Mysterious incident in Brighton Museum caught on CCTV Brighton & Hove Museums 2024-10-16 | Mysterious incident in Brighton Museum caught on CCTV
Meet Textile Conservator Jamie Robinson - Getting ready for the Lee Miller: Dressed exhibition Brighton & Hove Museums 2023-12-29 | Before 'Lee Miller: Dressed' exhibition opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in October 2023, we visited Jamie Robinson in Zenzie Thinker's textile conservation studio. 5 questions in 5 minutes, 1 iconic pregnancy dress, and a skillfully mounted mannequin later, we're giving you an authentic behind-the-scenes glimpse. Don't miss this unique exhibition-it's a journey through time and artistry.Brighton & Hove Museums Lee Miller Self portrait (with headband), Lee Miller Studios, Inc., New York, USA 1932 by Lee Miller © Lee Miller Archives England 2023. All Rights Reserved. www.leemiller.co.uk
Reinstalling a colossal whale skeleton in Booth Museum of Natural History! Brighton & Hove Museums 2023-12-27 | Join us as we unwrap a colossal whale skeleton at the Booth Museum of Natural History!
The Shining Lights of Service by Chila Kumari Singh Burman Brighton & Hove Museums 2023-11-10 | Witness the enchanting light installation visible from the Pavilion Garden, created by artist Chila Kumari Burman MBE. Explore the Pavilion’s history through vibrant neon sculptures. Proudly presented by Imperial War Museum London IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund in collaboration with Brighton Museums Brighton & Hove Museums. Renowned artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE unveils a captivating commission, exploring the Royal Pavilion’s history as a hospital for wounded Indian soldiers during WWI. Her vibrant neon sculptures delve into the Pavilion’s interiors, blending Asian symbols with traces of British imperialism. Chila’s work reflects her experiences of cultural syntheses in Britain.Don’t miss this unique blend of history and art! #ShiningLightsOfService #ChilaKumariSinghBurman #ArtAndHistory #RoyalPavilion #NeonArt #IlluminationDebut #CulturalSynthesis #BrightonArtScene #WWIHistory #ImperialWarMuseum #FreeArtEvent #BrightonMuseums #14_18NOWLegacyFund #BelieveInMeCIC #CommunityArt #AdelaideBalcony #ProudCollaboration
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Goal Power! Womens Football 1894-2022 Promo trailer Brighton & Hove Museums 2022-07-08 | This is more than an exhibition; this is a call for action. Step into Goal Power! and make a pledge to actively support, grow and shout about football for all.
Goal Power! Womens Football 1894-2022 promo trailer Brighton & Hove Museums 2022-06-15 | A promo trailer for Goal Power! Women's Football 1894-2022 opening at Brighton Museum on 18 June 2022.
Goal Power! Womens Football 1894-2022 gallery video Brighton & Hove Museums 2022-06-15 | Inspirational voices from the Goal Power! Women's Football 1894-2022 exhibition gallery video.
Royal Pavilion The Teapot Prince trailer Brighton & Hove Museums 2022-06-07 | The Royal Pavilion is delighted to host a contemporary reimagining of the lost 18th-century French ballet The Teapot Prince, bringing to life a story of magic, desire and exotic entanglement.
War Stories in Brighton (full version) Brighton & Hove Museums 2022-04-12 | Video documenting the work of young people supporting Royal Pavilion & Museums on its War Stories programme of exhibitions and events in 2015. These marked the centenary of WW1 and focused on how the war was experienced in Brighton and Hove.
War Stories in Brighton (promo) Brighton & Hove Museums 2022-04-12 | Short video documenting the experiences of young people working with Royal Pavilion & Museums on its WW1 projects in 2015.
Marilyn Stafford Launch Brighton & Hove Museums 2022-04-04 | The launch of our Marilyn Stafford exhibition.
A Princes Treasure last chance to see Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-11-18 | This spectacular loan of decorative works of art from Her Majesty the Queen closes at the Royal Pavilion on 9 January 2022.The culmination of a collaborative venture between Royal Collection Trust and the Royal Pavilion & Museums, over 120 remarkable decorative works of art that were originally commissioned by the Prince Regent, have been relocated from Buckingham Palace and re-united in their previous setting of the Royal Pavilion.
Recording of Our Lost Masterpieces: restoring Balthazar and Mary Magdalene talk from Aug 12, 2021 Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-08-24 | “Britain’s Lost Masterpieces” the BBC documentary, aired In February 2021. It featured two paintings from the collection at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.These extraordinary works of art were painstakingly researched and restored, using state of the art technology.Join Stig Evans, RPMT’s Paintings Conservator as he explains some of the processes used during the filming of the BBC production. Find out how these two paintings were carefully restored and how through technical analysis, hidden aspects of the paintings were revealed.
Recording of The rise and rise of Harriet Mellon, Duchess of St. Albans talk from April 29, 2021 Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-08-24 | Join us for this short, pop-up style talk about Harriet Mellon. Follow this inspiring woman’s journey from poverty to being one of the richest women of the Regency age. A true, from rags to riches love story; one that wouldn’t look out of place in the hit TV show Bridgerton!
Richard Slee: Mantlepiece Observations Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-07-22 | Part three of our new exhibition Richard Slee: Mantlepiece Observations
Richard Slee: Mantlepiece Observations Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-07-22 | Video two of our new exhibition opening at Hove Museum this summer.
Richard Slee: Mantlepiece Observations Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-07-22 | Richard Slee: Mantlepiece Observations comes to Hove Museum this summer.
Recording of ‘Swift Awareness Week: From Southern Africa to Brighton and back again’ Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-07-21 | On 8 July Jack Thompson of the RSPB gave a talk about swifts as part of Swift Awareness Week. Here is the recording of ‘Swift Awareness Week: From Southern Africa to Brighton and back again’, a whistle stop tour of the journey of a swift.
Meeting Makers: Beadworking Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-05-17 | Interview with Emily Botshelo. Shot on location at the Khama III Memorial Museum, Serowe, 2019. The Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust, Brighton & Hove (RPMT) have been working in partnership with the Khama III Memorial Museum in Botswana as part of the ‘Making African Connections’ project. This film forms part of the project research, and features objects housed in RPMT, Brighton, UK, that were collected from the Serowe area in the late 19th century.
Virtual Tour of the Royal Pavilion Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-05-13 | We've taken twelve of the grandest rooms in the Royal Pavilion and turned them into 360 degree panoramas that you can enjoy as a virtual tour of the palace.But we need your help. Although our museums will soon reopen, the Covid-19 pandemic will affect us for years to come. Many visitors will still be unable to visit us for some time, and as we rely on admission charges and events like weddings to run, we face an uncertain financial future.So we're inviting our virtual visitors to make a donation following their visit or to sponsor a virtual room.You can find out more about how to do this on our website: brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/virtual-tourFilm produced by Sheep Films for the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust.
Rock ‘n’ Roll with MeBowie/MacCormack 1973-76 Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-05-12 | Brighton Museum reopens on 18 May. Come and Rock 'n' Roll with us at the Museum.
Meeting Makers: Metal Working Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-03-31 | Interview with Martin Ndudzo, artist and jewellery maker. Shot on location at the Thapong Arts Centre, Gaborone, Botswana, 2019. The Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove (RPM) have been working in partnership with the Khama III Memorial Museum in Botswana as part of the ‘Making African Connections’ project. This film forms part of the project research, and features objects housed in RPM, Brighton, UK, that were collected from the Serowe area in the late 19th century.
Meeting Makers; Musical Instrument Making. Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-03-25 | Interview with Zachariah Mhaladi, Musical Instrument Maker. Shot on location at the Thapong Arts Centre, Gaborone, Botswana, 2019. The Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove (RPM) have been working in partnership with the Khama III Memorial Museum in Botswana as part of the ‘Making African Connections’ project. This film forms part of the project research, and features objects on display at the Khama III Memorial Museum, Serowe and objects housed in RPM, Brighton, UK, that were collected from the Serowe area in the late 19th century.
Making Botswana: Interview with Mopati Seropola Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-03-05 | Interview with Mopati Seropola, Chair of the Women’s Fellowship, shot on location at the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA), Serowe, Botswana, 2019. The Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove (RPMT) have been working in partnership with the Khama III Memorial Museum as part of the ‘Making African Connections’ project. This film forms part of the project research. RPMT.
Meeting Makers: Basketmaking Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-03-01 | Interview with Nchadinyana Teseletso, Basketmaker, Serowe, Botswana. Shot on location at the Khama III Memorial Museum, 2019.The Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust (RPMT) have been working in partnership with the Khama III Memorial Museum as part of the ‘Making African Connections’ project. This film forms part of the project research, and features objects on display at the Khama III Memorial Museum, Serowe and objects housed in RPMT, Brighton, UK, that were collected from the Serowe area in the late 19th century.
Meeting Makers: Leatherworking Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-03-01 | Interview with Edwin Keipedile, Leatherworker, Serowe, Botswana. Shot on location at his home in Serowe, 2019. The Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust (RPMT) have been working in partnership with the Khama III Memorial Museum as part of the ‘Making African Connections’ project. This film forms part of the project research, and features objects on display at the Khama III Memorial Museum, Serowe and objects housed in RPMT, Brighton, UK, that were collected from the Serowe area in the late 19th century.
Meeting Makers: Woodcarving Brighton & Hove Museums 2021-02-22 | Woodcarver Otwaetse Tona in conversation with Scobie Lekhuthile, Curator at the Khama III Memorial Museum in Serowe, Botswana. In Tswana with English translations. The film showcases Tono’s woodcarving skills and knowledge. Shot on location at the Khama III Memorial Museum on 21 August 2019. The Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust, Brighton & Hove (RPMT) have been working in partnership with the Khama III Memorial Museum as part of the ‘Making African Connections’ (MAC) project. This film forms part of the project research, and features objects on display at the Khama III Memorial Museum, Serowe and objects housed in RPM, Brighton, UK, that were collected from the Serowe area in the late 19th century. With thanks to Otwaetse Tona, Scobie Lekhuthile and the Khama III Memorial Museum.
Introducing the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-23 | From 1 October 2020 Brighton & Hove's Royal Pavilion & Museums will be managed by a new charity, the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust.Why are we doing this? This short animated film explains why.Film produced by Sheep Films.Learn more about the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust at brightonmuseums.org.uk/AboutTrust
Into the Woods, with New Note Orchestra Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-18 | In a first get-together since lockdown restrictions eased, the musicians from New Note Orchestra met to create a unique composition to accompany an online display of some of Brighton Museum’s best-loved artworks.Inspired by some of the rich images of landscapes, the orchestra took to the woods for the day and the result is a very ethereal arrangement with the calming chime of hand bells taking centre stage.
Members of Queer in Brighton discuss the importance of Queer the Pier Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | Queer in Brighton's David Sheppard, with Katy Knapp and Roni Guetta. Listen to what David, Katy, and Roni have to say about the importance of Queer the Pier.Queer the Pier is an exhibition that opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in February 2020.
Queer the Pier Community Curators on their passion for queer visibility in local history Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | Community Curators Daniel Ball, Lucie Rachel, Ellie Jones share the passion they have for creating queer visibility in local history.
E-J Scott a Queer the Pier Community Curator on the role of community curation Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | Community Curator E-J Scott. Hear from E-J Scott about the role “community curation” has played in telling Brighton’s LGBTIQ+ stories.Queer the Pier is an exhibition that opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in February 2020.
Zoe Smith a Queer the Pier Community Curator on the power of queer representation Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | Community Curator Zoe Smith. Listen to what Zoe says about the informative power of queer representation.Queer the Pier is an exhibition that opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in February 2020.
PB a Queer the Pier Community curator on queer representation in museums Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | Community Curator PB. Hear from volunqueer PB about the importance of sustaining queer representation in museums.Queer the Pier is an exhibition that opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in February 2020.
Daren Kay a Queer the Pier Community Curator on queer history Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | Community Curator Daren Kay. Daren talks about how queer histories are invisible within history. Queer the Pier is an exhibition that opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in February 2020.
Daren Kay a Queer the Pier Community Curator talks about a favourite item Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | Daren talks about one of his favourite items within Queer the Pier that reminds us of the importance of queer resistance.Queer the Pier is an exhibition that opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in February 2020.
E-J Scott a Queer the Pier Community Curator introduces a favourite object Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | E-J introduces a favourite object in the exhibition: a skirt made by young artist Colin Lievens. Queer the Pier is an exhibition that opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in February 2020.
Queer the Pier Community Curators on their exhibition highlights Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | Community Curators Daniel, Janet, Lucie, David, Roni, PB talk about their exhibition highlights.Queer the Pier is an exhibition that opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in February 2020.
Janet Jones Queer the Pier community curator on non-normative bodies Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | Community Curator Janet Jones. Janet has been on the project team since the start and talks about the importance of the representation of non-normative bodies in the exhibition. Queer the Pier is an exhibition that opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in February 2020.
Lisa Hinkins Queer the Pier community curator Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | Community Curator Lisa Hinkins. Lisa introduces how the team explored hidden lesbian stories through the exhibition.Queer the Pier is an exhibition that opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in February 2020.
Zoe Smith a Queer the Pier Community Curator on making queer history visible Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-11 | Community Curator Zoe Smith. Zoe shares some of her passion for queer history being visible at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.Queer the Pier is an exhibition that opened in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery in February 2020.
Welcome Back to Preston Manor Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-09-07 | Welcome back to Preston Manor, Brighton’s beautifully preserved time-capsule of Edwardian life at home , with NEW opening hours for the winter season. Preston Manor has been cleaned and prepared and we are now ready to welcome you back into this fascinating historic country house. See how an upper class Edwardian Family lived and find out more about the servants that lived ‘below stairs’ and tended to the owners every need. A visit to Preston Manor will bring you a fascinating insight into life in the Edwardian era, before the First World War. Follow our new animal trail and see how many animals you can find hidden as you explore everywhere from the grand formal Drawing Room to the tiny servants bedrooms . Preston manor is surrounded by beautiful gardens, located at the Northern edge of Preston Park there is plenty of room for families to stretch their legs. Visit our walled garden and pets graveyard, with the graves of the Stanford Family’s beloved dogs. You may also feel a slight shiver down your spine from one of our famous ghosts!
Welcome back to the Royal Pavilion Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-07-20 | We are delighted to announce that the Royal Pavilion will be reopening from Monday, 27 July after its closure in March. We can’t wait to welcome you back to George IV’s pleasure Palace.
Nature at Home Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-06-29 | As many of us continue to stay local in our wanderings, the ‘patch’ becomes newly relevant. A patch will mean different things to different people, but the general idea is it’s a place you can visit repeatedly to observe wildlife.
Half Term Fun in crafts and clay at Hove Museum Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-03-26 | Thanks to all those that came to the February half term creative workshops. We had such a lovely time that I thought I’d share the children’s work.
Royal Pavilion A Prince’s Treasure Brighton & Hove Museums 2020-03-25 | A spectacular loan from Her Majesty The Queen is on display at the Royal Pavilion. The culmination of a collaborative venture between Royal Collection Trust and the Royal Pavilion & Museums, over 120 remarkable decorative works of art that were originally commissioned by the Prince Regent, have been relocated from Buckingham Palace and re-united in their previous setting of the Royal Pavilion.
One of Our Whales is Missing! Brighton & Hove Museums 2019-12-02 | A time lapse of a killer whale skeleton being removed from the Booth Museum. The killer whale is the largest object from the Booth Museum going on a two year loan to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. It took a team of over 15 people to move it.Read a blog about moving the whale: brightonmuseums.org.uk/discover/2019/11/18/one-of-our-whales-is-missing
The Tale of the Disembodied Hand Brighton & Hove Museums 2019-10-30 | Relive the tale of one visitor's spooky experience during a night's stay at Preston Manor.
A Princes Treasure Brighton & Hove Museums 2019-10-09 | A spectacular loan from Her Majesty The Queen is on display at the Royal Pavilion. The culmination of a collaborative venture between Royal Collection Trust and the Royal Pavilion & Museums, over 120 remarkable decorative works of art that were originally commissioned by the Prince Regent, have been relocated from Buckingham Palace and re-united in their previous setting of the Royal Pavilion.
Floating Worlds: Japanese Woodcuts Brighton & Hove Museums 2019-09-27 | Come with us on a journey to explore the ‘floating worlds’ of Japan through woodblock prints from the Edo period (1615-1868).
