Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Museum Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion Gardens, Pavilion Parade, Brighton BN1 1EE, United Kingdom:
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Address: Royal Pavilion Gardens, Pavilion Parade, Brighton BN1 1EE, United Kingdom
Website: brightonmuseums.org.uk
Phone number: +44 300 029 0900
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Latitude: 50.8236756Longitude: -0.1378128
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Eric Gross
We went to see the Bowie exhibition and it was worth every penny. Lots of images me and my boyfriend had never seen before (and we're big fans). The playlists for each room were amazing and even though the exhibition itself isn't massive we could've spent the whole day there!
6 months ago
Lisa Barton
Reasonably priced, variety of different subjects and a nice size to spend a couple of hours wandering around. The Snowman exhibition is particularly good. We also enjoyed trying on the costumes from the various other exhibits. Would definitely recommend.
4 months ago
Lina Muriel
People who are interested in museums will like it. 6 pounds for the entrance. Many things to see in the museum. Good place to visit. Outside the museum there is also a garden when we can relax.
2 months ago
Matt Bryan
Excellent museum with a diverse collection of exhibitions from Brighton's history to LGBT to Ancient Egypt. Everything was well documented and explained. Well worth the £5 entrance fee.
They also had the Snowman Exhibition which showcased slides from the book. Absolutely superb. I would recommend this.
3 months ago
Brittany Partin
Local museum that packs a real punch.
Arts & Crafts, local history, ancient Egypt,
design and fashion. Special Exhibits. The
two Brighton Galleries are a fun overview
of our diverse city,past and present. Set in
the beautiful Pavilion Gardens. Free for
local residents. Toilets. No cafe. Gift shop.
Easy access.
4 months ago
Joseph Xerri
Essential place to visit if in Brighton Fascinating main collections and interesting temporary exhibitions. With gift shop and toilet facilities
5 months ago
Brandi Steffes
I visited on a pleasant mid week May half term day with four of my children. The member of staff at the main desk was brilliant with my excited and lively kids which put my mind at ease before entering the museum and exhibitions. Luckily it wasn't too busy and we were able to spend time reading bits of interest at our leisure. The kids enjoyed the various hands on areas throughout, especially the different costume stations, skeleton puzzles in the archaeology exhibit and the self portrait part of the art galleries. We followed the free animal trail booklet which helped to keep them engaged as well. As a Brighton resident this was an excellent free day out and we spent around 90 minutes here but it could have been longer if the kids had been a bit calmer! On a practical note there is a lift to go upstairs which fitted our single mountain buggy, myself and 3 kids. There is also level access to a large toilet / baby changing area at the back of the building, there are also various places to sit on the way round.
2 months ago
Andrew Clark
A supremely well priced, accessible, wide-ranging museum & gallery featuring art masterworks, culture, fashion, ancient Egyptian artefacts, and local interest exhibitions.
Definitely worth a look if you're ever passing through the town.
The temporary exhibitions at time of writing (Jan 2019) are particularly fantastic. The absolute highlight must be the Snowman exhibition featuring original drawings from the animated film, a huge photo mosaic of the titular character, and even local artist & visitor interpretations of the Snowman.
5 months ago
Michael Greenberg
Fantastic museum, chock full of great exhibits and an ideal place to spend an hour or two with the children, partner or solo.
3 months ago
David Washington
Nice interactive pieces and very interesting if you want to know more about Brighton & Hove history. Really enjoy the archeology exposition.
4 months ago
david brotherton
So beautiful here, worth popping in. I could spend hours there
6 months ago
Catherine Pridemore
Great museum, free to residents of Brighton & Hove. Worth taking a look if you are in the area. Currently have a couple of rooms with Egyptian artifacts.
2 months ago
Lowell Zelinski
Lovely, professional staff. Located in the transport hub of Brighton. The building makes great use of natural lighting. Altogether an inclusive place.
6 months ago
William Prout
Excellent local museum and with some great special exhibitions such as the current Bowie one.
6 months ago
Wally Hall
Went to see the David Bowie exhibition and squeezed in the museum too - perfect for a rainy afternoon.
8 months ago
Jorgen Madsen
Only went in for a heat and a look at the shop but will definitely go back when have more time.
6 months ago
Pj Fallon
It's pretty nice museum for the local people. If you came from London, of course there are so many museums there with much more contents. However, it's really nice place to visit. I'm not sure why the museum thought it's good idea to make that sort of session like 'leave your message' stuff.
4 months ago
Jay M
The Brighton Museum and Art Gallery is situated right next to the Brighton Royal Pavilion. It has a cheaper entry fee compared to the Roy Pavilion. This Museum has a wide range of historic artefacts from Pharaohs to 'modern' history and links to LGBT too. These are especially interesting to see and read about if you don't know a large amount about its origins. If you do have children with you there are some child friendly areas such as Lego box upstairs and at the moment, there is a Snowman film being showed where you can watch with your children and they can draw some snowmen too!
I learnt a lot from my 2 hour visit here and schools and all ages are welcome. There are also free exhibitions going on and the website for Brighton Museum will tell you 'whats on'. I found it a great place to visit and anyone would personally enjoy themselves learning about many different things. Even trying some masks and clothes! It's great fun!
3 months ago
Szyna Szynkowski
Fab Bowie exhibition , well worth seeing for intimate photos of David's tours 73 to 76
7 months ago
Charles Andrews
The Royal Pavilion is a glorious folly from a previous age, combining elements of several cultures and all very well set out and curated. Additionally, it comes with history from WW1 and a close association with soldiers from India, for which it was a hospital during that period. In all, a fascinating social and material history from Brighton's original golden age to date.
The Museum across from the Pavilion has some wonderful exhibitions from Egyptology, to early human activity in Brighton, 20th century artifacts, an exhibition of clothing & costume from the various sub cultures associated with the city, and a display centering on the more risque aspects of Brighton.
In all, a great potted history of the city ana its inhabitants.
4 months ago
Liliane Vivier
A wide range of both historical and modern exhibitions and art. Alot of interactive activities that the children were enjoying and they had a recycled crafts event when we where there.
3 months ago
Rayan Wehbe
Gem of a place set in the grounds of the stunning pavilion. Design such as furniture and household downstairs, theatre and special exhibitions upstairs.
4 weeks ago
Elquin Sanchez
Love this museum but was a bit disappointed recently when the Ancient Egypt and the Archaeology Galleries were closed. My grand children were too. I know it was to do with covid but hope they can find a way to open it soon, that is after the next lockdown!
8 months ago
MaiqThe Truther
A lovely little museum with lots of interesting exhibits for all ages. My 7 year old daughter loves the Egypt bit, and there's always new bits to discover or activities to while away an afternoon.
3 months ago
Brett B
Located in the city centre in the Royal pavilion Garden
It was a great experience
Really friendly staff very helpful
Open 6 days a week
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-5pm
Closed Monday
Really enjoyed my time to the Museum
Brilliant exhibition
Great prices too
Adults £6
Child under 18 £3.50
Accessible for wheelchairs users
2 months ago
Matt Perva
Very eclectic museum with lots of different exhibitions, so there's something for everyone. The "Museum of Transology" exhibition was a particular highlight, with a wonderfully curated selection of stories of transgender individuals and their experiences. It was beautifully emotive and very informative, and the visitors' label tree was very hopeful. There were also two opportunities for some dressing up and interactive exhibits for kids. Would recommend getting the "history pass" ticket, which gets you into the Pavilion and Preston Manor as well.
6 months ago
Brandon Ratcliff
Really enjoyed exploring the museum and all the exhibitions. There is so much to see here! I love fashion so it was great to see what the students at Brighton university created!
3 months ago
jon martinez
Don't let the first exhibition fool you, there are some lovely little exhibitions at the museum.
6 months ago
Ben Dover
Rich history of Brighton told in carvings, metal works, paintings, pictures & and other styles of art....
3 months ago
Pearl Woo
Nice day out - good thing to do on a rainy day ☂
6 months ago
Rick S
Visited in the summer as part of a trip back to Brighton, from the outset rude front of house staff as we paid for tickets put us off. There are ways and means to get what you want and it isn't making visitors feel like naughty school children instead of paying customers. Museum is beautiful and full of history, having the headsets really helped with understanding its heritage. Part way round we stopped in the cafe, again we encountered an issue, ordered two drinks and two scones, we waited and the full order didn't arrive and on questioning it, found they hadn't quite got the order right originally. Instead of rectifying it, they not only had the attitude of 'yeah what do you want me to do about' their lack of customer care or awareness is non-existent, so we finished up and left. Wouldn't recommend a visit or your time, just for some of the attitude of the staff.
2 months ago
Mike M
If u like your art , plenty to see in here , art is not my thing but I still enjoyed it, interactive stuff for kids , and colouring and drawing for kids , £5.75 adults or free if ur local ??? Lovely building too
3 weeks ago
Stephanie Marie
Small but great museum with a variety of items and some interesting bits about Brighton history. There's always some new additional exhibition as an extra.
6 months ago
Peter Baldacci
Always enjoy my visits here and the recent Japanese prints exhibition, accompanied by the Haiku poems, was aesthetically pleasing and uplifting!
2 months ago
Rick S
It's a lovely museum it has alot of permanent exhibits and exhibits there for a month or so it has a little cafe too so you can stop for refreshments it also has a lovely gift shop. It's right next to the Pavilion which is another fabulous place to visit
1 month ago
Motaz Shqerat
Excellent collection of 20th Century Art and Design. Would also recommend visiting the Fashion and Style gallery, they got some great pieces.
10 months ago
MR Burton
Great Museum, some nice Pottery, very varied
3 months ago
Bruce Saffin
This is a great institution, we who live in Brighton and Hove are very fortunate to have this progressive museum to visit and attend the many interesting and informative exhibitions and lectures. The staff and the expert conservators are always willing to answer questions about the work that they do.... Highly recommend
3 months ago
Kelly Taylor
Bulking at the cost of the Palace this was a great surprise. Quite an ecliptic range of themes but all very well presented. I loved the archeological room and its human story through the ancient skeletons! There's definitely something for everyone and today it was free! But I did leave the suggested donation.
6 months ago
Thaddeus Walker
Thoroughly enjoyed this museum on a miserable Sunday afternoon. It was quirky and I learnt some fascinating information about Brighton's history. What really stood out for me was the Museum of Transology upstairs. The exhibition was emotive and inspiring. Trans historiography is an essential element of human lived experience and I'd love to see this expanded as a permanent exhibit.
7 months ago
Moto DeSoto
Probably one of the greatest places to go to in Brighton. Worth the visit
4 months ago
Aaron Hammes
Awakens your conciousness...
2 months ago
Steve Wiel
Some lovely displays and was impressed by the display of the prehistoric timeline which was excellent. However some of the exhibits I was fond of are no longer on display like the jewellers shop front and some items of the 1920's. Some of the themed exhibitions take a lot of room.
3 months ago
Rachel Hines
Price is affordable, they have some really cool stuff. From modern art all the way back to a (quite small) Egypt department. Upstairs they also had a japanese art installment and some more classical fine art. It's not huge, but has a reasonable size. All in all it's a fun experience.
4 months ago
Francis SAYDEE
A very nice little museum that can make your visit to Brighton more pleasant and diverse. The expositions are nice and the museum building is also worth seeing.
6 months ago
Clifton Reed
You can spend a while in here, their prehistoric and people through the ages exhibit is well done. We couldn't stay too long as we had a train to catch. Will go again
2 months ago
Peter V
Love it here so much to see
9 months ago
Taslim Mirza
The Brighton Museum and Art Gallery is situated right next to the Brighton Royal Pavilion. It has a cheaper entry fee compared to the Roy Pavilion. This Museum has a wide range of historic artefacts from Pharaohs to 'modern' history and links to LGBT too. These are especially interesting to see and read about if you don't know a large amount about its origins. If you do have children with you there are some child friendly areas such as Lego box upstairs and at the moment, there is a Snowman film being showed where you can watch with your children and they can draw some snowmen too!
2 months ago
Debbie Hall
David Bowie exhibition is brilliant
5 months ago
Sky B
Great place to visit on a wet day. Free to local residents. The Floating Worlds exhibition was very good.
6 months ago
