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Hastings Museum & Art Gallery A local museum with a global collection. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4.30pm

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery are delighted to host a touring exhibition of Tapestry of Black Britons this autumn.The ex...
16/10/2026

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery are delighted to host a touring exhibition of Tapestry of Black Britons this autumn.

The exhibition, created by Jamaican/Haitian/British artist and cultural producer Paula Ogun Hector, explores the question of what Britain’s history would look like if the stories of its Black and diasporic communities were woven into the national story from the beginning.

Tapestry of Black Britons is open now until 8th November and brings together five large-scale woven artworks that trace almost 2,000 years of African and Caribbean presence in Britain. The exhibition features the Hastings Bayeux developed with Tapestry of Black Britons by Hastings Academy.

Thanks to National Lottery Players and support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported using public funding by Arts Council England



EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENTThreads Through Time: Hastings and The Bayeux Tapestry StoryA British Museum Bayeux Around Britai...
14/10/2026

EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Threads Through Time: Hastings and The Bayeux Tapestry Story
A British Museum Bayeux Around Britain exhibition supported by WorldQuant
17 October 2026 - 11 July 2027

Step into the story of 1066 and explore one of the world’s most famous medieval artworks through this new exhibition.

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is delighted to be part of the British Museum’s Bayeux Around Britain National Programme, bringing the story of the Bayeux Tapestry to Hastings – a place at the heart of the events it depicts. Discover the dramatic story of the Norman Conquest through a series of stunning animations and images sourced from the Bayeux Tapestry, alongside objects from Hastings Museum & Art Gallery’s own collections.

More information:

https://www.hmag.org.uk/see-and-do/exhibitions/threads-through-time-hastings-and-the-bayeux-tapestry-story/

Visit 1066 Country Hastings Borough Council

Weave-A-Card with Afri-Co-Lab at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery 27th October, 2pm - 3.30pmWho sends a greeting card made...
14/10/2026

Weave-A-Card with Afri-Co-Lab at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery 27th October, 2pm - 3.30pm

Who sends a greeting card made of bark cloth? You do, after this!

Drop in, get creative, and weave something truly one-of-a-kind — because your voice deserves to be seen as well as heard. Led by Afri-Co-Lab's very own Ugandan hostess with the mostess, Lillian Babirye will guide you through every step — sharing the stories behind extraordinary African materials: where they come from, how they're made, and what the patterns mean. Banana leaf, Ugandan bark cloth, kitenge, kente… and more to explore and experiment with.

By the end of the session, you'll have woven yourself a gorgeous greeting card to keep or send to someone special — with a hint of Uganglish flavour along the way!
Suitable for all ages and abilities. Younger visitors are welcome with an adult.
All materials are provided, and it's completely free — no experience needed, just curiosity to explore. See you there!

The Battle of Hastings took place on this day in 1066, 960 years ago. The Battle which changed the course of British His...
14/10/2026

The Battle of Hastings took place on this day in 1066, 960 years ago. The Battle which changed the course of British History is depicted in the first panel of the Hastings Embroidery, on display at the Town Hall until the end of the month.

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✨ Hastings Open 2026 is officially OPEN! ✨Produced in partnership with The blackshed gallery our third Hastings Open exh...
13/10/2026

✨ Hastings Open 2026 is officially OPEN! ✨

Produced in partnership with The blackshed gallery our third Hastings Open exhibition explores, challenges, and celebrates the diverse trials and triumphs of contemporary life—presenting a stunning collection of work that reflects a wide array of practices, stories, experiences, and ideas🎨✍️

A massive thank you to everyone who submitted artwork for consideration, and special congratulations to our featured artists!

🏆 Award Winners:

The Main Prize was awarded to Roelof Bakker for 'Secret Touch'
The Young Artist Award was presented to Alec Dent for 'Minster Trees, Isle of Sheppey'

️🗳️ Visitors’ Choice Award:
Have your say! Visitors to the gallery can vote for their favourite artwork. The piece with the most votes at the end of the show wins a cash prize.

We also extend our deepest thanks to our esteemed panel of judges for their incredible expertise throughout the selection process: Charlotte Hailey-Watts, Harold Offeh, Rory Prout, and Naomi Salaman.

We can't wait for you all to experience the amazing talent from Hastings and beyond! 📍



📷 Featured Artwork: 'Ebb & Flow II' © Patrick O'Donnell

Supported by Arts Council England and Hastings Borough Council

🚨 REMINDER! THE LIGHT WE CARRY CREATIVE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS ONLINE INFO SESSIONMAKE A FILM. FIND YOUR VOICE...
13/10/2026

🚨 REMINDER! THE LIGHT WE CARRY CREATIVE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS ONLINE INFO SESSION

MAKE A FILM. FIND YOUR VOICE. SHARE YOUR STORY.

Join us for an informal Q&A chat about the programme and Expression of Interest on Wednesday 14th October, 11am → Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ptd-egav-ahm

Are you between the ages of 16 and 24 and live in Hastings? Are you curious about filmmaking and want to learn or improve your creative digital skills? If you are not yet or are currently seeking education, employment or training or are facing barriers to accessing education, employment or training, then this programme is for you.

Expressions of Interest are now open and close midday, 12pm Monday 2 November 2026

👉 To find out more about Hastings Museum & Art Gallery or to apply, visit https://www.hmag.org.uk/see-and-do/projects/the-light-we-carry/

Artwork: Rebecca E Marshall | dearfuturefilms.com

The Light We Carry Programme is generously supported by the AHRC Impact Acceleration Account. The programme is also generously supported by Arts Council England through National Portfolio Organisation funding via Hastings Museum & Art Gallery.







Half Term LEGO LabBring LEGO to life! Join us for a hands-on session where you’ll build and program your own interactive...
12/10/2026

Half Term LEGO Lab

Bring LEGO to life! Join us for a hands-on session where you’ll build and program your own interactive LEGO Spike machines and creatures.

Places are limited, and booking is essential.
£8 per kit; each kit can accommodate two children. Each ticket represents one kit.

There are concession tickets for those on benefits or experiencing hardship.
Wheelchair accessible.

Age 5+

Thursday 29 October

Morning session: 10.30am -12noon
Afternoon session: 1.30pm – 3pm

Book your ticket here:
https://www.hmag.org.uk/event/half-term-lego-lab/

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Take 10 to ReadWhatever you're into, take 10 to read into itTake 10 to Read is a National Literacy Trust campaign to inc...
11/10/2026

Take 10 to Read

Whatever you're into, take 10 to read into it
Take 10 to Read is a National Literacy Trust campaign to increase reading for pleasure by promoting the wellbeing benefits of reading.

First developed by Read Manchester in 2018, this campaign is now promoted by the National Literacy Trust across the UK, encouraging people of all ages to drop everything and read for 10 minutes at 10am on 10 October for World Mental Health Day.

Why? Life is busy and it isn’t always easy to find time for yourself.

Reading can help you relax, boost your mood and find connection – and you don't have to read a book. You could escape into the post-match analysis of Saturday’s football game, an interview with your favourite actor, DIY hacks or even recipes. Reading something that interests you can transport you away from day-to-day life.

In the National Year of Reading, the message is simple: whatever you're into, take 10 to read into it.

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Johns Place, Bohemia Road
Hastings
TN341ET

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4:30pm

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