The East Street Museum was originally a bottling factory but it now houses exhibitions from Rye's history including its unique C18th fire engine. There is a display showing the changes to the coastline over the last thousand years and a shipbuilding display exhibiting many of the tools used, which includes models of ships built.
Many visitors are especially interested in the wooden Tunbridge ware, the tobacco pipes and the examples of pottery made in Rye for which the town was famous.
There are also several paintings showing the changes in Rye, its rivers and harbour over the past few centuries.
Make sure you visit the Ypres Tower too.
Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.
Nearest major roads are the A259 and the A268. Located in town, signposted.
Nearest rail station is Rye. Straight ahead into town, left into High Street, 2nd right into East Street.On many bus routes
| 2025 (4 Apr 2025 - 2 Nov 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed* | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:30 | - 16:30* |
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