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Delectable dining at the Royal Pavilion (28/8/2009)
Commemorating a magnificent dinner in 1817, the Royal Pavilion has launched a luxury poster to celebrate its new season of sumptuous banquets.
Group Travel to the Royal Pavilion, Brighton 2009/2010 (28/8/2009)
Offers and packages for group visits to the Royal Pavilion
Five star tearoom at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton (18/2/2009)
The Royal Pavilion Tearoom has been awarded five star status as part of ‘Scores on the Doors’ – a national campaign to promote the highest standards of catering. The top accolade of five stars is reserved for businesses with excellent health, hygiene and food preparation management systems in place.
£8,000 award for Royal Pavilion archive photographs (28/1/2009)
The Wellcome Trust has awarded The Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove, £8,000 to digitise its collection of photographs showing the use of the Royal Pavilion as a military hospital during the First World War.
Royal Pavilion Annual Free Day (8/1/2009)
On Sunday 18 January 2009 admission to the Royal Pavilion is free for one day only.
Undercover in the Royal Pavilion Saloon (27/10/2008)
A transformation is taking place within Brighton’s flamboyant Royal Pavilion. Conservation staff are returning the Saloon – the oldest part of the palace – to its original 1823 splendour, and now is the best time for visitors to appreciate the remarkable effects being achieved.
Herd of Elephants make regal appearance at the Royal Pavilion (9/9/2008)
A herd of 13 life-sized topiary elephants will be arriving at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton on 19 September to raise vital funds and awareness for the critically endangered Asian elephant.
Local people benefit from £50,000 Heritage Lottery Fund award to the Royal Pavilion, Brighton (15/7/2008)
Staff at Brighton’s Royal Pavilion are celebrating the award of £50,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) which will enable local people to get more involved in the iconic historic palace on their doorstep.
Chinese Festival 24 August 2008 1-5pm (11/7/2008)
A free family festival of Chinese arts and culture in Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton
My Pavilion – wartime memories (21/5/2008)
Do you remember the 1940s? The Royal Pavilion needs you!
Did you attend dances for the troops, use the air raid shelters, ‘dig for victory’ in Royal Pavilion gardens, go to ‘improving’ lectures? We are looking for people to be interviewed about their memories of the Royal Pavilion and its grounds during the Second World War and the years following.
The Royal Pavilion - discounted admission for local residents (10/3/2008)
From 1 March 2008 to 31 March 2009, residents of Brighton & Hove can enjoy greatly discounted admission to the Royal Pavilion.
Free admission to the Royal Pavilion (22/1/2008)
On Sunday 3 February admission to the Royal Pavilion, the famous seaside home of King George IV, will be completely free of charge for everyone. The Free Day is a popular annual event celebrating the purchase of the Royal Pavilion by Brighton’s Town Commissioners in 1850.
New Children's Audio Tour of the Royal Pavilion (12/12/2007)
New Children's Audio Tour of the Royal Pavilion
Discover the Royal Pavilion, Brighton (29/10/2007)
Background to the Royal Pavilion, Brighton - the development of Brighton, George IV, highlights of the palace, chinoiserie, innovation and technology, dining and entertainment, and the impact of the Royal Pavilion on Brighton.
The Royal Pavilion - special offer for local residents (14/9/2007)
Residents's rate admission 1 October 2007 - 29 February 2008
New heritage partnership for Brighton visitors (29/8/2007)
In a bid to encourage a greater number of people to enjoy the local heritage, two of Brighton’s flagship tourist organisations have joined forces to offer a new deal for visitors to Brighton.
The Royal Pavilion contributes to the national heritage (5/6/2007)
The Royal Pavilion is contributing a little piece of Brighton to the national heritage in the form of a cube of wood which will decorate Britannia, the Queen’s new state coach.
Contemporary art at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton (14/2/2007)
Display of works by Stig Evans, Artist in Residence, 12 March to 26 April 2007
Get Ready to Burn the Clocks (14/11/2006)
Officially approved lantern kits are going on sale for the first time this year.
The Royal Pavilion – special offer for local residents (31/10/2006)
Residents' rate admissions 1 October 2006 to 28 February 2007
Gardens
Royal Pavilion seed giveaway! (29/9/2008)
Seeds from the Royal Pavilion gardens are on offer to gardeners on Friday 10 October 2008
Royal Pavilion seed and plant giveaway! (1/10/2007)
Seeds and plants from the Royal Pavilion gardens and Preston Manor gardens are on offer to gardeners on Friday 12 October, from 10am to 12.30pm
Weddings & Functions
Royal Pavilion Wedding Fair 2009 (26/1/2009)
On Sunday 22 February the Royal Pavilion will be hosting its annual Wedding Fair. The Fair is an ideal opportunity for anyone planning a wedding or civil partnership to visit the spectacular Royal Pavilion and meet a wide variety of local wedding suppliers.
Events
Royal Pavilion seed giveaway! 16 October 2009 (6/10/2009)
Seeds from the Royal Pavilion gardens are on offer to gardeners on Friday 16 October 2009, from 10am to 12pm at a stall staffed by garden volunteers outside the Royal Pavilion entrance.
For King & Country (9/9/2009)
Join the Prince Regent and a cast of costumed characters on either Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2009 as they prepare to review the Sussex Militia.
Pavilion Proms (23/6/2009)
A series of short promenade concerts for a relaxing summer’s evening in the sumptuous Music Room.
From Basement to Bottle, Autumn 2008 – an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton. (13/10/2008)
This autumn, the Royal Pavilion, Brighton’s showpiece palace, can once again be explored in ways not normally seen by the general visitor.
Jane Austen - 'a truth universally acknowledged' (19/9/2008)
Jane Austen - ‘A Truth Universally Acknowledged’ at the Royal Pavilion will bring to life the Brighton of the early 19th century. Come and meet the characters tempted by fashionable Brighton and discover what the future holds in store for them.
Events at the Royal Pavilion, 2008-2009 (31/7/2008)
Forthcoming events at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton
The Pavilion Revealed (5/6/2008)
Discover more about Brighton’s exotic and iconic palace on one of these special tours. The Pavilion Revealed focuses on the Chinese inspired decoration of the Royal Pavilion.
From Basement to Bottle, June 2008 – an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton. (2/6/2008)
During June, the Royal Pavilion, Brighton’s showpiece palace, can be explored in ways not normally seen by the general visitor. Participants in the Pavilion’s popular guided tours From Basement to Bottle pass through disguised doorways, climb secret staircases, and visit hidden rooms.
Royal Pavilion seed and plant giveaway! (26/3/2008)
Seeds and plants from the Royal Pavilion gardens and Preston Manor gardens are on offer to gardeners on Friday 11 April 2008, from 10.30am to 12pm.
Gardens Week 2008 at the Royal Pavilion (20/3/2008)
A week-long celebration of gardens at the Royal Pavilion. Events, displays and demonstrations from 24 May to 1 June 2008.
Queen Victoria visits the Royal Pavilion, Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 April (17/3/2008)
It is the year 1842. Join Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and members of the royal household as they enjoy a seaside stay in Brighton at the Royal Pavilion.
The Royal Pavilion Wedding Fair 2008 (23/1/2008)
On Sunday 17 February the Royal Pavilion will be hosting its annual Wedding Fair. The Fair is an ideal opportunity for anyone planning a wedding or civil partnership to visit the spectacular Royal Pavilion and meet a wide variety of local wedding suppliers.
Restoring the Royal Pavilion - 12 to 20 January 2008 (9/1/2008)
From Saturday 12 January to Sunday 20 January 2008 The Royal Pavilion is putting on talks, displays and guided tours exploring the craftsmanship and materials used in the on-going restoration of one of the most exotic palaces in Britain.
La Cenerentola costumes at the Royal Pavilion (29/11/2007)
This Christmas from 14 December to 7 January 2008 the Royal Pavilion is hosting a magnificent display of costumes from the recent Glyndebourne production of La Cenerentola.
Access Tours of The Royal Pavilion (20/11/2007)
In association with the International Day of Disabled Persons on Monday 3 December the Royal Pavilion is offering a tactile tour for visually impaired visitors and a tour interpreted in British Sign Language for deaf and hearing- impaired visitors free with entry to the palace.
Forthcoming events at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton 2007-2008 (25/10/2007)
Living history, conservation, gardens, and seasonal events.
Enjoy historical characters bringing the Royal Pavilion to life, learn about George IV’s pleasure palace, and indulge in the luxury of high society.
Tactile Tour of the Royal Pavilion (10/10/2007)
In association with the International Day of Disabled Persons on Monday 3 December the Royal Pavilion is offering a tactile tour for visually impaired visitors.
At Home with the King (8/10/2007)
In a first for Brighton’s most extravagant landmark, the Royal Pavilion will turn back the clocks and once more play host to its original resident, as King George IV and a retinue of noble guests relive their past glories for the delight of visitors.
Behind the scenes at the Royal Pavilion for local residents (4/10/2007)
Local residents can now explore the Royal Pavilion, Brighton’s showpiece palace, in ways not normally seen by the general visitor.
Basement to Bottle – an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton (4/10/2007)
The Royal Pavilion, Brighton’s showpiece palace, can now be explored in ways not normally seen by the general visitor. Participants in the Pavilion’s new guided tours Basement to Bottle pass through disguised doorways, climb secret staircases, and visit hidden rooms. The tours, which were put together by popular demand, leave no stone unturned, ending up high above the eccentric roofscape inside the ‘Bottle’ – the main onion dome - with one the most exclusive views of Brighton.
The Royal Pavilion - one of Britain’s Best palaces on UKTV History (30/3/2007)
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion has been selected as one of the contenders for Britain’s Best – a brand new series on UKTV History searching for the nation’s favourite historic site. The Royal Pavilion is one of 25 sites chosen by the channel to kick off a major event aiming to encourage the public to get involved and visit heritage sites in their area.
Annual Free Day (10/1/2007)
Free admission to the Royal Pavilion on Sunday 21 January
The Twelve Days of Christmas (12/12/2006)
Special Christmas events at the Royal Pavilion
Museums
Brighton Museum
The War at Home seminar 10 October 2009 (18/9/2009)
It is 70 years since the outbreak of World War II. Find out from the specialists how people in Sussex lived during the war, drawing on expert knowledge of the times, personal diaries and period film footage.
New opening hours at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery (13/8/2009)
With effect from 1 September 2009, the opening hours at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery will change to Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm.
Celebrate the ‘Fourth of July’ American-style at Brighton Museum (5/6/2009)
On Saturday 4 July 2009, Brighton Museum goes all-American with tons of free events and activities for dudes of all ages.
Music, dance, poetry, dressing up, and messy art for the kids – the building will rock with music, fun and laughter, spilling out into Royal Pavilion gardens if the weather’s OK. It’s all to celebrate the museum’s smash hit exhibition The American Scene, which showcases outstanding prints by leading American artists.
What did you do in the war? (19/5/2009)
Do you have memories from the 1940s of Brighton, Hove or Portslade you would like to share with others?
New Ancient Egypt galleries at Brighton Museum (5/3/2009)
Brighton Museum has one of the largest Egyptology collections in southern England, with many important, fascinating and rare objects. Two brand new galleries now show off the best of the collection and offer plenty to appeal to visitors of all ages.
Martha Gunn arrives at Brighton Museum from Australia (16/9/2008)
A portrait of Brighton character Martha Gunn goes on display at Brighton Museum for the first time in October 2008, having travelled all the way back from Australia.
Brief Encounter Free screening 21 August 2008 (31/7/2008)
Enjoy the company of Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard at a free screening of Brief Encounter, one of the greatest romantic films ever made, with a short introduction by James Clarke, writer and lecturer in Film Studies.
Dance at the Museum 23 February 2008 (8/2/2008)
Dance the night away with Brighton’s Rocsters and swing band Fat 45.
Brighton Museum goes On the Pull 14 February to 31 August 2008 (9/1/2008)
Explore love and attraction, tender romance and the call of the wild, as Brighton Museum goes on the pull. Come along with your friends and lovers to discover hidden love stories - from coming of age to the thrill of the chase, when love goes wrong and the happy-ever-after.
Indigo: global perspectives (3/9/2007)
This one-day symposium at Brighton Museum brings together a range of specialists to explore the uses of indigo in world textile traditions, past and present.
City College student designs new interactive for Brighton Museum (1/11/2006)
A new collaborative project between City College Brighton & Hove and Brighton & Hove Museums
Unearthing Our Past: Brighton and Hove Archaeological Society 1906–2006 (29/9/2006)
A new display shows how the Brighton and Hove Archaeological Society has helped to reveal the origins and history of the city.
Black History Month (27/9/2006)
Celebrate Black History Month at Brighton Museum and Jubilee Library.
Hove Museum
Knitting Month at Hove Museum - November 2009 (30/9/2009)
Throughout November 2009 Hove Museum celebrates the revival of knitting and crochet with workshops and dsplays.
Animated Hove shortlisted for award (8/9/2009)
The film Animated Hove, which was made at Hove Museum in 2008, has been shortlisted for an award for Best Animation at the Oska Bright Film Festival in November 2009.
Knitting Week at Hove Museum - October 2008 (3/9/2008)
National Knitting Week comes to Hove Museum and stays for a month!
Hove Museum wins share of prestigious £50,000 Art Fund prize 25 January 2008 (25/1/2008)
Hove Museum & Art Gallery in Brighton & Hove has today won a share of a £50,000 prize for contemporary craft from The Art Fund, the UK’s leading independent art charity. Hove Museum won for its choice of ‘Neckpiece, 2007’ by Adam Paxon, which will now become part of Hove Museum’s permanent collection of contemporary craft.
National Knitting Week comes to Hove Museum October 2007 (19/9/2007)
If there is one week in the year that inspires a new generation of knitters, it's got to be National Knitting Week! Events and activities at Hove Museum offer all you need, whether you are a beginner, returner or an experienced knitter. Workshops (for both adults and families) vary from learning the basics to enjoying the guidance of experienced fashion designers, experimenting with new techniques and relaxing in good company while you’re at it.
Become a Metal Detective! (8/12/2006)
Become a Metal Detective, with experts from Brighton and Hove Archaeological Society.
Booth Museum
Makeover at the Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton (12/11/2008)
The Booth Museum of Natural History in Dyke Road, Brighton, will close temporarily for a few days (Monday 24–Friday 28 November 2008 inclusive) for a bit of a makeover. The museum will re-open to visitors at 10am on Saturday 29 November 2008.
Booth Badger in British Blockbuster (25/7/2008)
A badger is going on special display at Brighton’s quirky Booth Museum of Natural History, to celebrate being the inspiration for a character in a major film 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'.
Night Explorer at the Booth Museum (4/10/2007)
A spooky and informative evening at the Booth Museum
Delicious Caterpillars (8/11/2006)
A display at the Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton
Visions of Science, Booth Museum of Natural History (31/5/2006)
Press release about the Visions of Science exhibition at the Booth Museum of Natural History
17 June -13 August 2006
Preston Manor
Group Travel to Preston Manor, Brighton 2009/2010 (28/8/2009)
Packages and offers for group visits to Preston Manor
Paranormal tours at Preston Manor, October to December 2008 (2/10/2008)
Staff at Brighton’s most haunted house, Preston Manor, invite you to celebrate the paranormal on a series of special costumed ghost tours and events.
Halloween Ghost Tours at Preston Manor, Brighton (15/10/2007)
Staff at Brighton’s most haunted house, Preston Manor, invite you to celebrate the spooky season in style on a series of special costumed ghost tours. Tours take place on Friday 26, Saturday 27, Tuesday 30 October and Wednesday 31 October.
Preston Manor Artist in Residence: Angela McKay (13/8/2007)
Artist Angela McKay will be resident at Preston Manor throughout September 2007.
Ghosts, Murders & the English Country House (11/4/2007)
A half-day seminar at Preston Manor
Preston Manor Brighton - Festival of Artists Open Houses (10/4/2007)
During May 2007, Preston Manor becomes a showcase for craft makers as part of the Fiveways trail in the famous Brighton Festival of Artists Open Houses.
Preston Manor New Season (12/3/2007)
Preston Manor opens to the public on 1 April 2007
Most Haunted! at Preston Manor (22/8/2006)
Ghost tours and Most Haunted! at Preston Manor
Preston Manor Ghost Tours (11/5/2006)
A press release about Preston Manor Ghost Tours
Foredown Tower
Foredown Tower 1909 – 2009 centenary open day (27/7/2009)
On Saturday 15 August celebrate the Tower’s centenary, its history and place in the landscape of the South Downs.
A Day with the Sun at Foredown Tower Countryside Centre (29/2/2008)
To celebrate the Spring Equinox, join members of the Foredown Tower Astronomy Group on Sunday 23 March as they demonstrate safe ways to observe our star, the Sun.
West Blatchington Mill
National Mills Day, West Blatchington Windmill, Sunday 11 May 11am-5pm (25/4/2008)
West Blatchington Windmill, in Holmes Avenue, Hove, offers a wide range of activities to mark National Mills Day from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 11 May.
National Mills Day, West Blatchington Windmill, Sunday 13 May 2007 (4/5/2007)
West Blatchington Windmill in Hove celebrates National Mills Day with a range of activities.
World Art
Objects, Images, Imaginings: New Perspectives on the Material and Visual Culture of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (18/4/2007)
One-day symposium at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Friday 18 May 2007
Fashion
Do You Remember Biba? (18/9/2006)
Do you remember the Biba Brighton store? If so, your help is needed.
Community History
Your Pavilion. We Want Your Stories! (31/1/2008)
Have you ever visited the Royal Pavilion? Do you have a story to tell us?
General
Experience the 1940s at two family days (20/10/2009)
Saturday 31 October 2009 at Brighton Museum and Saturday 7 November 2009 at Hove Museum. Get the feel of the 1940s through music and dancing, personal memories and real objects from the period at our two family days. Find out what life was like – at work and at play – for people in Brighton and Hove during World War II.
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums November 2009 (8/10/2009)
A selection of events and activities for adults and families at the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove, during November 2009
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums October 2009 (9/9/2009)
A selection of events and activities for adults and families at the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove, during October 2009
South East Festival of Architecture 2009 (20/5/2009)
Throughout June Brighton & Hove Museums present three special tours to coincide with the South East Festival of Architecture 2009.
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums November 2008 (8/10/2008)
A selection of events and activities for adults and families at the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove, during November 2008
Lunchtime Lectures at The Old Courtroom - September to December 2008 (3/9/2008)
September to December 2008 programme of lectures presented by Brighton & Hove Museums
Summer Fun at the Royal Pavilion & Museums (11/7/2008)
Summer activities for families at the Royal Pavilion & Museums
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums July 2008 (5/6/2008)
A selection of events and activities for adults and families at the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove, during July 2008
Museums get local (30/5/2008)
People in Brighton & Hove can now learn more about their localities from displays on their doorstep, as two new ‘micro museums’ have opened in Whitehawk and Portslade.
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums June 2008 (2/5/2008)
A selection of events and activities for adults and families at the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove, during June 2008
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums May 2008 (7/4/2008)
A selection of events and activities for adults and families at the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove, during May 2008
Spring Half Term Fun at Brighton & Hove Museums (30/1/2008)
Spring Half Term Fun at Brighton & Hove Museums
Meet the Moon Princess - book launch and talk (29/1/2008)
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is hosting a book launch of The Moon Princess, Memories of the Shan State by Sanda Simms and a talk on Wednesday 20 February 2008 at 2pm.
The Edwardians in Focus at Brighton Museum & Preston Manor (23/1/2008)
A new course starting in February 2008 exploring the lives of the Edwardians through their eating and shopping habits.
Lunchtime Lectures at The Old Courtroom - January to April 2008 (11/12/2007)
January to April 2008 programme of lectures presented by Brighton & Hove Museums
Monthly press release December 2007 (7/11/2007)
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums December 2007
Autumn Half Term at The Royal Pavilion & Museums 2007 (12/10/2007)
Autumn Half Term at The Royal Pavilion & Museums 2007
Monthly press release November 2007 (9/10/2007)
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums
November 2007
British Sign Language Tours at Brighton Museum & The Royal Pavilion (14/9/2007)
British Sign Language tours for deaf and hearing-impaired visitors to Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and The Royal Pavilion.
The Victorians in Focus at Brighton & Hove Museums (11/9/2007)
A six week Victorian themed museum course held across Brighton & Hove Museums
Monthly press release October 2007 (7/9/2007)
A selection of events and activities for adults and families at the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove, during October 2007
Black History Month October 2007 (3/9/2007)
Events to celebrate Black History Month at Brighton Museum and The Old Courtroom
Lunchtime Lectures at The Old Courtroom - September to December 2007 (20/8/2007)
September to December 2007 programme of lectures presented by Brighton & Hove Museums
Monthly press release September 2007 (7/8/2007)
A selection of exhibitions and activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove, during September 2007.
Summer Fun for Children at Brighton & Hove Museums (1/8/2007)
Listings of childrens' activites over the summer holidays at Brighton & Hove Museums
Monthly press release August 2007 (5/7/2007)
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums during August 2007
Monthly press release July 2007 (12/6/2007)
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums July 2007
Once in a Blue Moon (1/6/2007)
A fascinating talk about the Moon on Tuesday 12 June 2007.
Summer Half Term Activites at Brighton & Hove Museums (17/5/2007)
Summer Half Term Activites at Brighton & Hove Museums
Monthly press release June 2007 (8/5/2007)
Activities at the Royal Pavilion and Museums, Brighton & Hove, during June 2007
Lunchtime Lectures at The Old Courtroom - May to August 2007 (27/4/2007)
May - August 2007 programme of lectures presented by Brighton & Hove Museums
Monhly press release May 2007 (10/4/2007)
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums May 2007
Monthly press release April 2007 (9/3/2007)
Activities at the Royal Pavilion & Museums April 2007
Lunchtime Lectures at The Old Courtroom (20/2/2007)
A release about the Lunchtime Lecture programme presented by Brighton & Hove Museums at The Old Courtroom
Monthly press release January 2007 (4/12/2006)
Activities at the Royal Pavilion, Libraries & Museums January 2007
Monthly press release November 2006 (18/10/2006)
Royal Pavilion and Museums activities in November 2006
Exhibitions
Brighton Museum
The Land Girls: Cinderellas of the Soil 3 October 2009 to 14 March 2010 (3/8/2009)
The forgotten army of the land girls tell their story in this new exhibition.
Forthcoming exhibitions at Brighton & Hove Museums, June 2009 (1/6/2009)
A chronological listing of forthcoming exhibitions at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and Hove Museum & Art Gallery, June 2009
The American Scene: Prints from Hopper to Pollock 2 May to 31 August 2009 (2/2/2009)
The American Scene features around 80 outstanding prints by 56 leading modern American artists, including George Bellows, Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, Josef Albers, Alexander Calder, Louise Bourgeois and Jackson Pollock.
A British Museum Tour
Paintings Unwrapped 13 December 2008 to 13 April 2009 (29/10/2008)
Don’t know much about art – but you know what you like?
Interested in paintings – but not sure how to get the best out of them?
Paintings Unwrapped, a new exhibition at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, unravels the mysteries.
Chinese Whispers: Chinoiserie in Britain 1650–1930 3 May to 2 November 2008 (1/4/2008)
A major exhibition at Brighton Museum and the Royal Pavilion.
Chinoiserie is exotic, stylish and, above all, fun. Glamorous and visually stunning, the style has provided a backdrop for women behaving badly across the centuries!
Little Black Dress - updated November 2007 (31/7/2007)
Little Black Dress - an exhibition in the Fashion & Style gallery at Brighton Museum, 1 December 2007 to 1 June 2008
Old Masters, New Eyes (19/6/2007)
A fresh look at Dutch and Flemish Old Master oil paintings from the collections of Brighton & Hove Museums, some of which have not been on public display for more than 40 years.
Indigo: A Blue to Dye For (12/6/2007)
Indigo: A Blue To Dye For, a survey of the world’s oldest and most distinctive dyestuff, is a major exhibition of art, craft, fashion, and design featuring historical and contemporary indigo-dyed artefacts from around the world.
Show your Little Black Dress to the world (8/5/2007)
Local women are urged to make their prized little black dresses part of a new exhibition at Brighton Museum alongside a dress modelled by Victoria Beckham.
Stagestruck! 200 years of Theatre Royal Brighton (12/4/2007)
An exhibition that celebrates one of Britain’s oldest working playhouses, the people that have made it work, and the drama and spectacle that have filled its stage.
Alice Maher: Natural Artifice (4/12/2006)
An exhibition at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Nothing Personal 6 October 2006 to 7 January 2007 (18/10/2006)
An exhibition at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Hove Museum
War Stories 29 September 2009 to 10 January 2010 (3/8/2009)
War Stories tells the story of the home front in Brighton and Hove during the Second World War, using photographs from the archive of the Brighton Herald newspaper.
Forthcoming exhibitions at Brighton & Hove Museums, June 2009 (1/6/2009)
A chronological listing of forthcoming exhibitions at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and Hove Museum & Art Gallery, June 2009
Deviants 6 June to 13 September 2009 (11/5/2009)
Irreverence in contemporary craft - Deviants is an exhibition of 16 curious pieces from the Crafts Council’s Collection that deviate wildly from what we think of as traditional craft.
Follies of Europe 24 January to 3 May 2009 (13/11/2008)
Follies of Europe, at Hove Museum, traces the development of architectural extravaganzas in Europe from the Baroque to the ultra modern, through a series of 40 photographs.
Contemporary Craft to go I November 2008 to 4 January 2009 (11/9/2008)
Britain’s most exciting artists and makers, both famous names and fresh new talent, have been hand-picked for Contemporary Craft to go. This new, high quality selling exhibition at Hove Museum fuses modern design with the skill of Britain’s best artists and craft makers. Sleek, stylish and cutting edge, the range and quality on show will give your Christmas shopping a gloss it has never had before.
Animated Hove 12 July to 12 October 2008 (5/6/2008)
Enter a new world peopled with characters created by local young people inspired by Hove Museum's magical collection of toys. Working with Carousel and Junk TV, ten young, learning disabled filmmakers from Hillside School made a new animated film. They developed a script, made characters and scenery, and created their own soundtrack.
Tech-tile: Stephen Bottomley 12 July to 12 October 2008 (28/5/2008)
Tech-tile is an exhibition at Hove Museum & Art gallery of extraordinary contemporary works of jewellery by the English artist Stephen Bottomley.
Paintings at Hove Museum & Art Gallery (7/5/2008)
Two new exhibitions of paintings drawn from the collections of Brighton & Hove Museums are opening at Hove Museum & Art Gallery.
Now Showing: New film and video from the Arts Council Collection 10 May to 22 June 2008 (8/4/2008)
A short season of projected films at Hove Museum & Art Gallery, showcasing six new acquisitions to the national Arts Council Collection.
East Weaves West: Basketry from Japan and Britain 18 January to 27 April 2008 (5/12/2007)
In East Weaves West over 50 artist/basket makers - selected equally from Britain and Japan - demonstrate an exciting and wide ranging body of new work.
Christmas Crafts at Hove Museum & Art Gallery 27 November 2007 to 20 January 2008 (1/11/2007)
Silk, ceramics, books and jewellery – Hove Museum’s new display by local designers and craft makers offers an eclectic range of premier quality pieces. All items are for sale and make highly individual Christmas gifts.
Peter Blake: Alphabet 14 July to 9 September 2007 (12/6/2007)
To celebrate Sir Peter Blake’s 75th birthday this year, Hove Museum goes pop with Alphabet, Blake’s bold and colourful silkscreen prints, one for each letter of the alphabet.
Indigo: A Blue to Dye For (12/6/2007)
Indigo: A Blue To Dye For, a survey of the world’s oldest and most distinctive dyestuff, is a major exhibition of art, craft, fashion, and design featuring historical and contemporary indigo-dyed artefacts from around the world.
Susan Edwards (16/3/2007)
An intriguing installation at Hove Museum 17 April to 1 July 2007
Paper Cuts (13/3/2007)
A new exhibition at Hove Museum & Art Gallery, 7 April to 1 July 2007
Jacqueline Yu-Fan Li (7/2/2007)
First Sight showcase Hove Museum & Art Gallery
Digging the Dirt (19/10/2006)
Exhibition at Hove Museum
Booth Museum
Life in Death: The Victorian Art of Taxidermy (1/5/2007)
Life in Death: The Victorian Art of Taxidermy puts the practice into its context enabling visitors to enjoy its appeal in the light of the Victorians’ way of life. The centrepiece of the exhibition takes the visitor through a Victorian parlour, stuffed with the gewgaws typical of the era - from the horse’s hoof inkwell and the elephant’s foot umbrella stand to an original display of jewel-coloured birds in flight.
Inspirational Objects (19/10/2006)
Exhibition at the Booth Museum
Small displays
Operation Scipio paintings by Cyril Mount 10/11/2009 to 7/2/2010 (7/10/2009)
A new display of paintings by Cyril Mount based on his military service in North Africa during World War II, including the famous battle of Wadi Akarit in Tunisia (Operation Scipio).
Time and Place 10 October 2009 to 13 December 2009 (17/9/2009)
Time and Place explores the hidden stories of nurses who came to Brighton from the former British colonies.
Contemporary Craft at Brighton Museum (15/9/2009)
A new display of highlights from Brighton & Hove Museums’ craft collection shows the beauty and variety of contemporary craft. It celebrates both local makers and national names.Opens 6 October 2009.
Jewels on the Nile (8/9/2009)
Jewels on the Nile explores vivid images of Egypt captured in tourist albums over 100 years ago.
The Spice of Life 4 August 2009 to 10 August 2010 (28/7/2009)
From rock salt to rock-and-roll salt shakers, The Spice of Life explores the story of salt from mines to meals. The theme is illustrated with a selection of traditional containers for condiments and contemporary accessories for the dinner table. Pepper and mustard play supporting roles.
Barry Surtees: Another Life 11 August to 8 November 2009 (10/7/2009)
Taking inspiration from such varied sources as Bauhaus, Russian Suprematism and Op Art, Barry Surtees has spent 20 years creating artworks using industrial materials.
Tony Masero: Dark Art 12 May to 9 August 2009 (15/4/2009)
Inspired by the brilliance of film noir cinematography and storytelling, this unique collection of paintings uses bold lighting and colour to spark the imagination.
Ray Kyte: Shirt Tales 10 February to 10 May 2009 (21/1/2009)
The shirts in this series of photographs are used to explore light, form and texture. They celebrate pattern, colour and design; but most of all they are a means of using fabric as a filter, allowing light to generate drama, the nature of each shirt dictating the mood.
Human Resources 25 November 2008 to 1 March 2009 (10/10/2008)
Human Resources presents 50 portraits by Russell Webb of front-line staff from the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum. In these pictures, the absence of clues such as uniform or environment reveals that a person’s face alone tells little of their work, interests or background. Among the security and information officers, cashiers, cleaners and technicians whose portraits are on show there are parents, carers, writers, engineers, travellers, teachers, musicians, collectors, gardeners, artists and scientists
Lives Less Photographed: working class life in Brighton, 1860-1935 4 November 2008 to 26 April 2009 (9/10/2008)
Away from its grand architecture and seaside crowds, Brighton's working population often lived in appalling poverty. Lives Less Photographed reveals some rare images of local working class life: the people, and the lost areas of Brighton in which they lived.
Paul White: Brighton’s Forgotten Architecture 11 November 2008 to 8 February 2009 (9/10/2008)
The photographs in Brighton’s Forgotten Architecture document buildings around Brighton & Hove and its environs. Some are forgotten, some overlooked, whilst others dim in our memories. Avoiding the much documented Regency and Victorian architecture of the city, the photographer has instead focussed on commercial, industrial, municipal and religious buildings.
A Play in Time by Susan Trangmar 20 September to 16 November 2008 (7/8/2008)
A Play in Time by Susan Trangmar is an intimate study of St Ann's Well Gardens, Hove. Commissioned by Photoworks, in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council, this new work uses moving image and recorded sound to explore in exquisite detail the seasonal changes and the many informal activities performed in this popular park.
Stephen Creffield: Along the Shore 13 May to 10 August 2008 (14/5/2008)
Images taken along the south east coast of England, from Eastbourne to Broadstairs.
Richard Chivers 5 February to 11 May 2008 (18/1/2008)
Look at the South Downs through the photography of Richard Chivers and you see a new kind of landscape.
The Art of Wrapping: furoshiki textiles from Japan 9 October 2007 to 31 August 2008 (19/9/2007)
Furoshiki are decorative textiles used in Japan, as well as other cultures, for wrapping and carrying both everyday objects and special ceremonial gifts. This new display at Brighton Museum demonstrates the range of styles and uses of furoshiki over four centuries, brought up-to-date with cloths made from recycled plastic bottles.
Surprises in Store 2 October 2007 to 5 October 2008 (4/9/2007)
A diverse selection of seldom seen and newly conserved works on paper, chosen by museum volunteers Lavender Jones and Katie Gibson.
Forests of Gold: Kingdom of the Asante 5 September 2007 to 31 August 2008 (9/8/2007)
A new display, to mark the 50th anniversary of Ghanaian Independence, celebrates the vibrant culture of the Asante people of West Africa.
Matt Smith: ceramics 7 August to 26 September 2007 (19/7/2007)
Matt Smith’s functional and sculptural ceramics inspired by the randomness of everyday form the latest exhibit at Hove Museum as part of its showcase programme for local artists and craft makers.
Lesley White: Landscapes 7 August to 4 November 2007 (19/7/2007)
Lesley White: Landscapes is a new display at Brighton Museum of paintings that express the spaciousness, mystery and comfort that nature provides.
Ruth Singer 17 April to 10 June 2007 (19/4/2007)
Up and coming textile designer/maker Ruth Singer is showing her quirky and original handmade fashion accessories in the First Sight Showcase at Hove Museum & Art Gallery.
Rogues Gallery: Images of Crime and Punishment (13/3/2007)
A new display of popular prints at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, 26 March to 30 September 2007
Unearthing our Past (19/10/2006)
Display at Brighton Museum
Etchings of Frank Brangwyn (19/10/2006)
Display at Brighton Museum
Paul Thomas, The Shoreham Project (1/6/2006)
Paul Thomas, The Shoreham Project. A display of photographs by Paul Thomas
Cafe Balcony, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
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