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The Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft is located in Ditchling, East Sussex, England. It specialises in showcasing the artists and craftspeople who made Ditchling a creative hub in the 20th century, such as sculptor Eric Gill, designer of the London Underground font, Edward Johnston, and printer Hilary Pepler. These artisans were associated with the Arts and Crafts movement.
The museum is located in the centre of the village just below Saint Margaret's Church on a site that was founded in 1985 by sisters Hilary and Joanna Bourne as a place to display their collection of local artworks. In 2012, a renovation project was commenced with funding of £2.3M via a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and other donors. The refurbishment, completed in late 2013, was designed by London practice Adam Richards Architects. The museum was then opened by Nicholas Serota.