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
Peek behind the scenes and see what we have found in our stores! Behind the scenes in our museums, our Curatorial & Conservation teams constantly work to catalogue, conserve and research the collections. Along the way, the team discover new stories about artefacts that they don’t always get a chance to tell. Our … Continued
A new exhibition opens at Hove Museum tomorrow showcasing the work of local puppet artists. In this post, Martina Bellotto talks about her work behind the scenes and the artists involved. The Art of Puppetry. Making Magic in the Museum … Continued
In 1932 a Miss Gordon deposited some commemorative medals at Hove Museum. No-one at the time had made a note of who she was but the medals belonged to a Frederick A Marshall who had worked in the Diplomatic service … Continued
Step back into early photography and discover images outside time in the exquisite exhibition Silver Portraits at Hove Museum. “It’s a unique look, and often has imperfections from the old lens and from tiny variations in the chemistry and technique. … Continued
I’ve had a keen interest in photography from a very young age, probably inspired by my Grandad and Uncle who both loved it. Particularly my uncle, who would keep all of his photography equipment in the back of his car … Continued
Have you heard the expression ‘lupus in fabula’? It means ‘the wolf in the tale’. Well, at Hove Museum we have ‘museum in fabula’ – we are putting the museum in the tale! What do we mean? We have the … Continued
Looking for an exciting way to entertain your kids and enjoy time with them during the school holidays? Wish to combine fun and an enlightening experience? Hove Museum is the right place to be this summer! “if I listen I … Continued
Hove Museum offers adult art groups on Tuesdays afternoon. Would you like to pick up some tips on drawing and painting in a relaxed, friendly and informal way? Let you be guided by our talented painter Dave Cronin… There are … Continued
Did you know that Hove Museum offers art classes for 8-12 year old kids? It’s a creative way to discover the Museum, getting closer to its works of art and get inspiration from them. Every Saturday morning, from May to July (and … Continued
Fancy a creative way to start your week? At Hove Museum art facilitator Nadya Derungs can make your day suggesting new ways to make art while relaxing and having fun. “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to … Continued
How can movement be conveyed by a still image? How is motion evoked differently in photography and painting? These questions are addressed by showing photographs from Eadweard Muybridge’s Animal Locomotion series (1887) alongside artworks from Royal Pavilion & Museums Fine … Continued
James Williamson (1855-1933) was a filmmaker, manufacturer, producer, showman and inventor. He was married to Betsy Heaysman and had four children. Although born in Scotland, Williamson moved to Hove in 1886 and was part of the hugely influential Brighton School … Continued
The Barnes Collection is a collection of film apparatus and ephemera relating to pioneering Victorian filmmakers from Brighton and Hove. It was purchased by Hove Museum & Art Gallery in 1997 with money from the Headley Trust and the Friends of Hove … Continued
The Toy collection includes a wide range of dolls, teddy bears, mechanical toys, games, soft toys, soldiers, trains and construction toys. The Wizard’s Attic toy gallery at Hove Museum & Art Gallery contains a vast range of toys dating from 1700s … Continued
James Williamson (1855-1933) was a filmmaker, manufacturer, producer, showman and inventor. He was married to Betsy Heaysman and had four children. Although born in Scotland, Williamson moved to Hove in 1886 and was part of the hugely influential Brighton School … Continued
How can movement be conveyed by a still image? How is motion evoked differently in photography and painting? These questions are addressed by showing photographs from Eadweard Muybridge’s Animal Locomotion series (1887) alongside artworks from Royal Pavilion & Museums Fine … Continued
If you love going to see films, you might like to discover more about George Albert Smith who died on 17 May 1959. Smith was born on 4 January 1864 in London. He spent most of his life in the Brighton … Continued
My favourite section of Hove Museum & Art Gallery is the children’s toy collection upstairs. Not because of how informative or cute it is but because it’s terrifying. Never mind the stuff in pickle jars in the Booth Museum, if … Continued
Dolls are among the earliest known toys, and have been made from a variety of materials. Most early dolls were made of wood, but by the eighteenth century, wax, china and bisque were commonly used for dolls’ heads and limbs, … Continued
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