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Welcome
The Shipwreck Museum is an independent charitable Museum of the Nautical Museums Trust Charity No. 284687 – set in the historic Old Town of Hastings, UK. The Museum has artefacts from many ships wrecked in the English Channel from the Goodwin Sands in Kent to Pevensey Bay in East Sussex including the Amsterdam a Dutch East Indiaman of 1749 and the Anne of 1690 also the Charles II warship.
There are also exhibits of fossils found in the local area. We are a multi-sensory Museum with sound, touch and smell. The museum is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Admission is free!
A variety of maritime and fossil gifts, with a wide range of souvenirs, artefacts, toys, cards, prints and handicrafts, many made by local artisans.
Read MoreThere are very few major, accessible historic shipwrecks around the coast of the British Isles. Hastings & St Leonards has two of them - the 17th century warship 'Anne' and the 18th century Dutch East Indiaman 'Amsterdam'.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
Recent changes in wind and tide movements have resulted in a thick layer of sand and sediment being deposited over the wreck of the Amsterdam, thereby hiding most of the vessel from view.
The shape and contours of Bulverhythe Beach are constantly changing and it is to be hoped that the present situation will only be temporary but, until nature decides to once again reveal the Amsterdam and her fascinating history, there will be no further guided walks organised by the Shipwreck Museum.
Remember, these changes can occur overnight – literally – so keep an eye on this page as well as on social media as we will be restarting the walks as soon as conditions allow.
What our visitors are saying about us
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Amazing place to visit. Been there twice and would still go again and that says something.
Sue Reading -
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Learnt so much about local maritime history. Highly recommended.
Teresa Barrett -
Great experience. Kids enjoyed the interactive exhibits and the educational activities.
Ruth Lawson -
Excellent website, we always recommend our guests visit the Shipwreck museum when visiting Hastings.
Joan Guilliard
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