The Hastings & St Leonards Museum Association was formed in 1889 and is believed to be the oldest such Museum Friends group in the country. In 1892 the Association opened the Hastings Museum in the Brassey Institute, now Hastings Library, and was responsible for the administration and funding of the Museum, for mounting displays and collecting exhibits.

Hastings Corporation (predecessor of the current Borough Council) took over responsibility for the Museum in 1905, since when the Association has continued to play an important role, including the organisation of lectures, special visits and other social activities to raise funds to support the Museum & Art Gallery as well as being represented on HBC’s Museum Committee which advises the Cabinet on all things related to the Museum & Art Gallery.

Registered Charity Number 1215888

To find out all about the wonderful Hastings Museum & Art Gallery click on this link to their website.

Membership:

£10 annual single
£15 annual couple living at the same postal address
£95 life membership
£5 student

If you'd like to join the Association please complete the Form on the Membership page

Our bank account details are included on the Membership page if you wish to pay electronically. You can also pay by cheque if you prefer (payable to Hastings & St Leonards Museum Association and sent to us c/o Hastings Museum & Art Gallery).

Applications/renewals received after 1st November will be valid until 31st December the following year.