Rustington Museum

28/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for half term crafts yesterday. We had a whale of a time!

Watch this space for details of our summer holiday crafts.

27/05/2026

Swing by the museum for underwater crafts and keep cool in our air conditioning!!!! 😎✂️✏️🎨🐠🐟

Open till 1pm and again at 2pm till 4pm.

21/05/2026

Are you looking for some half term fun? Join us for some crafting inspired by Sussex Wildlife Trust's Marine Photography Exhibition.

Wednesday 27th May 10am-1pm and 2-4pm.

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20/05/2026

Rustington Scarecrow Trail 2026 - It's nearly that wonderful time again when ex-STRAW-ordinary HAY-ppiness will spread throughout the Village thanks to the Rustington Heritage Association and the Parish Council.
Entry Forms are now available to download from www.rustington-pc.gov.uk/rustington-scarecrow-trail-2026/
The closing date to submit your entry form is Friday 3 July and Scarecrows will need to be in place from 1 August. A Trail map and a chance to vote for your favourite will be available throughout August.
Which historical character who was renowned in their HAYday will you create?

18/05/2026

There's still tickets left for this week's free talk, on Wednesday 20th May at 2pm, on Rustington's Sir Hubert Parry- His Music, Life and Times with Dominic Grier from Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra and music journalist Richard Amey.

Call 01903 788479 or email [email protected] to book.

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15/05/2026

Did you know we have toys and dress up in our exhibition galleries? We have added labels so you can't forget!

There's two baskets empty, what do you think we should put in them?

12/05/2026

May 12th is International Nurses Day 🩺💊🩹 marking the birth of Florence Nightingale. Widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing, she, alongside many other notable women, helped pave the way for generations of compassionate carers whose dedication continues to support the welfare and wellbeing of our nation.

Today, we celebrate and thank all the incredible nurses working across the NHS and private sectors. Your resilience, professionalism, and tireless work makes such a difference.

Zachary Merton hospital was built in Rustington in 1936, and from 1939 throughout the Second World War, provided 30+ beds for mothers and babies. Zachary Merton remained a maternity hospital until 1979, before later becoming a convalescent home.

Take a look through these wonderful archive photographs from the hospital’s history.

📸 A smiling nurse holds a young Ann Parker during a sunny walk outdoors.
📸 Nurse Spicer holds two new born babies (possibly twins) in 1940.
📸 A group of children and staff in the summer of 1943.
📸 Nurses and children pose for a Christmas photo in 1943.

06/05/2026

05/05/2026

NEW EXHIBITION ALERT!!🚨📣👀

We are super excited to be hosting Sussex Wildlife Trust at Rustington Museum this May and June. Come along and see striking underwater photography, featuring awe-inspiring marine life, and learn all about the trust's vital conservation work. 🤿📷🦀🐟🦑🪼🐚