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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

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Plan your visit

When we are open, what it costs, and accessibility information.

Case with two cat figures. A visitors legs are beneath them.

Queer the Pier

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

31 January 2020 - ongoing

Plunge into the history of Brighton & Hove's LGBTQIA+ communities.

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See the Sea

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

22 July 2023 to 31 May 2025

Sail through romantic seas and skies to views of today’s vibrant seafront.

The West Pier, Brighton, is seen from about half way along it, looking landwards. The pier is thronged with figures in late Victorian dress. The seafront is seen from Preston Street to the Chain Pier at far right. Fishing boats at sea in right foreground

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

14 September 2024 to 16 March 2025

See over 100 extraordinary photographs from around the world showcased in this prestigious exhibition from the Natural History Museum, London.

Speaking Solidarity: Gentle Listening, Thoughtful Talking

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

14 September to 31 December 2024

A new interactive poetry display created by young people from the local community in collaboration with Brighton Museum and The University of Sussex.

Parent and child look out from a Punch & Judy booth.

What to see

From the deep past to the issues of today. Your journey begins here.

Parent and child look out from a Punch & Judy booth.

Where to find us

Just a few minutes walk from Brighton seafront.

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Pavilion Gardens
East Sussex
BN1 1FN

Entrance of Brighton Museum. Bicycle in background.

Entrance of Brighton Museum. Bicycle in background.