July’s Bird of the Month is Tachybaptus ruficollis or Little Grebe. The little grebe, also known as a dabchick, is the smallest grebe in the UK. It has a darker summer plumage, with a red neck. In winter it is … Continued
The Booth Bird of the Month for June is the Sylvia atricapilla or Blackcap. The name comes from the black cap of the male bird. The females have reddish-brown caps. This is a good time of year to see them … Continued
Digital Manager Kevin Bacon on extending the Gift digital experience in Brighton Museum, what we’ve learned so far, and working with Blast Theory. I’m delighted to announce that Blast Theory’s Gift app will remain available in Brighton Museum until 6 … Continued
The Royal Pavilion Garden Volunteers have chosen the Astrantia Major for July. July is when Astrantia Major is at its best. The low growing herbaceous perennial produces masses of beautiful white pin-cushion shaped flowers. Best grown in partial shade, it … Continued
It is with regret that we have to report the demise of another mature Elm tree in the Pavilion gardens, due to it contracting Dutch Elm disease. The tree (species unknown) is about 12 metres tall and was in close … Continued
In the summer holidays Royal Pavilion & Museums will be running an exciting arts programme for young people aged 13-19 (up to 24 years with additional needs). These workshops will explore the themes of Environment and Extinction. The participants will have the opportunity to explore our … Continued
After the Norman Conquest in 1066, the county of Sussex was divided into five areas of land known as rapes. These were Hastings, Lewes, Arundel, Bramber and Pevensey. The newly crowned king William the Conqueror appointed a loyal baron to … Continued
The Mid-Week Draw returned from its winter break on Wednesday 1 May 2019. Returning regulars have been joined by both new comers and drop-ins, who have all enjoyed the chance to sketch objects from our collections or be influenced by … Continued
Helen Mears, Keeper of World Art, reflects on the legacies of a colonial collection of photographs: its importance as a record of ethnic histories and use value to Myanmar’s minority communities today. She also discusses recent museum initiatives to record the … Continued
Summer has almost arrived, and June is the peak time for the blooming of roses. Curator Alexandra Loske takes a look at Venus and Tannhäuser by the Brighton painter Laurence Koe, in which flora and rose blossoms are symbolic features. … Continued
University of Brighton student Sarahlouise Newman on the Edward VIII coronation mug by Eric Ravilious: a cup that was made fit for king that who was never crowned. This short essay will explore an intriguing object in Brighton Museum’s collection: … Continued
For this month, the Royal Pavilion Garden Volunteers chose the Rosa Chinensis Mutabilis. It is a multi-coloured, thornless rose that flowers continuously through the summer, and is originally from China. These can be found in the bed opposite Brighton Museum, … Continued
Edward Lovett collection rediscovered behind-the-scenes at Royal Pavilion & Museums Our newest objects entered into our “What’s in the Box?” display at Hove Museum come from Collections Assistant Joy Whittam. When cataloguing the toy collection in the museum stores Joy came across a dusty box which contained some intriguing figures. The figures appeared to be … Continued
Why have Royal Pavilion & Museums spent three years helping Blast Theory test out a new app? And is Gift really the future of museums? Digital Manager Kevin Bacon shares his perspective on Gift. Throughout June visitors to Brighton Museum … Continued
In this guest post, University of Brighton student Olivia Terry discusses a clairvoyant exhibit in Brighton Museum, and how it records the history of the English seaside resort. Tucked behind the entrance door of the Images of Brighton Gallery in … Continued
Our new exhibition in Hove Museum is a retrospective of a local artist, Patrick Burke. Thanks to Latest TV you can watch Andrew Polmear, a collector and friend of Burke, discussing the artist and the exhibition. Below, you can also … Continued
St Peter’s Church in Preston Park is a 13th century flint church with medieval wall paintings which have miraculously survived the Reformation and a fire. The south end of Preston Park holds many of Brighton’s historical treasures including Preston Manor, … Continued
The theme of May 2019’s image gallery of the month is the West Pier. The original structure of the pier was built in 1866 and many additional features were added over the next 50 years, including a bandstand in 1875, … Continued
Royal Pavilion curator Alexandra Loske takes a look out of her office window, and reflects on the historic changes that have taken place in Brighton’s Church Street. My office is in the Old Court House, a sturdy Victorian building in … Continued
For May’s plant of the month, the Royal Pavilion Garden Volunteers chose the Potentilla Fruticosa. It is a pretty, medium sized shrub with primrose yellow flowers, that continuously flowers throughout the summer. It can be found on the windy path near … Continued
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