This week I started a Museum Futures traineeship at Royal Pavilion & Museums. Museum Futures is a year-long programme hosted by the British Museum with eight participating museums across the country, including Royal Pavilion & Museums, in which trainees aged 18-24 receive … Continued
To start the year is a winter flowering shrub from China, it’s name is daphne odora aureomarginata, which translates as ‘the edge of the leaf is yellow.’ There are three of these plants in the Royal Pavilion gardens, the most obvious … Continued
Remembrance of the end of the First World War was marked by many people and families as they remembered their own family stories alongside the national commemorations. This is my story. I remember my maiden aunt, May. She wore a beautiful, … Continued
Back in the summer we hosted Portslade based artists Blast Theory in Brighton Museum. With the support of the University of Nottingham’s Mixed Reality Lab, they spent three days testing an experimental new smartphone app named GIFT, to create virtual … Continued
We’re very sad to say goodbye to Gilding Conservator Norman Stevens who is retiring from the Royal Pavilion after 39 years. Norman has been a hugely important member of staff working on a range of conservation projects through the building … Continued
Artists from our Museum Mentors have been studying Royal Pavilion & Museums’ unique collection of Victorian Christmas cards. Museum Mentors is a collaborative and inclusive group of artists. Some are marginalised artists who benefit through support and mentoring. Access to … Continued
As part of our celebration of Christmas at the Royal Pavilion we are showcasing a new display of Victorian Christmas cards developed by Marcus Bagshaw. Following his post last week, Marcus gives readers a further insight into the development of … Continued
With this year’s Remembrance Sunday marking 100 years since the signing of the armistice that ended WW1, there has been fresh attention on the Royal Pavilion’s use as an Indian military hospital. Even though it’s been several years since I … Continued
Our Votes for Women display opened in Brighton Museum on 17 November. Marking the centenary of the first women being granted the vote, the display highlights Brighton & Hove’s suffrage heritage and features objects belonging to Brighton-based suffragette Minnie Turner. … Continued
When you get to springtime and the Christmas tree and baubles are long packed away and your only thoughts are for the summer ahead, set a moment aside to think of the Father Christmas event organiser. In late April I … Continued
A new display opens on 17 November 2018 at the Royal Pavilion showcasing Victorian Christmas cards. In this post, Marcus Bagshaw talks about his work behind the scenes and the thrill of being given access to the Royal Pavilion & … Continued
Have you ever been startled by an unexpected reflection in a mirror? One of our volunteers at Preston Manor recently took a photograph that captured an unexpected guest. If you look carefully at the image you may see the face … Continued
On 25 July 1909, Louis Blériot made the first flight across the English Channel in his heavier-than-air aircraft the Blériot XI. The event caused a major reappraisal of the importance of aviation, especially in Britain. When reporting on the story, … Continued
On 3 October, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex came to visit the Royal Pavilion. As one of the most famous newly-wed couples in the world, images of Harry and Meghan at the Pavilion were shared internationally. But what work … Continued
Join us at the Booth Museum of Natural History on 15 November to mark the 250th anniversary of the extinction of Steller’s Sea Cow. Hear the stories of this incredible animal and discover the menagerie of creatures that live beneath … Continued
This Halloween, come to the Booth Museum of Natural History and enter the mysterious world of creatures that emerge in the dark. At our Halloween Science Special on 27 October, you will be able to discover the science of how … Continued
A post from Collectibulldogs blogger Eiffion Ashdown, new volunteer at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Hi readers of the Royal Pavilion & Museum [RPM]’s amazing blog section. I’m Eiffion or Ave to most and I’ve blogged before so this is … Continued
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
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