Dive into the world of pirates at St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery

WHY not head to Lymington this summer and visit the New Forest’s only nationally accredited museum and art gallery to see our exciting ‘Pirates! Fact and Fiction’ exhibition

This is a fantastic and fascinating look into the historical world of piracy and smuggling, suitable for children and the curious of all ages. The Museum houses a wonderful local history collection with intriguing displays about the history of local salt making, the Lymington High Street, fossils, the town’s sailing past and more.

One recent and significant must-see acquisition is our rare Celtic Coin Hoard, a precious local find comprising silver and gold coins that are stamped with beautiful designs from boats and horses to thunderbolts and gods.

On site we also have the Old School Cafe, a light and airy space with a terrace for a relaxed lunch or a slice of cake and coffee; the perfect place to rest on a day out in Lymington.

Our gift shop has an array of high quality local artworks alongside brilliant gift cards, books, jewellery, ceramics and more. Friends of the Museum also enjoy year-round views of the exhibitions as well as access to special talks and tours. There has never been a better time to visit.

We are open Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 4pm, and open Sundays until 3rd September. Tickets are £6 with Gift Aid or £5 for concessions; please see our website for full details. For more information please visit https://www.stbarbemuseum.org.uk/ or call us on 01590 676 969