We’re very excited to be overrun with snails this autumn as we’re taking part in Snailspace to raise money for Martlets Hospice. The Snail’s Pace trail has 50 large models of cheeky, brightly coloured molluscs all around the city of … Continued
As part of ongoing work to improve the documentation and storage of Royal Pavilion & Museums’ collections, we are taking a closer look at many items in our stores. One such item recently ‘unfurled’ is this flag. Called a ‘Success … Continued
Kelly Boddington introduces the OUTing the Past Festival, and Royal Pavilion & Museums’ role in supporting LGBT history. Hello All, I am very excited to share the news that Brighton Museum will be participating as a national hub of The … Continued
Paula Wrightson finds one of Preston Manor’s much loved dogs and reverses the sad story of Tatters using newly found evidence. One of the tombstones in Preston Manor’s pet cemetery has the following touching inscription: ‘Here lies Tatters not that … Continued
With the summer holidays approaching (and sunny weather that shows no sign of stopping) plenty of people will be enjoying the Royal Pavilion Garden over the next few months. Thanks to two students from Patcham High School, families can now … Continued
While working on the Gilbert & George project, the Museum Collective have taken on various roles depending on our interests. Since everyone is working on different things, I thought it would be interesting to interview the other members of the … Continued
As the 2018 FIFA World Cup enters its latter stages, we thought we’d take a look at our football related collections for guidance on how to cope with the highs and lows that might present themselves as the tournament progresses. … Continued
In 2018 Royal Pavilion & Museums will be running another exciting summer arts programme for young people aged 13-19 (up to 24 years with additional needs). A creative workshop will take place at each of our 5 sites across Brighton … Continued
As part of the Artist Rooms: Gilbert and George exhibition, Museum Collective member Charlie got to meet the artists when they visited Brighton for their ‘In Conversation’ event. Please note that this post contains language that some might consider offensive. … Continued
Ever wondered why a ladybird has spots? Or what fish is the sexiest? Then join us for an Evolution themed evening. The University of Sussex are hosting a fun packed night at the Booth Museum. The evening will include: animal evolution … Continued
When you visit an exhibition, do you think about how everything got there? I don’t just mean how the work was made – although that is certainly something to consider too – I’m talking about how the work was installed. … Continued
Young people from the Hangleton & Knoll Project’s Young@Art group have used Hove Museum’s Contemporary Craft Collection as inspiration for their creative work which is on display at the Museum currently. The young people visited Hove Museum, talked about the … Continued
With the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, through its Collecting Cultures scheme, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery has acquired a set of garments created by Clive Rundle, one of South Africa’s most important designers. The garments, part of a … Continued
In advance of our upcoming Gilbert & George exhibition at Brighton Museum, a member of our Museum Collective writes about their use of swearing in their art. Please note that this post contains language that some might consider offensive. I’m … Continued
A look back at our digital work in 2017-18 by Kevin Bacon, Digital Manager. Much of my time this year has been spent on infrastructural work rather than public facing projects. With the prospect of a potential move of Royal … Continued
Paula Wrightson celebrates the 2018 Chinese Year of the Dog by investigating the story of Kylin, Ellen Thomas-Stanford’s Pekingese through the breed’s origins in Imperial China, to links with the Opium Wars and the sinking of Titanic. There are two … Continued
The magnificent gateway at the northern entrance to the Royal Pavilion dates from 1832 and is an often overlooked and underappreciated Brighton building. As with the south gate, we don’t know exactly how it looked in the late 18th and … Continued
Today’s ‘Beast from the East’ has brought snow to Brighton for the first time in several years. If your eyes haven’t yet experienced whiteout, here are some snowy scenes from our Fine Art collection. All of these images are available … Continued
Do you fancy an other-worldly experience? Join us for Angel Day on Saturday 10th February 2018 at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. There will be singing workshops, the Interfaith Choir, live music, poetry, angel-related objects from the collection, art and … Continued
Do You Vote? Their Fight Our Future On the 6 February 1918, eight million women, out of an electorate of twenty one, were given the opportunity to vote. Only women over the age of 30 with educational & property qualifications … Continued
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