED on Thursday & Friday (9th & 10th July). We aim to re-open on Saturday.
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Steyning Downland Scheme – Archaeological Dig
July 1 – July 7, 2026 At the old Targets, at the top of Steyning Rifle Range The dig runs from 1st July to the 7th July. Volunteers can apply to help for a day here: https://guestlist.co/events/812541 Anyone can come down to visit and have a look though (and they don’t need to book). We…