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Fine Art
Our fine art collection consists of 10,000 objects. Consisting of a large collection of works by local and […]
Local & Social History
Hastings Museum & Art Gallery holds a unique and varied collection relating to the history of Hastings, numbering […]
World Cultures
The World Cultures collection held by the museum, is extremely unique, there are two main parts to the […]
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Artists in Residency
Anne-Marie Watson and Agata Reed Anne-Marie Watson, Artist in Residency Seen and Heard For a few hours a […]
The History of John’s Place: A house, museum and memorial
The building of John’s Place 2023 marks the centenary of the building of John’s Place. In 1923, Mrs […]
Hastings Pier
Hastings Pier has stood for over 150 years since it opened to the public in 1872. Today it […]
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- The Dinosaur on Your Doorstep
We are delighted to bring you the short film we made in July 2025 to celebrate the project… Read more: The Dinosaur on Your Doorstep - Interview – Jo Israel: On the Edge of Nothingness
On the Edge of Nothingness is an exhibition of works by Hastings artist, Jo Israel. Oli Rogers is… Read more: Interview – Jo Israel: On the Edge of Nothingness - Oneiropraxis: The Interview
Oneiropraxis is an exhibition of recent artworks by visionary artists Melissa Shemanna and Orryelle Defenestrate Bascule. The artists’ works combine the… Read more: Oneiropraxis: The Interview