Summer 2026 at Brighton & Hove Museums
Summer adventures await at Brighton & Hove Museums.
Discover curious creatures, explore archaeological finds, unravel mysteries, and trace the paths of dragons and football legends. Enjoy engaging activities in our gardens or step inside the galleries for a cool and creative pause.
Your summer of discovery begins here.
Secrets of the Royal Pavilion Tour – Ground Floor
Royal Pavilion & Garden
20 May 2026 – ongoing
Uncover hidden secrets of the Royal Pavilion on this tour of the ground floor.
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Festival of Archaeology at Brighton Museum
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
25 July 2026
We ‘dig’ archaeology at Brighton Museum!
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Jaws N Claws
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
26 May to 28 July 2026
Family friendly live animal handling at Brighton Museum.
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Pavilion Pride Picnic
Royal Pavilion & Garden
1 August 2026
Join us in our family safe space to celebrate Pride together. Bring a picnic and plenty of pride! Please note this is an Alcohol-free zone.
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Museum Makers: Dastardly Dragons at Brighton Museum
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
27 May to 5 August 2026
Try your hand at painting, making and creating something dragon themed to take home.
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Mystery at the Manor Family Weekend
Preston Manor & Gardens
8 to 9 August 2026
Enjoy a weekend of fun with a side of intrigue at Preston Manor!
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Drawing Dragons
Royal Pavilion & Garden
4 to 11 August 2026
Sketch the Royal Pavilion’s amazing creatures in the beautiful Music Room with artist Sam Hobbs. New and experienced artists welcome.
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Secrets of the Royal Pavilion Tour – Upper Chambers
Royal Pavilion & Garden
17 June 2026 – ongoing
Explore the first floor of the Royal Pavilion and discover spaces usually off-limits to visitors.
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Museum Makers: Dastardly Dragons at Hove Museum
Hove Museum of Creativity
28 May to 13 August 2026
Try your hand at painting, making and creating something dragon themed to take home.
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Kick off! A family weekend of football fun
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
15 to 16 August 2026
Be among the first to experience the new *Brighton & Hove Albion FC: Stand or Fall* gallery at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.
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Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections: June – August
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
10 June to 18 August 2026
Drop-in sessions at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery where curators will be working in the galleries and talking about current projects
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Come on you Seagulls! Storytelling for Footie Fans
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
20 August 2026
Calling all football fanatics!
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Dragon’s Den: Story Time at the Royal Pavilion
Royal Pavilion & Garden
29 May to 21 August 2026
Join our expert storyteller for magical tales of dragons in the Royal Pavilion’s beautiful Music Room.
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Design a Dragon with Author Jenny McLachlan
Royal Pavilion & Garden
21 August 2026
Author Jenny McLachlan will be taking young visitors on a journey into the world of her best-selling Land of Roar series.
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Dragon’s Den: Story Time at Hove Museum
Hove Museum of Creativity
25 May to 24 August 2026
Join our expert storytellers for magical tales of dragons upstairs at Hove Museum.
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Dragon’s Den: Story Time at Brighton Museum
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
26 May to 25 August 2026
Join our expert storytellers for magical tales of dragons in the Archaeology Gallery.
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Designing Dragons: Craft Workshop
Royal Pavilion & Garden
14 to 27 August 2026
Get creative at the palace with a fun drop-in crafting session for all the family. Come and create your very own fantastical dragon using recycled materials.
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An Introduction to the Royal Pavilion 2026
Royal Pavilion & Garden
3 January 2026 – ongoing
Explore the opulent Royal Pavilion with expert-guided tours every Saturday at 2pm.
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In Search of Dragons – Royal Pavilion tour
Royal Pavilion & Garden
30 May to 30 August 2026
Find out more about the amazing collection of dragons in the Royal Pavilion during this magical tour for all the family.
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Play days – Hove Museum Garden
Hove Museum of Creativity
2 to 30 August 2026
Enjoy some outdoor fun and games in Hove Museum gardens this summer with our library of outdoor games to choose from. Picnic optional!
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
9 May to 6 September 2026
Experience the wonder of the natural world through the lens of the world’s finest photographers.
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Hop! Skip! Jump!
Hove Museum of Creativity
2 May to 6 September 2026
This new family-friendly exhibition explores the wonderful world of animals from Brighton & Hove Museums’ fine art collection.
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DRAGONS
Royal Pavilion & Garden
28 March to 1 November 2026
Welcome to the Palace of Dragons and step into a world of flight, fantasy and magic.
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Brighton & Hove Albion: Stand or Fall
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
15 August 2026 – ongoing
Dive into the incredible story of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club in a brand new gallery within Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.
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