The Selsey Tramway Exhibition at The Novium Museum
2024-07-30 10:00 - 2025-09-02 16:30 UTC | Novium Musuem, 1 Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH, United Kingdom
This exhibition recounts the fascinating but ill-fated story of Selsey Tramway.
The exhibition recounts how a railway line was proposed to link the then remote and isolated village of Selsey with Chichester. By August 1897, the Selsey Tramway was born, operated by The Hundred of Manhood and Selsey Tramway Company.

I Grew Up 80s at The Novium Museum
2024-12-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 16:30 | Novium Musuem, 1 Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH, United Kingdom
Revisit the vibrancy and innovation that defined a decade!
‘I Grew Up 80s’ provides a colourful trip down memory lane, capturing what the decade was like from a child’s perspective when music was on cassettes, shellsuits and leg warmers were must-haves and everyone received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas.
The period saw huge developments in science, technology, fashion, entertainment and the way we interact with each other. The exhibition will explore life before the internet and investigates the shared cultural experience of childhood in the 1980s.
Visitors will find more than 200 items of memorabilia showcasing the youthful exuberance of the decade, from toys such as Care Bears, My Little Pony and Transformers, to album covers of timeless musicians like Queen, George Michael, Phil Collins and Kate Bush.
‘I Grew Up 80s’ offers nostalgic trip down memory lane for many of our visitors, but will also provide an enlightening insight for younger visitors to see the differences between then and now.
As well as exploring what childhood looked like for their parents, children can explore interactive elements of the exhibition including 80s dress up, trivia questions, games and 1980s themed toys, including many old childhood ‘must-haves’!

Art is for Everyone at Oxmarket Contemporary
2025-01-21 10:00 - 2025-02-16 16:00 | Oxmarket Contemporary, St Andrew’s Court off East Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1YH
After Keith Haring proclaimed that ‘Art is for everybody’, a generation of artists from the 60’s have been striving to make art relevant and accessible to all, not just an elite few. Access to art is the vision on which Oxmarket Contemporary was conceived by its founders and by which we continue to operate. We believe artists come from all walks of life and art can be enjoyed and owned in its many forms, by everyone.
Art is for Everyone, the exhibition where creativity meets accessibility! It brings together a diverse range of talented artists and makers, offering high-quality artwork at affordable prices. Our goal is to make art accessible to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned collector or a first-time buyer. Our curated collection reflects the vibrant spectrum of artists in our community, providing a platform to share their vision. With a focus on emerging talent and unique artistic expressions, we showcase a variety of mediums, including paintings, print, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and mixed media.
Join us in supporting the arts, while celebrating affordability, diversity and inclusion through art.
During the exhibition we will be hosting courses run by artists and makers. A chance for everyone to enjoy taking part in a creative activity.

Out & Proud in Chichester at The Novium Museum
2025-02-01 10:00 - 2025-09-06 16:30 | Novium Musuem, 1 Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH, United Kingdom
Celebrate the history of Chichester Pride and the inspiring stories of our local LGBTQ+ community. This co-curated exhibition, created in collaboration with Chichester Pride, highlights the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and pride. Discover powerful personal stories and explore the journey of this vibrant community through a project dedicated to visibility, education, and celebration.
