What to see  

Hove Museum is one of the most family friendly and accessible museums in the south east with an unusual Indian gateway in its grounds.  It houses one of the finest craft collections in the country.

• The museum’s significant collection of toys is on display in the Wizard’s Attic. A magical toy treasure chest, it is toy heaven for all the family with dolls, teddy bears, mechanical toys, toy trains and dolls houses, rocking horses and tricycles.
• Explore the pioneering Hove film-makers of the 1890s and 1900s in the Film gallery.
• Find out how Hove has developed since prehistoric times in the Local History gallery.
• Our Fine Art collection includes three centuries of prints, paintings, drawings and sculpture.
• The museum has a leading regional Contemporary Craft gallery and showcases 20th century craft pioneers as well as modern day talent.
• Year-round exhibitions range from fine art to contemporary craft.
• There are lots of regular hands-on events and activities encouraging all ages to experiment and be creative with craft.

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