Nature’s cycle continues at the Walled Garden at Preston Manor despite the lockdown. A haven of tranquility at the north-west corner of Preston Park, this wonderful space, looked after by a dedicated group of volunteers, is now bursting with life … Continued
We hope you’ve managed to get involved in the City Nature Challenge over the weekend. If not there is still time to add your observations up to the end of today (27th April 2020). Here’s a gallery of the wildlife … Continued
We hope you’ve been inspired by our Nature at Home blog posts (or just the sunshine) to look closer at the wildlife in your garden or outside exercise space. As it is the City Nature Challenge this weekend (24 – … Continued
Let’s not forget about the insect life inside your homes. While you may be enjoying spending time outdoors and spotting creepy-crawlies, you may not be able to go out at all, or you may feel limited by your one trip … Continued
This time, we’re looking at organisms other than insects, there are plenty of other invertebrates to enjoy. Most people I’ve talked to don’t like slugs and snails – maybe it’s because I don’t have a garden and they’re not eating … Continued
In 2012 I was the Adult Learning Officer for the Adult Event Programme creating and running public events across Royal Pavilion & Museums. This was one of 46 events that were programmed in 2012. This picture shows the team of … Continued
This week the Mid-Week Draw is celebrating Earth Day, which takes place today, the 22nd April. Beth has chosen a selection of objects to coincide with this theme and has drawn them herself to inspire you to do the same. … Continued
I’m Katy Knapp, an illustrator and museum Visitor Services Officer, working across all five of our museum sites. I’m most often found at Hove Museum, Booth Museum and Preston Manor. However given the current situation with Covid-19, I’m unable to … Continued
This Nature at Home post continues our look at the miniature world of insect life during lockdown. Bees are one of the most prominent insects flying around at the moment. Queen bumblebees are emerging and looking for nest sites, so … Continued
A garden is the perfect place to look for insects and other invertebrates but for those of us who don’t have one, a walk is a great way to engage with these creatures. Here’s a brief introduction to flies, beetles and … Continued
On 5 April 1895, writer Oscar Wilde was arrested, charged with gross indecency. The ripple effect was felt by many, including Brighton-born artist Aubrey Beardsley… Beardsley was born in 1872 to an upper middle class family, although his father had … Continued
Many visitors have fallen in love with the beautiful Edwardian interiors of Preston Manor. For RPM Visitor Services Officer Naomi Daw, it is the influence of Palladianism and sense of balance of the exterior which has captured her attention. Preston … Continued
Every Wednesday afternoon our Museum Support Officer Beth organises the Mid-Week Draw in Museum Lab at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Last week we decided to move the Draw online, so those of you at home who wanted to continue … Continued
Frequent visitors to Brighton Museum will know that on a Wednesday afternoon Museum Lab is transformed into an artistic hub of creativity. Our Museum Support Officer Beth organises the Mid-Week Draw. We invite people to join us for a few … Continued
The second of our Nature at Home series of blogs looks at what you might find in your garden or local area, and gives a few ideas of how you might observe them, starting with some very familiar visitors. Read … Continued
For the month of April, the Booth encourages you to look out for the Goldcrest, Regulus regulus, in your garden, in the park (if you’re exercising at an appropriate distance from others), or even the view from the window of … Continued
Making activities are a big part of what we do at Hove Museum. As the museum is currently shut during the coronavirus lockdown, Louise Dennis shares some mosaic crafting activities that children can enjoy at home. As you can’t visit … Continued
As we all stay at home during the current lock down, we can’t look to the Pavilion Garden to enjoy the season’s finest plants and flowers in bloom. So instead, our Garden Manager Robert will be sharing some garden tips … Continued
The current lock down has dramatically decreased our freedom and confined many of us to home for most of the day. One thing it is currently impossible to do is visit museums, so many are now creating virtual content to … Continued
Thanks to all those that came to the February half term creative workshops. We had such a lovely time that I thought I’d share the children’s work. If you came – see if you can spot your artwork below. If … Continued
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