Rye Castle & Prison (Ypres Tower) is open 364 days year end encourages you to explore is tapestry of history. From its Norman beginnings and prison years through to the defense during WWII.

Membership to Rye Museum Association gives you unlimited free admission to the Rye Castle (Ypres Tower) and East Street Museum. Plus:Discounts on museum talks.Rye Museum and Local History Group Journal with articles about the fascinating history of Rye: the factors and events that have shaped it; its role in the defence of England through the ages; the occupations, pursuits, customs, and idiosyncrasies of its people, the stories of its streets and buildings, to mention just a few examples.Monthly e-newsletter with the Association’s events, activities and projects.Opportunities to help in the continuation and development of the Museum and Rye’s Local HistoryMeet many like-minded people with an interest in Rye’s amazing history.Access to our free members only events.

Here you can donate to us online with regular or one off donations.We ask if you can to add your Gift Aid details so we can claim an extra 25% on-top of your donation.