In the last few weeks members of our Museum Mentors groups have received colouring in cards and pictures of interesting objects from Brighton Museum collections which we hope will inspire artwork, be interesting to look at, or just be cheering … Continued
Keep a look out for Bullfinch, Pyrrhula pyrrhula this month. UK conservation status: Amber Bullfinch pairs stay near to each other all year round, not only when they are nesting and raising young. The male has a bright chest, while … Continued
During the lockdown the UK has become green again, as new leaves have sprouted and opened. Trees become much easier to identify during spring, as they regain their leaves and flowers. I’m going to concentrate on just a few trees, … Continued
It’s the 1st July and the height of summer (even if we are lacking the sun this week) so Beth has picked a lovely bunch of cheerful flowers to Brighton up this weeks Draw and inspire all those budding artists. … Continued
Today marks Canada Day (July 1), and to celebrate, Brighton Museum’s resident Canadian revisits a baseball game that took place at Preston Park in 1917, introducing the Brighton community to the comical world of Canadian fandom in the early 20th … Continued
As we wait to welcome you back, take a look behind the scenes at ongoing conservation work on the wallpaper in Queen Victoria’s bedroom. Discover More Find out about the conservation and restoration work in Queen Victoria’s Apartment. If you … Continued
As many of us continue to stay local in our wanderings, the ‘patch’ becomes newly relevant. A patch will mean different things to different people, but the general idea is it’s a place you can visit repeatedly to observe wildlife. … Continued
The second blog in support of National Insect Week 2020 encourages you to look at the huge diversity of insects that live in your immediate surroundings. We’ve previously written about looking at local wildlife in our Nature at Home series … Continued
Now we’re officially in summer with lockdown easing, we’d like to take a moment to admire the glorious and colourful blooms in the Royal Pavilion Garden. As you’re increasingly out and about enjoying the sun, have a look and a … Continued
This week is National Insect Week – #NIW2020 – a biennial initiative by the Royal Entomological Society to push the importance of healthy insect populations for a healthy and balanced environment. We thought it would be good to share our … Continued
Beth has a new theme for this week, Big Cats, Little Cats! She’s drawn a purrfect cat from one of our old postcards, are you feline up to the challenge? Draw Artists We are very pleased to see that some … Continued
With this lovely weather I have been thinking about my summer holidays and travel to far flung destinations. Some of the objects in RMP collections are getting longer holidays, with loans nationally and internationally being extended by the Covid-19 crisis. … Continued
Today (22nd June) is World Rainforest Day – a time for celebrating the diversity of rainforests and finding ways to protect this valuable habitat. As part of our Climate Conversations series we’ll be looking at the role rainforests play in … Continued
Today, 21 June, marks World Giraffe Day. To celebrate we look at a print of King George IV’s very own giraffe. This caricature by John Doyle, titled Le Mort from 1829 shows the king, George IV, accompanied by other figures, … Continued
Continuing our Climate Conversations series Diana Wilkins show us how to calculate our carbon footprint. This is one of the acts we can all do to help combat the climate crisis. Dr Diana Wilkins gained a DPhil in Biological Sciences from … Continued
Recognising something is a way to enjoy it more, which is certainly true for plants. Finding your way into the greenery delivers more texture and detail, which leads to more enjoyment and understanding. This post is about highlighting a few … Continued
As the weather has been so lovely and sunny, Beth has chosen a theme of ‘time to get your hat out!’ She has drawn a finely woven split cane hat from the James Green collection in our World Art department. … Continued
Today we are revisiting our blog on the influential Brighton campaigner and suffragette, Minnie Turner. First published to mark the centenary of the first women being granted the vote in 2018, Minnie’s story highlights Brighton & Hove’s suffrage heritage and … Continued
June’s bird of the month is the Nightjar, Caprimulgus europaeus. UK conservation status: Amber Nightjars migrate to the UK during April and May. They leave for their wintering grounds in sub-Saharan Africa in August and September. The nightjar is a … Continued
Welcome back to our Cultural Icons series exploring the fascinating stories behind the people commemorated in flatback ornaments in the Willett Collection of Popular Pottery in the Brighton Museum. Many of these Victorian souvenirs, which are only decorated on the … Continued
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