Tree-gnawing, tail-slapping and dam-building, beaver behaviour is familiar to most people. But beavers are both liked and loathed. Beavers (Castor fiber) were wiped out in the UK in the 16th century, however, reintroductions began in 2009. Here in Sussex, the … Continued
Earlier this year the Royal Pavilion & Museums worked with Photoworks to welcome young women from Portslade Aldridge Community Academy to explore Brighton Museum’s exhibition Anita Corbin,100 First Women Portraits as part of their Photography Club. They were invited to a tour of the exhibition … Continued
This week Beth is naming the Draw, The Magpie and the Shiny Things! Beth has also captured her drawing in stages to share her process of creating a picture. We’d love to see yours. Join In If you are … Continued
August’s bird of the month is the white stork, which is in keeping with this month’s theme in our Climate Conversations series: Solutions. This year is an exciting one for white storks in Sussex. You may have already seen or … Continued
Whilst we sizzle in this heatwave, let’s draw some cool fossils Photos Bob Foreman Join In If you are tempted to have a go, please share your drawings with us! We would love to see them. Email them to Beth … Continued
We’ve caught the drawing bug this week, draw us your best creepy crawlies! Join In If you are tempted to have a go, please share your drawings with us? We would love to see them. Email them to Beth at beth.burr@brighton-hove.gov.uk … Continued
For some, the company of a pet will have been invaluable during the coronavirus lockdown. Yet in equally exceptional circumstances, a time when Britain was on the brink of war, the nation’s pets also faced an uncertain future. During the … Continued
Collections Assistant Joy wonders how pieces of broken Victorian china ended up in her back garden and discovers the answer lies in ‘The Dust Destructor’, used by the Victorians to sort domestic waste and recycle. When I first moved to … Continued
The Draw takes on a special theme this week. To coincide with the launch of our new online Ocean Blues microsite this Friday, and to celebrate National Marine Week (25 July – 9 August), the Brighton Dolphin Project are launching a … Continued
28 June 1920 was an exceptional day. For on that day, not one, but two film historians were born; John and William Barnes, identical twin brothers, and therefore perhaps the only stereoscopic film historians in the world. John and William, … Continued
As we prepare to welcome you back to the Royal Pavilion, a small hardworking team are busy having a deep clean to ensure it’s looking its spectacular best for your return. Thank you team! Lucy and Alexia have been cleaning … Continued
Woodland Creatures is the theme for this week’s Draw. Join In If you are tempted to have a go, please share your drawings with us? We would love to see them. Email them to Beth at beth.burr@brighton-hove.gov.uk Tweet @BrightonMuseums or if you are … Continued
The final archaeology object we are featuring in celebration of this week’s annual Festival of Archaeology (11-19 July) run by the Council of British Archaeology (CBA), is one of the most renowned, the Bronze Age Amber Cup. It was discovered … Continued
The fourth archaeology object we are showcasing to celebrate this week’s annual Festival of Archaeology (11-19 July) run by the Council of British Archaeology (CBA), is a rare bronze statuette of a stag. With its intricately detailed mane and antlers, … Continued
Hove Museum craft maker Rebecca Lean has been using our craft collections to inspire you to get creative in the new series, Lockdown Craft Challenge. Take a look at some of the fantastic pieces that have been created at home. Lockdown … Continued
The third archaeology object we are featuring to celebrate this week’s annual Festival of Archaeology (11-19 July), run by the Council of British Archaeology (CBA), is a Neolithic leaf shaped flint arrowhead. The arrowhead was discovered during excavations in the … Continued
Following the wonderful news that European Bison will be introduced to Kent woodland in 2022, to restore ancient habitat and wildlife, Beth has chosen a theme of Bulls, Bison and Buffalo! Draw Artists We are very pleased to see that … Continued
Members of our Museum Mentors groups have continued receiving colouring in cards and pictures of interesting objects from Brighton Museum collections in the hope that they will inspire artwork, be interesting to look at, or just be cheering during this time of lockdown. Last … Continued
For the second archaeology object to celebrate this weeks annual Festival of Archaeology (11-19 July) run by the Council of British Archaeology (CBA), we highlight a Roman coin. The coin was buried with another 2894 coins for nearly 1800 years, … Continued
From 11-19 July the Council of British Archaeology (CBA) is holding the annual Festival of Archaeology and this year it is going digital. We would normally celebrate by holding events at Brighton Museum, but instead, like the CBA, we will … Continued
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