Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Pavilion Gardens
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN1 1EE
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

E-mail

visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Telephone

03000 290900

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, with its rich and diverse collections, creates a vibrant cultural centre in and around the Royal Pavilion estate in the heart of the city of Brighton & Hove.

Dynamic and innovative galleries provide greatly improved access to the Museum's nationally and locally important collections. Objects are displayed in stimulating contexts with a wide range of interpretative techniques, including interactive information technology. Improved facilities include: the Museum entrance in the Royal Pavilion gardens with a spacious foyer and shop; improved disabled access; education facilities with an art room and a dedicated education 'pavilion'. The Museum has worked with community groups to broaden access to its collections and services. A Hindu shrine in the World Art gallery created with the local Gujarati community, and oral histories of local people are examples of these collaborations.

This museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.

Venue Type:

Museum, Gallery

 Opening hours

Tues - Sun: 10.00-17.00
Bank Holidays 10.00-17.00

Closed Mon (except public holidays)

 Admission charges

Admission free

 General services and facilities
  • Guided tours
  • Information point provided
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Cafeteria
  • Gardens open to public
  • Refreshments
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Induction loops in lecture theatres
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Sign language interpretation available
  • Touch exhibits
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Pavilion Gardens
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN1 1EE
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

E-mail

visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Telephone

03000 290900

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

The World Art collection at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is a Designated Collection of national importance.

The Designated collections of non-western art and anthropology include particularly fine textile collections, such as the Green Collection from Burma.

Part of Brighton & Hove Museums' Designated Collection of Decorative Art, which you can also see at Preston Manor, Hove Museum & Art Gallery and Brighton Pavilion, is on display here. Please contact Brighton Museums for more information if you wish to see a specific item.

The collections of decorative arts include the Regency furniture and silver-gilt displayed in the Royal Pavilion, the Macquoid furniture at Preston Manor, the Willett Collection of ceramics illustrating popular history, and outstanding holdings of British and European 20th century decorative design and craft.

Highlights at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery include the nationally important collections of 20th Century Art & Design, Fashion, Paintings, Ceramics and World Art.

Collection details

World Cultures, Trade and Commerce, Toys and Hobbies, Sport, Social History, Religion, Personalities, Performing Arts, Maritime, Land Transport, Fine Art, Film and Media, Design, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Archaeology

Key artists and exhibits

  • Designated Collection

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Pavilion Gardens
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN1 1EE
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

E-mail

visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Telephone

03000 290900

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Dreams of Here New work by Julian Bell, Tom Hammick and Andrzej Jackowski

18 February — 10 June 2012

Enjoy this beautiful exhibition of new work by three nationally recognised contemporary painters and printmakers, each with a strong connection to
Sussex.
‘Here’ ranges from Sussex landscapes to interior spaces, and from vibrant colours to echoing empty rooms. Bell, Hammick and Jackowski all paint and draw figurative images, each with his own distinctive style.
Julian Bell brings the eye of the traditional realist painter to his contemporary surrounding. Accomplished colourist Tom Hammick depicts modern-day life, reflecting on a lost rural simplicity or the clutter of the contemporary. Andrzej Jackowski draws the spectator to dream-like shadowy interior spaces.
Together the work of these artists takes the viewer on a journey of the imagination, from a place of literal description to the landscapes of subconscious worlds.
(closed 23 to 27 April)

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Pavilion Gardens
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN1 1EE
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

E-mail

visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Telephone

03000 290900

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
Brighton Museum

An Etcher in the Wake of Whistler: Gallery Tour

12 February 2012

Guest curator Alexandra Loske introduces Hove-based artist Robert Goff’s work and discusses his atmospheric etchings of Sussex, Italy, Egypt and Japan.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

2:30-3:15pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Studio Day: Art in Mind

14 February 2012

Young people from local charity Art in Mind lead this workshop for families, inspired by the World Art collection. Use clay and multimedia to make an artwork that tells people more about you. Drop-in, all ages.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

When

1:30-3:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Studio Day: Art in Mind

14 February 2012

Young people from local charity Art in Mind lead this workshop for families, inspired by the World Art collection. Use clay and multimedia to make an artwork that tells people more about you. Drop-in, all ages.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

When

10:30am-12:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Studio Day: Art of the Arctic

16 February 2012

A workshop for families to explore objects from our Arctic collection. This event is run by young people from the Museum Collective. Drop-in, all ages.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

When

10:30am-12:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Studio Day: Art of the Arctic

16 February 2012

A workshop for families to explore objects from our Arctic collection. This event is run by young people from the Museum Collective. Drop-in, all ages.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

When

1:30-3:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

What does a Museum Curator do?

17 February 2012

Is this the job for you? Join the Curator of World Art to find out more about her job in this practical workshop. You will decide how to collect, categorise and curate your own miniature display, and the final results will be exhibited online. 16-21 years

Suitable for

  • 16-17
  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

2-4pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Early Years: Africa

21 February 2012

Early Years sessions include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. These sessions are for 2-5 year olds only. Book in advance.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10:30am-12pm

Admission

£4.50 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Early Years: Faces

6 March 2012

Early Years sessions include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. These sessions are for 2-5 year olds only. Book in advance.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10:30am-12pm

Admission

£4.50 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Dreams of Here: Julian Bell gallery talk

10 March 2012

Artist and writer Julian Bell discusses the various senses of ‘place’ that go into his paintings seen in the Dreams of Here exhibition.

Suitable for

  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

2-3pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Perspex Jewellery Masterclass

10 March 2012

Saw, shape and transfer images onto Perspex to make your own piece of jewellery with artist Cath Laffan. Book in advance, 16-21 years

Suitable for

  • 16-17
  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

1-4pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Studio Day: Mother’s Day cards

17 March 2012

Work with our talented illustrator to explore drawing techniques and collage. Use your new skills to create beautiful hand-made Mother’s Day cards. Drop-in, all ages

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

When

1:30-3:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Studio Day: Mother’s Day cards

17 March 2012

Work with our talented illustrator to explore drawing techniques and collage. Use your new skills to create beautiful hand-made Mother’s Day cards. Drop-in, all ages

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

When

10:30am-12:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Early Years: Puppets

20 March 2012

Early Years sessions include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. These sessions are for 2-5 year olds only. Book in advance.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10:30am-12pm

Admission

£4.50 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Creative Future: Writers’ Recital

24 March 2012

Listen to readings of poetry and prose inspired by the Dreams of Here exhibition, written by participants of a creative writing course led by local charity Creative Future.

Suitable for

  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

2-3pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Norman Hartnell, Dressmaker to the Queen

5 April 2012

To celebrate the approaching Diamond Jubilee Martin Pel, Curator of Costume, shows a Norman Hartnell couture silk dress taken out of storage especially for this informative talk.

Suitable for

  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

11:30am-12:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

World Stories Animation Workshops

5 April 2012

In groups, journey through Peru, the Arctic, Mali and Iran to create characters and backdrops reflecting the places in our new World Stories gallery (open June 2012). Bring your worlds to life using animation software and premiere your film in front of the group. 8 years+

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 11-13
  • 7-10

When

10:30am-12:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

World Stories Animation Workshops

5 April 2012

In groups, journey through Peru, the Arctic, Mali and Iran to create characters and backdrops reflecting the places in our new World Stories gallery (open June 2012). Bring your worlds to life using animation software and premiere your film in front of the group. 8 years+

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 11-13
  • 7-10

When

1:30-3:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

World Stories Animation Workshops

6 April 2012

In groups, journey through Peru, the Arctic, Mali and Iran to create characters and backdrops reflecting the places in our new World Stories gallery (open June 2012). Bring your worlds to life using animation software and premiere your film in front of the group. 8 years+

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 11-13
  • 7-10

When

1:30-3:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

World Stories Animation Workshops

6 April 2012

In groups, journey through Peru, the Arctic, Mali and Iran to create characters and backdrops reflecting the places in our new World Stories gallery (open June 2012). Bring your worlds to life using animation software and premiere your film in front of the group. 8 years+

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 11-13
  • 7-10

When

10:30am-12:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

10 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

2-2pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

10 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10am-12pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

11 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

2-2pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

11 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10am-12pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

12 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10am-12pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Children’s Festival Activities

12 April 2012

As part of the 2012 Brighton Children’s Festival celebrations, our museums are running free, fun activities. Drop by and join in! For 2-8 year olds.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

2-2pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Dreams of Here: Tom Hammick gallery talk

14 April 2012

Artist Tom Hammick discusses the themes and techniques in his new body of work in the Dreams of Here exhibition. Includes Q&A.

Suitable for

  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

2-3pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Early Years: Printing

17 April 2012

Early Years sessions include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. These sessions are for 2-5 year olds only. Book in advance.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

10:30am-12pm

Admission

£4.50 - 03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum

Young Artists’ Day

28 April 2012

To celebrate the city-wide Youth Arts Festival, local young artists lead a series of short drop-in workshops in an art form of their choice. If you are aged 16-21 and want to lead one of the workshops contact Brighton Museum. For attendees aged 14-24 years.

Suitable for

  • 14-15
  • 16-17
  • 18+
  • Not suitable for children

When

11:30am-3:30pm

Admission

03000 290900 visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Pavilion Gardens
Brighton & Hove
East Sussex
BN1 1EE
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

E-mail

visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Telephone

03000 290900

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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