Bexhill Museum

Bexhill Museum opened in 1914 with one gallery. Today it has four galleries!

The Motor Racing Gallery celebrates Bexhill’s role as the birthplace of British Motor racing. Featuring, three racing cars representing different eras and technology. The Museum has the 1993 Volta electric racing car, a reproduction 1902 Serpollet or ‘Easter Egg’ which has a steam engine and a 1958 mark 3 Elva. Have a go at changing a car’s tyre, installing spark plugs and seeing how engines work.  Look at how the motor car has changed the modern world bringing benefits and hazards to society and the environment.