Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum
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Eastbourne RNLI Museum
King Edward's Parade
Eastbourne
BN21 4BY
Close to the Wish Tower on Eastbourne's seafront, the Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum tells the story of generations of lifesaving at sea. Housed in a Victorian boathouse, this free museum shares remarkable rescue stories, maritime history and the development of lifeboat technology.
⚓ What to expect
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Free admission to a museum dedicated to Eastbourne's lifeboat history
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Exhibits about daring rescues and the crews who served the town
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The story of Eastbourne lifeboats and their involvement in the Dunkirk evacuation
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Displays showing how lifeboats and search and rescue technology have developed
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An adjoining RNLI shop selling gifts and souvenirs that help support lifesaving at sea
The museum occupies the William Terriss Memorial Boathouse, built in 1898 on King Edward's Parade. It preserves an important part of Eastbourne's maritime heritage while celebrating the work of RNLI volunteers. Opening depends on volunteer availability and weather conditions, so visitors should check before travelling.
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