Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Roof Restoration Project Update

The works are progressing well, with the scaffolding above roof level almost ready for the crane to lift the weighted elements to anchor the temporary structure down.

Once complete, the structure will be clad to form a watertight roof for the replacement and repair works to progress below.

About the Project

Vital work began in the summer of 2024 to repair the roof of Brighton Museum & Art Gallery to stablise the Grade II listed building and make it more energy efficient.
The project will enhance the care of the collections housed within the space as well as the visitor experience and provide better access for all.

A structural survey in 2019 found the building requires significant repairs, which will be undertaken with funding by a grant from Arts Council England and from Brighton & Hove City Council.

The plans for the exciting upgrade and repairs to the roof have been designed by award-winning architects Donald Insall Associates. They will enable improved ventilation, insulation and light in the Museum. The modern materials used will help with the energy efficiency of the building.

The project will be completed in late summer 2025.