Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
East Cliff
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 3AA
England
Website
www.russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk
r-c.enquiries@bournemouth.gov.uk
Telephone
01202 451858
24 hour answer-phone
01202 451800
Fax
01202 451851
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
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.
Collection details
Architecture, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Maritime, Personalities, Social History, World Cultures, Performing Arts
Key artists and exhibits
- Japanese Art
- Henry Irving
- Rossetti
- Venus Verticordia
- Victorian Art
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