Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
East Cliff
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 3AA
England

Website

www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk

E-mail

r-c.enquiries@bournemouth.gov.uk

Telephone

01202 451858

24 hour answer-phone

01202 451800

Fax

01202 451851

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This Grade II* seaside villa is the former home of Sir Merton and Lady Annie Russell-Cotes, who designed it to house their art collection and objects from their world travels. It was gifted to the borough in 1908 and opened as a museum in 1922. A modern extension has since been added following a Heritage Lottery Fund refurbishment providing temporary gallery space as well as a shop and cafe.

Venue Type:

Museum, Gallery, Historic house or home

Opening hours

Tue-Sun 1000-1700
Bank Holiday Mon 1000-1700

Closed: Mon
Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Admission charges

Admission Free

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups
Cafeteria
Gardens open to public
Shop

Children and families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Indoor soft play area

Disability access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Touch exhibits
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some 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
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Loan service
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
East Cliff
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 3AA
England

Website

www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk

E-mail

r-c.enquiries@bournemouth.gov.uk

Telephone

01202 451858

24 hour answer-phone

01202 451800

Fax

01202 451851

One of the last Victorian houses built, East Cliff Hall incorporates an eclectic mix of Scottish, Italian and Moorish styles creating a unique atmosphere. The collection includes Victorian art and sculpture; artefacts from the Russell-Cotes' extensive world travels, including a dedicated Japanese gallery; a gallery devoted to the actor Henry Irving; an Edwin Longsden Long gallery; and changing temporary exhibitions showcasing modern art and items from the museum's store. Items not on display can be viewed by prior arrangement.