Brighton & Hove Museums receive award from Arts Council England
Brighton & Hove Museums has been awarded £882,098 today (Wed 8 Oct 2025) by Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as part of the Arts Council Museum Renewal Fund.
The funding will strengthen the museum’s financial stability in 2025–2026, boost reserves, and support commercial initiatives across its five venues which include the Royal Pavilion & Garden, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Hove Museum of Creativity, Preston Manor & Gardens and Booth Museum of Natural History.
Hedley Swain, CEO of Brighton & Hove Museums said:
“We’re absolutely delighted and deeply grateful to have received a Museum Renewal Fund award from Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. This vital support comes at a crucial time – not just for us at Brighton & Hove Museums, but for cultural organisations across the country navigating what continues to be a difficult time for the visitor economy.
“Thanks to this funding, we can look to the future with renewed energy and confidence. It will help us balance our books this year and strengthen our reserves – giving us the stability we need to keep delivering the experiences our visitors love.
“The grant also supports important investment to build our future revenue generation, including a brand-new events and venue hire booking system to make the process seamless for both staff and clients. Our ticketing system is being upgraded for faster, more efficient service, and we’re enhancing the support and facilities we offer to commercial filming and photography partners.
“We’re also giving our website a refresh to make it easier than ever to explore our venues, book tickets, and discover the incredible collections we care for and work we do as a charitable trust.”
“We want to thank Arts Council England for helping us continue to share the stories, creativity, and heritage that make Brighton & Hove so special.”
