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# Ditchling Museum reopens July 16
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/ditchling-museum-reopens-july-16/
- Published: 2020-07-04T12:13:54.000Z
- Updated: 2020-07-03T16:09:09.000Z
- Description: Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft to reopen for four days a week from Thursday, July 16
- Author: Contributor
- Tags: Arts, Exhibitions, In The South, News, Queer Corner

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Three months after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, **Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft**, which tells the story of the artists and craftspeople who made **Ditchling** a creative hub in the 20th century, is set to reopen for four days a week from **Thursday, July 16** for a limited number of visitors who book in advance.

In line with the UK government’s updated advice on cultural venues, confirming that people in England can visit museums from **Saturday, July 4**, Ditchling will reopen with extensive safety measures in place to protect both staff and visitors.

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Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft will open with new exhibition *tillage* by **John Newling**, which was originally planned for an April opening and will feature works spanning the past 40 years of the artist’s career, alongside new works created during the UK lockdown.

**Steph Fuller**, Museum Director and CEO, said *‘The safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers is our utmost priority. We have worked hard to create a safe, welcoming environment for all our visitors and we are looking forward to welcoming you back.’*

**For more info, [visit their website](https://www.ditchlingmuseumartcraft.org.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk).**