Happy New Year!
Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year, with a selection of our Victorian New Year’s cards.
Prince Albert driving the Queen and Princess Royal in their Sledge, at Brighton, 1845
This print of Queen Victoria’s last recorded visit to the Royal Pavilion, in February 1845, was published in The Illustrated London News. It is one of the most popular images in our collection, perhaps because it looks utterly romantic. Who’s … Continued
Seeds and Christmas Greenery Sale in the Garden, Friday 17th
The garden volunteers are having their annual seed and greenery sale for your festive wreath making, this Friday 17th. Stuck for stocking fillers? Fancy having a go at making a wreath this year? Then why not come along to our … Continued
Royal Pavilion Garden Greeters
If you were strolling in Pavilion Gardens on any weekend this summer, you will have seen our purple and gold t-shirts and banner, asking “Can We Help?” As Garden Greeters we’re on hand to welcome visitors, promote the Royal Pavilion … Continued
Here comes the Moon: Edward Louis Lawrenson’s 1920s Sussex Moonrise
On the occasion of this year’s Harvest Moon (20/21 September) and the Autumn equinox (22 September) we hung this atmospheric landscape painting in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Curator Alexandra Loske takes a closer look at the painting and its … Continued
Links through the ages – Iron Age technology hard at work in the twenty first century
When RPMT opened our new archaeology gallery in 2019, we borrowed an Iron Age gang chain from the National Museum of Wales. It is one of their most requested loan objects and sadly we had to send it back, so it … Continued
City Nature Challenge is Back!
From 30th April to 3rd May you are invited to become a citizen scientist and take part in the City Nature Challenge 2021, helping to record the nature on your doorstep. Brighton & Hove took part in this global citizen … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Best of 2020 Edition
For the final Draw of 2020 Beth has chosen her favourite images from the collection, which she discovered while going online. She has also included a few of her own drawings completed during the last nine months. Which were your … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Christmas Edition
Yo ho ho! We’re dashing through the snow with bells on as the Draw returns for a jolly festive edition! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good Draw! Join In If you are tempted to have a go, … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Week 31
The Draw goes off with a bang this week as Beth has chosen a firecracker of a selection to help us ‘Remember Remember the 5th of November’. Will you take a pop at it? Join In If you are … Continued
Half Term Science: Weaving Microscopic Patterns
Diatoms are microscopic algae with wonderfully detailed, symmetrical patterns. They inspired the Victorians to create miniature masterpieces which were shown at social gatherings. Inspired by the microscope slide collections at the Booth Museum of Natural History, contemporary basket-maker Mary Crabb … Continued
Diatoms: Hidden Climate Heroes
In almost every drop of water, from the shallowest puddles to the deepest oceans, you will find tiny life forms known as diatoms. To the naked eye, diatoms are invisible, but it is surprising how even the smallest things can … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Week 30
For this spooktacular Halloween week, Beth has chosen a frightfully good selection to give you a chill. Are you brave enough to draw? Join In If you are tempted to have a go, please share your drawings with us! We … Continued
Half Term Science: DIY Animal Diorama
What do animals on our doorstep need to survive? What do they use for shelter and food? What plants are vital to their survival? In this family craft activity, inspired by the dioramas at the Booth Museum of Natural History, … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Week 29
With the clocks going back for the end of British Summer Time on Sunday, this week’s theme is everything getting darker. Join In If you are tempted to have a go, please share your drawings with us! We would love … Continued
What Does Climate Change Mean for Sussex?
In our Climate Conservations series the Booth Museum has discussed the climate of Sussex 100 million years ago. Now we invite former climate scientist Dr. Diana Wilkins to discuss what is happening to the climate of Sussex today and how … Continued
Animal, Vegetable or Mineral? Mystery Object 3
It’s time for another round of our Booth Museum Animal, Vegetable or Mineral? quiz. Can you guess what the mystery object is before we reveal the answer? Mystery object of the day Read the clues and scroll down for the … Continued
Mid-Week Draw Online: Week 27
Beth has gone from ‘pillar to post’ to find something for the Draw this week. Join In If you are tempted to have a go, please share your drawings with us! We would love to see them. Email them to … Continued
The Illustrations of Edward Neale (1833-1904): Booth’s Bird Artist
Delving into the Booth Museum libraries we uncover the beautiful bird drawings of Victorian illustrator, Edward Neale. Neale illustrated Edward Thomas Booth’s published diaries. The main legacy that Edward Booth (1840-1890) left to the town of Brighton was his famous … Continued
A step-by-step guide to drawing a bird
Inspired by the illustrations of Edward Neale from the Booth Museum collections, Amy Charlton, Booth Museum artist and volunteer, gives a step-by-step guide to drawing a bird just like Neale. Instructions Download these as a PDF or follow the steps … Continued
