December’s bird is the Crested oropendola, Psarocolius decumanus. Oropendolas forage in groups, looking for fruit and insects. They can use their beaks to prise open clusters of dead leaves. This ability to powerfully open, rather than close, their beaks only occurs … Continued
Here’s the latest story from our What’s in the Box display. This beautifully made wooden model of the church organ in Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Brighton was made by a Mr DA Wright – perhaps a worshipper at the church? … Continued
Here’s the latest story from our What’s in the Box display. There is a suspicious gent and a headless lady a man is hanging out with spirits a ‘ghost’ is tormenting poor villagers Death is greeting a drinking man Hamlet … Continued
His Dark Materials on BBC1 In the trailer for the major new BBC series ‘His Dark Materials’ above, there is a brief appearance at 1:08 for a digitised version one of our specimens. Two years ago several of our specimens … Continued
Come and join us for a fun day of creativity at Hove Museum with Making Day: Christmas Crafters. Event Details: Start: 30th November 2019 at 11:00 am End: 30th November 2019 at 4:00 pm Categories: Events, Families, Workshop Ease yourself gently into the … Continued
The Booth focus on the Long-tailed paradise whydah, Vidua paradisaea, for November Whydahs are brood parasites, like the European cuckoo, though they do not destroy the host’s eggs. Whydah chicks are larger and louder than the host’s, which means they … Continued
As you are walking from the Museum to the Pavilion, look out for the beautiful autumn colours of Rhus Typhina (Stag’s horn sumach). Situated on the edge of the King’s Lawn, it is a deciduous spreading suckering open shrub or … Continued
Flowerpeckers are October’s Bird of the Month. Flowerpeckers are tiny birds that occur in Australasia and southern Asia. The genus Dicaeum contains over 40 species. The pygmy flowerpecker is only 10cm long, while the largest is the mottled flowerpecker at 18cm. The … Continued
I had worked at the Royal Pavilion for about four years when another workforce development placement was suggested to me. I had done two before – a great placement working with researchers to put together a new tour all about … Continued
Join us at Hove Museum this Hallowe’en for some spooktacular fun. Event Details: Start: Thursday 31 October 2019 Two sessions: 10am – 12 and 1pm – 3pm Categories: Events, Families, Workshop Have a go at Hallowe’en themed craft Come and take part in a … Continued
September is the time to enjoy the beautiful berries and rose hips in the garden, a great food source for the birds. Stop and look for a while during the changing season. (Click on the image for the full sized … Continued
For September, the Booth focus on the Greater prairie chicken, Tympanuchus cupido Conservation status: vulnerable The greater prairie chicken is actually a grouse. It is also known as a boomer, due to the sound made by the males during the … Continued
For the changing season, take a look at the Physalis alkekengi, the Chinese Lantern. The Lantern originates from West Asia, Japan and is a vigorous, spreading rhizomatous perennial. It has nodding, bell shaped, cream flowers produced from leaf axils in mid-summer, followed … Continued
The creativity continues in the Mid-Week Draw in Museum Lab. Have a look at the gallery of latest drawings that have been produced this summer and see what our artists say about the Draw. Click on the image for the … Continued
Louise Dennis, community artist, writes about her recent workshops inspired by the artist Friedrich Nagler, at Hove Museum and Art Gallery. ‘Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way’ (Edward De Bono) … Continued
Here’s the latest story from our What’s in the Box display. Collections Assistant Lucy Faithful on how a display of shell-shaped ceramics at Hove Museum can both twist your tongue and give an insight into the changing fashions and ideas … Continued
The Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs, is the Bird of the Month for August. Chaffinches are one of the UK’s commonest birds. They were originally woodland birds, though they are now often seen in gardens. Chaffinch numbers increase during the winter in … Continued
Come and have a look at the three sunflowers in the garden. They cannot help but make you smile. And then walk through the gardens allowing the different shades of green foliage in all shapes and textures help you feel … Continued
For the sunny month of August, the Royal Pavilion Gardeners have chosen the Helianthus annus, otherwise known as the sunflower. It originates from the USA to central America and was introduced to the UK in 1596. The sunflower is cheery … Continued
A new series from the Royal Pavilion Gardeners will focus on the gardens as a place for improving wellbeing. Robert and the team will highlight the seasonal blooms and features to take a moment and appreciate as you’re walking through. … Continued
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