Our specialist library of Sussex archaeology and history is situated on the top floor of Barbican House Museum in Lewes.

Opening times for members:Tuesday to Saturday 10-5pm, Sundays & Mondays (except January) 11-5pm

Opening times for non members: Monday to Friday by appointment  01273 405738 or email.

Practicalities: The library is on the second floor of Barbican House. Access is via the stairs only, but there are ground floor facilities available with advance notice. Vistors must make themselves known and sign in at the museum reception desk.

Download the library and collections users guide here. Honorary Librarian – Esme Evans and our helpful voluntary staff are on hand to assist you in making  the most of your visit.

Online resources:

• Library catalogue 
• Sussex Archaeological Collections 
• Sussex Past & Present Magazine
• Library resources
  
• Packham Index to Brighton and Hove in the Sussex Weekly Advertiser 1750 to 1806 

To pay for photocopies and/or postage, or to make a donation towards the Library, please go to our donations page.