What’s OnJan-Apr19

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Brighton Museum 4

The Royal Pavilion 9

Preston Manor 12

Hove Museum 13

Booth Museum 15

The Keep 17

How to book 18

Venue Information 19

ExhibitionsMajor exhibitions

DisplaysFree with admission fee

Events Talks and tours for adults

Families Activities for children and families

Early Years Sessions for 2-5 year olds

Welcome

Discover what’s new for you this season at our five fabulous venues across Brighton & Hove.

The Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery This new gallery at Brighton Museum opens to the public on Saturday 26 January. The gallery has been designed to appeal to families and children as well as students and people interested in archaeology and history. Find out more on page 4.

Stephen Jones Hats at the Royal PavilionHat maker to the stars, Stephen Jones OBE takes over the Royal Pavilion in a dazzling new exhibition. Hats worn by celebrities, including Lady Gaga, Kate Moss and Mick Jagger will be on show around the palace. Find out more on page 9.

Venue HireOur spaces are available to hire for corporate events, weddings and receptions. To find out more call 03000 290905 or email pavilionfunctions@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Join the Museum Collective!The Museum Collective is a group for young people aged 14-25, who meet regularly at Brighton Museum. To find out more please contact hazel.welch@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Brighton & Hove Residents Don’t forget you can enjoy half-price admission to the Royal Pavilion and Preston Manor with children going free, and free entry to Brighton Museum.

Become a Member TodaySupport the work of the Royal Pavilion & Museums and get some great benefits in return! See the back cover for details on how to join.

For more information about our events and exhibitions visit brightonmuseums.org.uk/discover

brightonmuseums.org.uk visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk 03000 290900

COVER Stephen Jones, photograph by Tessa Hallmann

Tom Hammick, Back Home, 2015/16 (English National Opera series, 2015/16)

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Exhibitions Display

Object Journeys Fashioning Africa Continues to 31 March 2019 FASHION GALLERY AND WORLD STORIES GALLERY These two displays feature stunning new objects collected by Brighton Museum as part of the Fashioning Africa project, and objects loaned from the British Museum, reflecting changing fashion practices. Townships Journeys showcases textiles and beadwork from South Africa and Aso-oke, a celebration of style features textiles and garments from Nigeria.

Co-curated with Fashioning Africa Collecting Panel members Edith Ojo and Tshepo Skwambane and part of a collaborative project with the British Museum called Object Journeys, a three year Heritage Lottery Fund funded programme. This national programme aims to support community partners to research and explore museum collections and create new displays in response to this investigation.

All the King’s Horses: The story of the Royal Stables and Riding School2 April to 29 September 2019PRINTS & DRAWINGS GALLERYThis new display showcases unusual and rarely-seen images of the Royal Stables and George IV’s love for all things equestrian. Sourced exclusively from the city’s own collections, it tracks the story of George’s passion for horses from his first visits to Brighton in the 1780s to the creation of the magnificent new stables complex (now the Dome and Corn Exchange), built between 1803 and 1808.

The Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery New gallery opens 26 January 2019

At the heart of this brand new family friendly Archaeology gallery are seven forensically accurate 3D facial reconstructions revealing the faces of our ancestors and the people who would have been present in and around Brighton and Hove from the Ice Age to the Saxon era.

Using modern scientific technology, research into the lives of people buried in Brighton and Hove has discovered a wealth of mystery, drama and tragedy through stories of toothache, malnutrition, childbirth and possibly murder!

Now you can see exactly what these people looked like and explore the local environment through digital reconstructions. Marvel at mysterious objects that were found in Brighton and Hove. What were Sussex Loops for exactly? How did the world famous Bronze Age Amber Cup come to be here? And what is the story of the beautiful Woodingdean Stag?

Follow the story of time-traveller Elva as she journeys through the centuries in a specially commissioned set of children’s stories by local children’s author Imogen White and local artist Jennifer Khatun, and listen to the ambient sounds of our prehistoric ancestors at work. Many of the items in the new gallery have not been on public display for over 20 years.

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Xhozsa woman’s outfit, South Africa c1960

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Pavilion, Interior of the Stables (detail), aquatint from “Nash’s Views”, 1826

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Framing FashionContinues to 31 March 2019PRINTS & DRAWINGS GALLERYThis display of photographs by iconic African and European photographers offers a snapshot of African and African diaspora style spanning the last 60 years. All works have been purchased as part of the Fashioning Africa project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Life Suspended: Kachin refugees in Kuala Lumpur15 January to 31 March 2019SOUTH BALCONYContemporary images of a largely unknown refugee community with historic links to Brighton Museum’s collections. Photographs by Ryan Libre.

The Museum of TransologyContinues to April 2019 SPOTLIGHT GALLERY This bold, brave and profound collection of artefacts and photographic portraiture began with donations from Brighton’s vibrant trans community. It is now the largest collection representing trans people in the UK – if not the world. This display challenges the idea that gender is fixed, binary and biologically determined by exploring how the objects reflect the participants’ self-determined gender journeys.

Part of Be Bold, a series of collaborative exhibitions and events, programmed with Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ communities.

See Portraits, Be PortraitsContinues to November 2019FINE ART GALLERYCome and see some of our wonderful portrait paintings chosen by local teachers from Cottesmore St Mary’s and Varndean School. You can even create your own picture using some of the resources in the gallery.

Displays Events

Queer LooksContinues to Summer 2019FASHION & STYLE GALLERYThis fascinating display of outfits and oral histories from LGBTQ individuals from Sussex, from the 1960s to the present day, looks at how individuals construct identities, both personal and collective, through dress.

Local LGBTQ communities have informed the content of this display, including the comedian Zoe Lyons, journalist Sophie Cook and trans campaigner Fox Fisher.

Queer Looks is a collaborative project with the Centre for Fashion Curation at the London College of Fashion and has been supported with a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Tom Hammick: Dreams and Voyages28 January to 30 July 2019NORTH BALCONYA display of prints by artist Tom Hammick recently acquired for the Royal Pavilion & Museums’ collections. These exquisitely coloured woodcuts and etchings are very personal interpretations of several operas inspired by a visual arts residency at the English National Opera in London during 2015-16.

A Portrait of a Maori leader?Thursday 10 January12-1pm Free with admission, members and residents freeVisiting researcher Brent Kerehona discusses a carved head from Brighton Museum’s collections which may be an image of Hongi Hika, a pivotal figure in New Zealand history. Hongi visited England in 1820 where he was introduced to George IV.

Untitled Photograph, Mali, 1973, by Hamidou Maiga. © Maiga and Jack Bell Gallery

Tom Hammick, Burning Bush, 2012

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For how to book see page 18Call 03000 290902 or visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

The Royal Pavilion

Stephen Jones Hats at the Royal Pavilion 7 February to 9 June 2019 Free with Royal Pavilion admission, members free

Hat-maker to the stars, Stephen Jones OBE takes over the Royal Pavilion in a dazzling new exhibition, showcasing some of his most famous designs. The Royal Pavilion has long been an inspiration to Jones and many of his hats reflect the wonderful, whimsical, radical nature of the Royal Pavilion, specifically his Spring/Summer 2012 collection Chinoiserie-on-Sea.

Stephen Jones burst on to the London fashion scene during its explosion of street style in the late seventies. By 1980, Jones had opened his first millinery salon in the heart of London’s Covent Garden. It soon became a place of pilgrimage and patronage, as everyone from rock stars to royalty, from Boy George to Diana, Princess of Wales, identified Jones as the milliner who would help them make arresting headlines.

The site-specific exhibition shows hats worn by celebrities, including Lady Gaga and Diana, Princess of Wales and also those made in collaboration with the world’s best fashion designers, including Dior, Thom Browne, Giles Deacon and Comme des Garçons.

In partnership with Harvey Nichols.

Babies in MuseumsTuesdays 5 February, 5 March & 2 April11-11.45am & 12.15-1pm, £5 per child (plus Brighton Museum admission), members £4 per child, book in advance. 0-18 monthsDiscover new ways to nurture your child’s interests and confidence through play in these fun and stimulating sessions.

Exploring our World 16 to 24 February & 9 to 22 April During opening hours Free with admission, members and residents free, drop-in. All agesJoin us during the school holidays for a range of family events exploring the natural world, sustainability and the difference small actions can make. Activities include pop-up storytelling, costumed characters, creative activities and a chance to get hands-on with our collections. Find the Art Cart, pick up a children’s trail and set out on your own adventure.

FREE DAYS10am-5pm (activities run 11am-4pm) Free admission for all, drop-in. All ages Join us once a month for one of our themed Free Days at Brighton Museum, with family fun, hands-on creative activities and bitesize talks.

Royal Pavilion Estate Open Day Sunday 13 JanuaryExplore Brighton Museum’s eclectic collections as part of the Royal Pavilion Estate’s annual free day.

LGBT History Month Saturday 23 February Join us to celebrate hidden LGBTQ histories at this interactive day for all the family, with storytelling, art workshops and a whole heap of surprises.

Includes a series of 20 minute talks exploring LGBTQ histories from Brighton and beyond. Presented by OUTing the Past Festival.

OUTing the Past is the festival of LGBT History presented by Schools Out UK

International Women’s Day Saturday 9 March Enjoy a full programme of inspiring speakers, activists, innovators, workshops, arts and crafts, causes and campaigns for all the family.

With Brighton Dome and Brighton Women’s Centre

Dig it!Saturday 13 AprilCelebrate Brighton Museum’s new Archaeology gallery with fun hands-on activities. Discover the depths of Brighton’s past, explore what it is like to be an archaeologist, and meet some of our region’s early residents, brought to life through incredible forensic facial reconstructions.

Bite-size MuseumEvery Tuesday, 12pm Free with admission, members and residents free, drop in. Titles may vary at short notice. Pop-up talks, guided tours and closer looks at stories from our eclectic collections led by Royal Pavilion & Museum staff and volunteers. Highlights include artists Andrzej Jackowski (19 February) and Alison Lapper (12 March) talking about their work on show in the See Portraits, Be Portraits display, and the story of Emma, Brighton’s victim of the Lambeth Poisoner.

Annual Free DaySunday 13 January 10am-4.30pm Free admission, drop-inTo celebrate the purchase of the Royal Pavilion by the town of Brighton in 1850, admission charges are waived one day a year.

Exhibition Events Families Early Years

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The Trials of Oscar WildeWednesday 10 & Thursday 11 April Doors open 7.30pm, performance 8pm£32.50, members £29, book in advance (includes an interval glass of white wine/soft drink in the Banqueting Room)Following a sell-out West End run, European Arts Company present a thrilling dramatisation of the libel and criminal trials of Oscar Wilde, staged in the magnificent Music Room where Oscar Wilde himself gave two lectures on Art and Dress in 1884.

Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest and the zenith of Wilde’s career but less than 100 days later, he found himself a common prisoner sentenced to two years hard labour. Written by his grandson Merlin Holland using the actual words spoken in court, we can feel what it was like to be in the company of a flawed genius - as this less than ideal husband is suddenly reduced to a man of no importance.

Operatic Adventures & Decadent DiningThursday 20 & Friday 21 June 6.45-11pm £115, members £105, book in advance Following last year’s triumphant sell out performances the Singing Salon, under the directorship of esteemed Mezzo soprano Pippa Dames-Longworth, return to the Royal Pavilion for another magical evening.

Join us for a musical journey based on the music of Purcell’s Fairy Queen, immerse yourself in the drama of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro and end the evening with the glorious music of Puccini’s La Boheme. Enjoy a welcome glass of sparkling wine in the Great Kitchen followed by a three course dinner fit for a King in George IV’s extravagant Banqueting Room.

A Royal Room Restored: The story of the Saloon RestorationContinuing throughout 2019 PRINCE REGENT GALLERYDuring opening hours, Free with Royal Pavilion admission, members freeHaving seen the Saloon restored to its stunning 1823 scheme of regal splendour, discover how this transformation was achieved.

This display celebrates the skill and artistry of the craftsmen and women who worked to recreate the dazzling silver, gold and crimson decoration that George IV commissioned to reflect his status as King.

Basement and Tunnel ToursMondays 21 January to 8 April & Saturdays 26 January, 23 February & 23 March 10.30-11.45am £13, members £11 book in advanceJoin us for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the basement and tunnel of the Royal Pavilion and discover more about life below stairs for the servants, from the rat catcher to George’s principal private secretary. The tour ends with a visit to the tunnel which led to George IV’s royal stables and riding school (now Brighton Dome).

Please note: due to the service areas covered in this tour it may be subject to last minute cancellations and alterations.

Pavilion TalesThursdays from 24 January to 25 April 12pm Free with Royal Pavilion admissionJoin us in the magnificent Music Room for secrets, stories and unexpected histories in these popular pop-up talks by Royal Pavilion & Museums staff.

An Introduction to the Royal PavilionSaturdays 26 January to 27 April 2.30-3.30pm £5 (plus Royal Pavilion admission)Be transported back in time with one of our expert guides. Hear stories of King George IV’s impressive banquets, balls and concerts and learn more about the architecture and decorative interiors of the Royal Pavilion including the newly reopened Saloon.

Servants’ Stories: Guided Tour Sundays 3 & 10 February, 3 & 10 March 10.30-11.30am £13, members £11, book in advance The servants’ contribution to the Royal Pavilion’s rich history doesn’t always receive the attention it deserves. Take a trip below stairs and discover the stories of the King’s household staff and learn more about the trusted, loyal attendees of the King’s Bedchamber.

Please note: due to the service areas covered in this tour it may be subject to last minute alterations.

Displays Events

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For how to book see page 18Call 03000 290902 or visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

Material Practices 2: Painting and Printmaking at the University of Brighton16 February to 23 April 2019Free admissionHove Museum showcases a second exhibition of work by final year students from the BA Fine Art Painting and Fine Art Printmaking courses at the University of Brighton.

Hove Museum MinisMondays from 7 January to 29 April inclusive (not during school holidays)10am-12pm £2.50 per child, drop in. 2-5 years Fun with craft materials and storytelling for the under-5s.

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Display Events Families Early Years

For how to book see page 18Call 03000 290902 or visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

Preston Manor

Preston Manor and RMS TitanicFriday 12 April 11am-12pm Free with Preston Manor admissionOn Sunday 14 April 1912 RMS Titanic entered history by hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Discover what was happening at Preston Manor that night and how the household was affected by the disaster.

Is Preston Manor really haunted? Wednesday 17 April 10.30-11.30am Free with Preston Manor admission. All ages During the school holidays test your ghost-hunting skills using evidence, investigation and teamwork and have fun guessing which Preston Manor ghost stories are true or false.

Oddities & Curios Thursday 18 April11am-12pm Free with Preston Manor admissionPreston Manor is filled with thousands of objects. Join Venue Officer, Paula Wrightson on a house tour with a difference looking at some of the most surprising and unusual items on display.

Now, you just keep your mind off the poetry and on the pajamas. Felicity Meachem

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For how to book see page 18Call 03000 290902 or visit www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

Booth Museum

Skeletal: The Scaffold of LifeContinues to 23 January 2019 Free admissionThis display by photographer Tim France shows images of rare and unusual specimens from the museums’ extensive collection of skulls.

Sussex Wildlife Trust photographic competition 201925 January to 9 September 2019Free admission This display showcases some of our diverse British wildlife in twelve stunning photographs. The images are the finalists of Sussex Wildlife Trust’s photographic competition, which make up this year’s online calendar.

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Half term: Make at the MuseumMonday 18, Tuesday 19 & Thursday 21 February10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-2.30pm, 3-4pm, £2 per child, advance booking advisable. 3 years and over Creative Crafty workshops! Stick, draw, cut and colour in this workshop inspired by the exhibits in the museum. Can you come up with a work of art?

Exploring MaterialsSaturday 9 March 2-3.30pm £4 per child, advance booking advisable. 8 years and over Young, budding artists get to grips with materials in this fun workshop led by Material Practices exhibiting students. Kids can explore their creativity with crayons, charcoal and print.

Material Practices: YouTube LiveThursday 14 March2.30-3.30pm Free admission. All agesExhibiting students talk about their work and practice for a YouTube live broadcast. Come along to listen in, ask questions and learn more about the work of these young artists.

Easter: Make at the MuseumThursday 11, Tuesday 16 & Thursday 18 April 10-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-2.30pm, 3-4pm, £2 per child, advance booking advisable. 3 years and overEaster has arrived at the museum! Bonnets, bunnies and eggs galore are all to be made in these fun craft workshops.

Discovery Day: The Wonder Women of STEMSaturday 16 February 10.30am-4pm Free, drop-in. All Ages Celebrate International Day for Women and Girls in Science at our family friendly discovery day. Hear the incredible stories of the women scientists who changed the world and get hands-on with activities led by local women in STEM. Follow in the footsteps of Rosalind Franklin in our DNA workshop, discover fossils in our galleries like Mary Anning, join in with ocean themed activities from Sussex Wildlife Trust: Living Seas and find out more about the women who started the RSPB.

It took an hour, Keziah Greenwood

Arty Crafty ClubSaturdays 5 January, 2 February, 2 March & 6 April2-4 pm, £6.50 per workshop, members £6 per workshop. 8-12 yearsClaywork, plaster casting, painting on canvas, animation and much more. If you love art you’ll love these workshops which give you the chance to add to your skills and show your talents.

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The Keep

Britain on Film: RailwaysWednesday 16 January, 2.30-4pm, £3

Japanese stab-binding workshopSaturday 19 January, 10am-3pm, £70

Authentic Magic Lantern showWednesday 30 January, 5.30-6.30pm, £5

Author event: an Evening with Allie RogersTuesday 5 February, 5.30-6.30pm, £5

LGBT collections in the Mass Observation ArchiveWednesday 13 February, 2-4pm, £10 including tea or coffee

Brighton in the Ice AgeThursday 28 February, 5.30-6.30pm, £5

Brighton’s Victorian Church-building BoomWednesday 13 March, 2.30-3.30pm, £5

Exploring Manorial RecordsWednesday 20 March, 2-4pm, £10 including tea or coffee

The Pioneering Women Doctors of Brighton and HoveTuesday 26 March, 5.30-6.30pm, £5

Sussex Nature ReservesTuesday 9 April, 5.30-6.30pm, £5

A Beginner’s Guide to Family History and DNA testingTuesday 16 April, 2.30-3.30pm, £5

Bookbinding and Conservation WorkshopsTuesdays 15 January, 12 February, 12 March & 16 April, 10am-4pm, £80 per day or £300 for all four

Beyond the Family Tree: Writing, Curating and Presenting your Family’s PastSaturdays 2, 9, 16 & 23 February & 2, 9, 16 & 30 March, 10am-12.30pm, £180 total, including tea and coffee.

Opening hoursTuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am-5pm Wednesday 10am-5pm Saturday 9.30am-4pm (Reading Room closed 1-2pm) Closed Monday

01273 482349thekeep@eastsussex.gov.ukwww.thekeep.info/events The Keep, Woollards Way, Brighton BN1 9BPAdvance booking is recommended for all events as numbers are limited

The Keep is an archive based near Falmer that houses the local history collections of the Royal Pavilion & Museums, part of Brighton & Hove City Council, the county archive held by East Sussex Record Office and the University of Sussex Special Collections, which include the Mass Observation Archive. We have a varied programme of talks and events, and everyone is welcome.

Late Night at the Booth: Flower Power! Thursday 7 March7-10pm £10, book in advance. Pay Bar. 18+ Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of plants and join us for an evening of flower power. Discover the fascinating relationships between plants and their pollinators and learn how flowers have conquered the world! Activities include pop-up talks, object handling, interactive activities and a bar.

Behind the Scenes ToursAvailable to book in advance all year, £15 per personRunning times approx 1.5 hoursBook a private behind the scenes tour at the Booth Museum. See the hidden collections in our stores, and hear about the history of the museum.

Minimum group size of 5, and maximum 15 people. Please call Visitor Services on 03000 290900 to book or find out more.

Events Early Years

Mr Booth’s Mini Museum Explorers Fridays 10-11.30am, £5, members £4, book in advance. 2-5 year olds only Mini Museum Explorer sessions include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects.

Print it! 11 January

Rocks and Sands18 January

Feathered Friends25 January

2,4,6,8 Legs!1 February

Dinosaurs8 February

The Tiger Who Came to Tea15 February

Rosies Walk1 March

Handa’s Surprise8 March

Owl Babies15 March

Roar!22 March

The Tiny Caterpillar29 March

Aaaarrgghh, Spider!5 April

The Dog That Dug 26 April

Photograph by Lee Ismail

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How to Book

You can buy tickets by telephoning the Events Booking line on 03000 290902 (Mon-Fri), in person at any of our venues, or online at www.brightonmuseums.org.uk. You can also email visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk if you have any queries.

A £1.50 booking fee may apply to some events. (£1.70 from 1 April)Tickets cannot be reserved without payment. Please book early as an eventmay be cancelled if too few tickets have been sold.

Free events cannot be booked in advance unless otherwise stated.We welcome donations to help support our varied events programme and to help towards the upkeep of our buildings.

Visit our website for further information www.brightonmuseums.org.uk

Please noteA ‘first come, first served’ policy is in operation for drop-in sessions and free events that do not require pre-booking. Please arrive at the start time for all sessions, with the exception of drop-in events.

AccessIf you have any access requirements please contact the Bookings Team who will be able to advise you, 03000 290902 or visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk For venues with an admission charge concessions are available for disabled visitors.

Royal Pavilion & Museum’s is part of Brighton & Hove City Council.

Thank you to our supporters and partners

Brighton Museum & Art GalleryAdmission fee payable, Brighton & Hove residents free Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton BN1 1EE Tel 03000 290900Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, Closed Mon (except Bank Holidays 10am-5pm), 25 & 26 Dec

Hove Museum & Art GalleryFree admission19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB Tel 03000 290900Open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm Closed Wed (open on Bank Holiday Mondays), 24-26 Dec

Booth Museum of Natural HistoryFree admission194 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AA Tel 03000 290900 Open Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm (closed 12-1.15pm), Sun 2-5pm Closed Thu (open on Bank Holiday Mondays), 24-27 Dec

The Royal PavilionAdmission fee payableBrighton BN1 1EE Tel 03000 290900Open daily Apr-Sep 9.30am-5.45pm (last admission 5pm), Oct-Mar 10am-5.15pm (last admission 4.30pm) Closed 24 Dec (from 2.30pm), 25 & 26 Dec Closed for essential annual maintenance 14-18 January 2019

Preston ManorAdmission fee payablePreston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Tel 03000 290900Open Apr-Sep Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm (last admission 4.15pm) Closed Mon (including Bank Holidays) Closed Oct-Mar except for pre-booked groups, school visits and special events

Venue Information

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Join today for a membership which lasts all year and comes with some great benefits.

• Membershipfromaslittleas£28

• FREE entry to the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and Preston Manor

• Discountsonselectedevents

• Invitationstoexhibitionpreviews

• AccompanyingchildrenandgrandchildrengoFREE

• AFREE after hours tour of the Royal Pavilion