ThingsToDoTown and riverside history / ARUNDEL
Arundel Museum
Discover the town beyond its castle through objects and stories about local lives, work and the River Arun. The modern museum by Mill Road makes an easy first stop before a walk through the streets. It also provides a compact indoor visit when a long castle day or a wetland outing does not suit the weather.
Keep roughly an hour for the main museum, then decide whether the current temporary exhibition merits more time. Museum refreshments are a drink-and-biscuit stop; plan a proper meal in town.
The practical details
- Where to find it
- Mill Road, Arundel BN18 9PA
Directions and arrival information ↗ - Tickets and booking
- Paid general admission is normally available daily from 10am to 4pm, including bank holidays. Confirm Christmas and New Year dates separately. A temporary-exhibition-only ticket may differ from museum admission; the shop is freely accessible. Check current concessions and programme before paying.
- Access and getting around
- The museum describes its building as fully wheelchair accessible and provides portable gallery seats. Accompanying carers enter free. A hearing loop covers the foyer and Jubilee Room talks. Read its visual story or contact the team about the facilities and current exhibition before visiting.
Official access information ↗ - Visiting with children
- Use a few objects to explore how people worked and travelled locally rather than trying to read every label. Child and family tickets are available; check age bands and any booked holiday activities. A short town or lakeside walk makes a useful change of pace afterwards.
Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.
Make it part of your day
Allow 45–75 minutes for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.
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