Exterior view of Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, a small timber-clad and flint building with a pitched tiled roof, set within green gardens. A curved gravel path leads toward the entrance, surrounded by trees, lawn, and benches on a bright spring day.

Temporary Closure for the remainder of 2026

Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft will temporarily close to the public from 23 February 2026. This pause allows time to reflect on the focus of our work and to plan our next phase in response to changes in the challenging economic context in which museums now operate. The organisation remains active, and we will share further updates in due course. We are grateful for your continued support.

Who we are

Celebrating Ditchling’s extraordinary art and craft heritage.

Our collection

A nationally significant collection rooted in craft and lived experience.

Sussex Retold: Oral History Project

Sussex Retold is a project led by the University of Sussex which draws on arts, crafts, music and folklore to celebrate the many voices and histories that shape the region.