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A new exhibition dedicated to Agatha Christie is set to open at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery. The exhibition, titled 'Agatha Christie – The Queen of Crime ', will open on Saturday, May 10. It will explore the life and legacy of the renowned crime writer, with displays including Poirot’s dinner setting on the Orient Express, Christie’s 1926 disappearance, and Egyptian artefacts related to Death on the Nile.
Agatha Christie exhibition opens May 10 with original treasures on view (Image: Muriel Matters House) The exhibition will also feature original items, books, and miniature treasures. Councillor Julia Hilton, leader of the council and lead councillor for culture and tourism, said: "Agatha Christie is one of the world’s most loved crime writers, I know there will be lots of people excited to see the wide range of exhibits on display. "There are suggestions that Agatha visited here, with references to Hastings and St Leonards in a couple of her books, so it’s great that we have such an exciting exhibition here in Hastings.
" Philip Hadland, collections and engagement curator at the museum, said: "The exhibition draws on Gale’s expert knowledge and her collections of Agatha Christie memorabilia collected over many years and we are incredibly grateful to Gale for sharing it with us." The exhibition will celebrate the life, works, and legacy of Agatha Christie, bringing to life key moments from 1920-1933. Period objects from the museum’s collection will be used as part of the exhibition.
The Agatha Christie exhibition will be open from Saturday, May 10, until Sunday, August 10. Entry to Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is free..
