Rye Castle Museum

The museum tells the story of Rye's long and illustrious history as an 'antient town' of the Cinque Ports. Visitors can learn how the famous Romney Marsh was formed, see an original smuggler's lantern and attempt to be a medieval soldier using replica armour at the Ypres Tower.

At East Street, visitors can see Rye's 18th century fire engine and learn how Rye changed between the wars, how the coast developed and many other fascinating facts about the development of this medieval maze of a town.

Visitor Information

Address:

Rye Castle Museum
3 East Street
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7JY

Telephone:  01797 226728

Opening times:

April to October: Thursday to Monday - 10.30am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Ypres Tower only: November to March - 10.30am to 3.30pm (weekends only)

Group Information:

Group contact: Museum staff
Group rates: for groups of 10 to 25 - £2.50 both sites; £1.75 single site
Educational visit: £1 per student; adults free with student groups

Get Directions:

Go to our Directions to Rye Castle Museum page.

Website:

www.ryemuseum.co.uk