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What's On

Jaws N Claws

7 April to 28 July 2026
Family friendly live animal handling at Brighton Museum.

Into the Blue

2 May to 20 September 2026
This summer, dive into the deep blue sea and sky with us.
The Ice Maiden or Everything about her was white, 1915 Edmund Dulac

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

9 May to 6 September 2026
Experience the wonder of the natural world through the lens of the world’s finest photographers.
© Ralph Pace / Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Night at the Museum

22 to 23 May 2026
Step inside Brighton Museum like never before — after hours, the museum comes alive!
Night at the museum logo

Dragon’s Den: Story Time at Brighton Museum

26 May to 25 August 2026
Join our expert storytellers for magical tales of dragons in the Archaeology Gallery.
Carved, gilded dragon decorative element in the Music Room

Museum Makers: Dastardly Dragons at Brighton Museum

27 May to 5 August 2026
Try your hand at painting, making and creating something dragon themed to take home.
Dragon from the Music room

Curator at Work: Secrets & Stories from the Collections: June - August

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
Curator at Work - Lucy Faithful. Lucy sits behind a desk in the Central Gallery of Brighton Museum. On the desk is a laptop and a plastic storage box containing various wrapped objects. A group of people stand facing the desk at Lucy unwraps and talks about the objects.

Festival of Archaeology at Brighton Museum

25 July 2026
We ‘dig’ archaeology at Brighton Museum!
Festival of Archaeology at Brighton Museum - Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery

Brighton & Hove Albion: Stand or Fall

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.

Museum Makers: Albion Football Special

19 August 2026
Have a go at designing your own football badge and making your own banner to take home, ready for the next match day!