Dragon Events
Join us for a series of events related to the DRAGONS exhibition at the Royal Pavilion.
May
Dragon’s Den: Story Time at Hove Museum
Monday 25 May
Hove Museum
10.30-10.50am, 12-12.20pm & 3-3.20pm
Join our expert storytellers for magical tales of dragons upstairs at Hove Museum.
Dragon’s Den: Story Time at Brighton Museum
Tuesdays 26 May
Brighton Museum
10.30-10.50am, 12-12.20pm & 3-3.20pm
Join our expert storytellers for magical tales of dragons in the Archaeology Gallery.
Museum Makers: Dastardly Dragons at Brighton Museum
Wednesday 27 May
Brighton Museum
10-11.30am & 2-3.30pm
Try your hand at painting, making and creating something dragon themed to take home.
Close Up with Dragons (part of the Curator at Work series)
Wednesday 27 May
Prince Regent Gallery, Royal Pavilion
11am
Join curator Dr Alexandra Loske as she introduces some of the Royal Pavilion’s mythical beasts.
Museum Makers: Dastardly Dragons at Hove Museum
Thursday 28 May
Hove Museum
10-11.30am & 2-3.30pm
Try your hand at painting, making and creating something dragon themed to take home.
Dragon’s Den: Story Time at the Royal Pavilion
Friday 29 May
Music Room, Royal Pavilion
10.30 – 10.50am, 12 – 12.20pm & 3 – 3.20pm
Join our expert storyteller for magical tales of dragons in the Royal Pavilion’s beautiful Music Room.
In Search of Dragons – Royal Pavilion tour
Saturday 30 May
Royal Pavilion
Find out more about the amazing collection of dragons in the Royal Pavilion during this magical tour for all the family.
June
The Dragon is in the Detail: Dragons for the Royal Pavilion
Saturday 20 June
William IV Room, Royal Pavilion
11am
Join Royal Pavilion Curator Dr Alexandra Loske as she explores how George IV’s designers John and Frederick Crace and Robert Jones created the many different dragons for his pleasure palace, from tiny drawings to large carved and silvered beasts.
July
Palace of Dragons Banquet
Thursday 2 July
Royal Pavilion
6.30-11pm
To celebrate the height of summer and our incredible DRAGONS exhibition, join us for an evening of dragon inspired glamour at the Royal Pavilion!
Here be Dragons: Meet the Royal Pavilion Dragons
Thursday 9 July
William IV Room, Royal Pavilion
11am
Join Curator of the Royal Pavilion Dr Alexandra Loske and Curator of World Cultures Portia Tremlett for a chance to see stunning objects from the collections close-up as they explore the meaning of dragons in traditional Chinese dress.
Dragon’s Den: Story Time at the Royal Pavilion
Thursday 30 July
Music Room, Royal Pavilion
10.30 – 10.50am, 12 – 12.20pm & 3 – 3.20pm
Join our expert storyteller for magical tales of dragons in the Royal Pavilion’s beautiful Music Room.
August
In Search of Dragons – Royal Pavilion tour
Saturday 1 August 10.30-11.20am
Monday 3, Tuesday 25 & Sunday 30 August 11-11.50 am
Royal Pavilion
Find out more about the amazing collection of dragons in the Royal Pavilion during this magical tour for all the family.
Drawing Dragons
Tuesdays 4 & 11 August
Royal Pavilion
3-3.45pm
Sketch the Royal Pavilion’s amazing creatures in the beautiful Music Room with artist Sam Hobbs. New and experienced artists welcome.
Museum Makers: Dastardly Dragons at Brighton Museum
Wednesday 5 August
Brighton Museum
10-11.30am & 2-3.30pm
Try your hand at painting, making and creating something dragon themed to take home.
Dragon’s Den: Story Time at the Royal Pavilion
Saturday 8 & Friday 21 August
Music Room, Royal Pavilion
10.30 – 10.50am, 12 – 12.20pm & 3 – 3.20pm
Join our expert storyteller for magical tales of dragons in the Royal Pavilion’s beautiful Music Room.
Dragon’s Den: Story Time at Hove Museum
Mondays 10 & 24 August
Hove Museum
10.30-10.50am, 12-12.20pm & 3-3.20pm
Join our expert storytellers for magical tales of dragons upstairs at Hove Museum.
Dragon’s Den: Story Time at Brighton Museum
Tuesdays 11 & 25 August
Brighton Museum
10.30-10.50am, 12-12.20pm & 3-3.20pm
Join our expert storytellers for magical tales of dragons in the Archaeology Gallery.
Museum Makers: Dastardly Dragons at Hove Museum
Thursday 13 August
Hove Museum
10-11.30am & 2-3.30pm
Try your hand at painting, making and creating something dragon themed to take home.
Live Dungeons & Dragons
Thursday 20 August
Music Room, Royal Pavilion
6.30/7pm – 11pm
Step into the historic Palace of Dragons for a thrilling one-shot live Dungeons & Dragons game! Run by local Dungeon Master extraordinaire James Bennison.
