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About
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft is home to a permanent collection that showcases the work of artists and craftspeople living and working in Ditchling – a village which nurtured some of the 20th century’s most innovative and creative ideas in crafts and design.
The museum’s Accredited collection includes the work of internationally renowned craftspeople including Eric Gill, Edward Johnston and Ethel Mairet. The collection tells the story of the Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic - a Roman Catholic artistic community who experimented with communal life and self-sufficiency. Two miles north of the village on Ditchling Common, the Guild built homes, a chapel, and workshops for silversmiths, stone carvers, carpenters, printers and weavers.
The museum presents two new exhibitions a year alongside the permanent collection. Recent exhibitions include Women’s Work (celebrating forgotten 20th-century craftswomen), Corita Kent, Get With The Action (featuring the art of the Roman Catholic nun and activist) and Taking a Line for a Walk: John Vernon Lord and Friends (a celebration of the acclaimed Ditchling illustrator’s career.)
The museum has been shortlisted for Museum of Year, and recently received Silver in the Beautiful South Tourism Awards for Small Visitor of the Year.
A thriving learning programme accompanies the exhibitions, offering a range of activities for all ages.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Adult: £10 with gift aid (£9 without)
Concessions (ID Required) – Students, over 60s, unemployed, disabled: £8.50 with Gift Aid (£7.50 without)
Young People (5-25) - £6 with Gift Aid
National Art Pass / Friends of Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft / Carers and Under 5s - Free
Family Tickets
Purchase a family ticket and enjoy unlimited access to Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft for one year - viisit again as many times as you like, for free!
- 1 adult, up to 3 young people £21 with Gift Aid (£7.50 without)
- 2 adults, up to 3 young people £31 with Gift Aid (£28 without)
We encourage advance booking. The shop and café are available to visit without purchasing a ticket.
Facilities
Other
- Additional detailed accessibility information:
- Lift: There are lift(s) available. An evacuation chair should also be available in case of emergency.
- Step-free access to all or most areas: There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available.
- Step-free entrance: There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
Accessibility
- Accessible Lift
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Induction Loop System
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Wheelchair user accessible
Catering
- Cafe
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
- Picnic area
- Refreshments Available
Children & Infants
- Baby changing
- Children’s packs
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Establishment Features
- Air conditioning throughout
- All weather attraction
- Gift shop
- Groups by arrangement
- LGBT Friendly
- Meeting rooms
- Open on bank holidays
GENERAL
- Disability awareness / equality training: Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff.
- Emergency alarm with flashing lights: There is an emergency alarm with flashing lights, to alert deaf guests to a fire or other emergency scenario.
- Facilities for assistance dogs: Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.
- Seating at regular intervals: Seating is available at regular intervals.
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas: A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas.
PARKING
- Designated accessible parking: Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable.
- Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance: There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
Provider Preferences
- Village Location
RESTAURANT / DINING ROOM / BAR
- Dietary requirements catered for: A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
- Quieter table: A table located in a quieter area is available, where noise is minimised.
- Table service as standard or on request: Table service is available as standard or on request.
- Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome
- Family Fun
Opening Times
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Wednesday: 10:30am - 1pm
Thursday - Sunday and Bank Holidays: 10:30am - 5pm
Closed: Monday - Tuesday
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