What’s OnJan-Apr20

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Contents

Brighton Museum 4

The Royal Pavilion 10

Preston Manor 15

Hove Museum 16

Booth Museum 19

The Keep 21

How to book 22

Venue Information 23

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.

Nature2020 The Royal Pavilion & Museums is a partner in Nature2020, a year-long programme of events and activities to celebrate and highlight the natural environment of The Living Coast: Brighton and Lewes Downs’ UNESCO designated world Biosphere.

We are hosting a variety of free activities, events and exhibitions exploring the natural world and our own local environment across the year, look out in the What’s On for events marked A Nature2020 event.

A calendar of events hosted by all participating groups can be found on the Nature2020 website nature2020.org.uk

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 sarah.pain@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

Christie Brown, The Scores are in. Photograph by Jenny Harper

Last chance to seeVisit Brighton Museum and catch the last few weeks of Floating Worlds: Japanese Woodcuts, open until 12 January 2020. Explore the ‘floating worlds’ of Japan through woodblock prints from the Edo period (1615-1868).

Cover: from the series First Women UK by Anita CorbinTop left to right: Suzi Quatro, Felicity Aston, Elspeth BeardBottom left to right: Monique Simmonds, Beth French, Hope Powell

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Anita Corbin 100 First Women Portraits15 February to 7 June 2020Free with Brighton Museum admission, residents and members free

Discover and celebrate 100 pioneering women of the 21st century in this major exhibition by acclaimed photographer Anita Corbin. These striking images capture an impressive record of female achievement, from beatboxing to bomb detection, computing to cricket, blast furnaces to boardrooms.

This exhibition features iconic portraits of celebrities, unsung heroines from across the decades, and ‘ordinary’ women doing extraordinary jobs. Including seventies rocker Suzi Quatro, Olympian Boxer Nicola Adams OBE, Lady Brenda Hale of the Supreme Court and football manager Hope Powell.

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Suzi Quatro from the series First Women UK by Anita Corbin Hope Powell from the series First Women UK by Anita Corbin

Nicola Adams OBE from the series First Women UK by Anita Corbin

‘It is my hope that women who dream big will look at these pictures and see that they are not alone.’

ANITA CORBIN

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Remix the MuseumContinues to 19 January 2020SOUTH BALCONYA display of animations made by young people on the theme of extinction and the environment.

See Portraits, Be PortraitsContinues to February 2020FINE 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.

Queer the Pier Opens 22 February 2020 SPOTLIGHT GALLERY This community curated display peers into local LGBTIQA+ history. Celebrating the lives of the writers, artists, performers, activists and ordinary people who have made Brighton & Hove so fabulous, their stories are brought to life with film and photography, fashion and drag and oral histories.

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

Queer LooksContinues to March 2020 FASHION & 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.

Includes contributions from 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.

Our Myths: A Museum Collective Display Continues to 29 March 2020OUTSIDE MUSEUMLAB Based on myths and folklore the Museum Collective created and curated this display of their own wood-cut prints, found Witch Stones and selected museum objects. The Museum Collective is a group of young people who meet regularly at Brighton Museum.

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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 bite-size talks.

Royal Pavilion Estate Open DaySunday 19 JanuaryExplore the rich history of the Royal Pavilion Estate with free admission to Brighton Museum and the Royal Pavilion.

Change the World: Women in Science Saturday 15 FebruaryCelebrate the United Nation’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Discover incredible women in science including fossil hunter Mary Anning, the founders of the RSPB, and get hands-on with some fun family activities.

International Women’s DaySaturday 7 March Gender equality is firmly on the agenda at this free and inclusive event celebrating women’s achievements, with inspiring speakers, activists and innovators, workshops, arts, crafts, campaigns, and fun for all the family.With Brighton Women’s Centre and Brighton Dome & Festival

Treasures from the Pacific: Beautiful BarkclothSaturday 18 April Explore the Museum’s fabulous collection of barkcloths from the Pacific Islands, with object handling and hands-on family activities.

A partnership with the University of Glasgow. Hosted by Reggie Meredith Fitiao and Uilisone Fitiao, barkcloth makers from American Samoa

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Families of Artists: Scott & Earp Continues to 29 March 2020PRINTS & DRAWING GALLERYThis display features watercolours and prints by the Scott and Earp families, both founder members of the Brighton Art Society. Spanning five generations, from the early 19th to 21st century, the display also includes family objects, photographs and letters.

Bite-size MuseumEvery Tuesday12pm Free with admission, members and residents free, drop in. Titles may vary at short notice. Pop-up short talks and closer looks at stories that reflect our eclectic collections.

Midweek DrawEvery WednesdayMUSEUMLAB1-3pm Free with admission, members and residents free, drop-in Get arty at Brighton Museum every Wednesday. Drop-in and be inspired by objects from our fabulous collections.

Babies in MuseumsTuesdays 7 January, 4 February & 3 March11-11.45am & 12.15-1pm £5 per child (plus Brighton Museum admission), members £4 per child, book in advance. 0-18 months Come along to this fun and stimulating experience for you and your baby/toddler to explore. Play and learn together in an exciting environment and discover new ways to nurture your child’s interests and confidence.

LGBTQ+ History Club Sundays 26 January, 23 February, 22 March & 26 April2.30-4.30pm Free but limited capacity. 18+ Book in advance www.queerinbrighton.co.ukBrighton LGBTQ+ History Club is a monthly event that explores the city’s rich LGBTQ+ heritage. Talks, events and activities by local historians, researchers, collectors, and community members, shine a light on forgotten and untold stories.

Brighton LGBTQ+ History Club is a Queer in Brighton event supported by Royal Pavilion & Museums, Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Gallery talk: 100 First Women PortraitsSaturdays 15 February & 7 March1pm Free with admission, drop-inJoin photographer Anita Corbin on a tour of the 100 First Women Portraits exhibition. Anita reveals the stories behind meeting these inspirational ‘Firsts’ and how she turned her ‘vision’ of celebrating the centenary of ‘Votes for Women’ into reality.

Museum LabWednesdays 19 February, 8 & 15 April10-4pm Free with admission, drop-in. All ages Drop-in during the school holidays for portrait drawing activities in the Museum Lab.

Archaeology GalleryThursdays 20 February, 9 & 16 April10-4pm Free with admission, drop-in. All agesCome along to the Archaeology gallery for some ‘meet your ancestors’ activities in the school holidays.

OUTing the Past Festival of LGBT HistorySaturday 22 & Sunday 23 February Join us for a weekend of talks, tours and activities exploring and celebrating LGBTQ histories from Brighton and beyond. For full details visit our website.

OUTing The Past of LGBT History is presented by Schools Out UK

Anna McNuff: Adventurer and Mischief Maker Thursday 30 April6.45-9pm Doors 6.45pm, talk 7.30pm £15, book in advance From running the length of Britain barefoot, to cycling each State of the USA, to running across New Zealand, Anna McNuff is a woman on a mission to explore the limits of her own potential.

Spend an evening hearing tales about Anna’s adventures and her passion of inspiring others to live their best lives possible. Unwind with a glass of wine and take the chance to see the 100 First Women Portraits exhibition after-hours.

St Paul’s Church, West Street, Brighton, 19th century by Frederick Earp Anna McNuff © National Running Show

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The Royal Pavilion

A Prince’s TreasureFrom Buckingham Palace to the Royal PavilionThe Royal Collection Returns to BrightonContinues to September 2021 During opening hours, Free with admission, members free

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.

Many of the works have not been on public display for over 170 years and are on loan to the Royal Pavilion whilst essential renovation works in the East Wing of Buckingham Palace take place. This unique project provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for visitors to see these magnificent items in their former home.

Find out more about the life and times of the exuberant King George IV at the George IV: Art & Spectacle exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. Open until 3 May 2020.

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new for april 2020 Queen Victoria’s ApartmentsThe original elegant 19th-century Chinese Export Wallpaper which hung in Queen Victoria’s Bedroom has been reinstated. The paper was removed by Queen Victoria and taken to Buckingham Palace in the 1840s but sections were returned to Brighton in the 1920s and hung in the Saloon until its recent restoration. Following specialist conservation and work to digitally reproduce missing sections the papers can now be seen again in their original setting. A new small display adjacent to Queen Victoria’s bedroom highlights her links to the building and the City.

Please note: to facilitate this redisplay the Indian Hospital Gallery and Queen Victoria’s apartments will be closed between January-March 2020

Pavilion TalesThursdays from 9 January (except 23 January) 12pm Free with Royal Pavilion admission, members freeJoin us in the magnificent Music Room for secrets, stories and unexpected histories in these popular pop-up talks by Royal Pavilion & Museums staff.

Annual Free DaySunday 19 January 10am-4.30pm Free admission, drop-in To celebrate the purchase of the Royal Pavilion by the town of Brighton in 1850, admission charges are waived one day a year.

Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2019

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An Introduction to the Royal Pavilion featuring the Royal CollectionSaturdays 1 February to 25 April 2.30-3.30pm £5.20 (plus Royal Pavilion admission)Our expert guide takes you on a tour of the Royal Pavilion’s decorative interiors, including the spectacular objects from Buckingham Palace on loan from Her Majesty The Queen. Discover how King George IV impressed his guests with lavish banquets, balls and concerts.

From the Royal Pavilion to Buckingham PalaceThursday 20 February11am-12pm £6 (plus Royal Pavilion admission), members £5, book in advanceSally Goodsir, Curator of Decorative Arts at Royal Collection Trust explores the relationship between the Royal Pavilion and Buckingham Palace. Discover more about the contents and fittings that were removed from the Royal Pavilion and now form key decorative schemes in rooms at Buckingham Palace. Where East meets WestTuesday 10 March11am-12pm £6 (plus Royal Pavilion admission), members £5, book in advanceDavid Wheeler, Senior Decorative Arts Conservator at Royal Collection Trust conserved many of the spectacular objects on display in A Prince’s Treasure. He explores how Chinoiserie taste came to the UK from China and other Eastern countries, and was used by George IV to create the sumptuous interiors of the Royal Pavilion.

Patronage & Taste: The History of the Royal CollectionWednesday 22 April10-11am £6 (plus Royal Pavilion admission), members £5, book in advanceNicola Turner Inman, Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts (Projects) at Royal Collection Trust looks at the magnificent collections amassed by George IV for the interiors of the Royal Pavilion and other royal residences, and highlights historic and more recent royal patrons.

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Preston Manor

Escape! Mystery at the Manor Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 February & Friday 21 to Sunday 23 February Slots between 11am-7pm, duration 75 minutes, £20-£27.50 per person. Suitable for age 8+ Book in advance www.pierpressure.co.uk or call 01273 220388Following a sell-out run in Autumn Escape! Mystery at the Manor returns for half-term. Join forces with your friends, family or colleagues and embark on an immersive journey of escape-room style puzzle solving and storytelling, all set in a spectacular historic building!

The residents of Preston Manor are in mourning. The Lord and Lady of the house have passed away and their will, together with a legendary treasure, have vanished. A top detective has been hired to investigate, and you and your

team are here to assist in this mysterious mission. Can your team solve the case and find the missing treasure?

Devised by Pier Pressure, the makers of Brighton’s top-rated escape rooms.

New Family Trail from April 2020 During opening hours, included in Preston Manor admission, drop-in. All ages Did you know there are hundreds of animals hiding inside Preston Manor? Take an expedition upstairs and downstairs tracking eagles and snakes, monkeys and lions – you’ll even find mythical beasts like brightly-coloured dragons and a golden phoenix if you follow the animal puzzle trail and solve all the clues. The trail includes hands-on activities and dressing-up.

Cultural Icons: Remaking a Popular Pottery TraditionContinues to 1 March 2020Free admission Celebrities, actors, royalty, politicians, military men and religious figures were all prominent subjects of Victorian Staffordshire flat-back figures. Inspired by this popular pottery tradition, six ceramic artists, Joanne Ayre, Christie Brown, Claire Curneen, Stephen Dixon, Ingrid Murphy and Matt Smith, have responded by making contemporary cultural icons. These sit alongside original Victorian portrait figures from our collections, and analytical drawings of historical flat-backs by John Hewitt.An exhibition from the British Ceramics Biennial 2019

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Hove Museum

Stephen Dixon, Political Philosophy. Photograph by Jenny Harper

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Cultural Icons of the Brighton & Hove Emmaus Community 18 January to 10 March 2020Free admission Members of the Brighton & Hove Emmaus* community have created their own contemporary flat-back figures inspired by the Cultural Icons: Remaking a Popular Pottery Tradition exhibition. This display features their works and the stories behind the making of their pieces.

*Emmaus supports people to work their way out of homelessness.

Material Practices 3: Painting and Printmaking at the University of Brighton13 March to 19 April 2020Free admissionHove Museum showcases a third exhibition of work by final year students on the Fine Art Painting and Fine Art Printmaking courses at the University of Brighton.

What’s in the Box? 19 March to 30 April 2020Free admission Peek behind-the-scenes and see what we have found in our stores! This regularly changing display reveals rarely seen objects from the Royal Pavilion & Museum’s stores.

Hove Museum MinisMondays from 6 January to 30 March inclusive (not during school holidays)10am-12pm £2.50 per child, drop in. 2-5 yearsFun with craft materials and storytelling for the under-5s.

Textile Group: Re-fashion, Re-use, Re-love Fridays 10 January, 7 February, 13 March & 3 April 1-3pm Free, drop-in (tea/ coffee & biscuits provided), donations welcome Practice upcycling and re-fashioning in our friendly drop-in group with help from our Hove Museum maker. Some equipment is available including a rummage box of textiles. Find unique garments to buy from the Emmaus pop-up shop.

In partnership with Emmaus Brighton & Hove

Every Object Tells a StoryFridays 10 January, 7 February, 13 March & 3 April 3-4pm Free, drop-in. All agesDrop-in, chat to our museum staff and take a closer look at objects from the museum’s stores, not normally on public display.

Cultural Icons Artist Talk: Christie BrownSaturday 25 January2-3pm Free (tea/coffee & biscuits provided), donations welcome. Christie Brown, artist and Emerita Professor of Ceramics at the University of Westminster in London, discusses the inspiration for her work including the pieces OMG!’ representing Love Island 2018 winners Jack and Dani and Elementary commemorating the BBC series Sherlock featured in the Cultural Icons exhibition.

Cultural Icons Artist Talk: Stephen DixonSaturday 1 February2-3pm Free (tea/coffee & biscuits provided), donations welcome.Stephen Dixon, Professor of Contemporary Crafts at Manchester School of Art, discusses his politically satirical body of work including the contemporary mash-up pieces The Good Ship Brexit and Trumposaurus featured in the Cultural Icons exhibition. Heroes and Villains: Ceramic Figure Making WorkshopSaturday 8 February 10-4pm £65 per person (includes materials, tea/coffee & biscuits) book in advance (only 8 places available) A one day pottery workshop inspired by the Cultural Icons exhibition. Ceramic artist Louise Bell guides you through the design, making and decoration of your own ceramic figure to take home. Bring a photo of a person or animal, a drawing or magazine cutting that will inspire the design of your figure, suitable for beginners and those familiar with pottery.

Christie Brown, OMG! Photograph by Jenny Harper

Stephen Dixon, Trumposaurus. Photograph by Jenny Harper

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Booth Museum

Bite-size at The BoothFridays 31 January, 28 February, 27 March & 24 April 2-2.30pm Free. All ages A series of natural science themed pop-up talks and mini tours led by museum staff and local conservationists. Highlights include Brighton Dolphin Project, the chance to learn about our exciting plans for a new Evolution gallery and the Dinosaurs of Sussex.

A Nature2020 event

Jaws ‘n’ ClawsMondays 17 February & 6 April10.30-11.30am, 12-1pm, 1.30-2.30pm & 3-4pm Family of 4 £21, family of 3 £14, individuals £7, book in advance. All agesCome and meet Phil and his amazing menagerie of animals, including snakes, lizards and giant bugs!

Jaws ‘n’ Claws is a Defra approved company

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Print it!10 January

I Love Bugs!17 January

The Dog that Dug24 January

Feathered Friends31 January

2,4,6,8 Legs!7 February

Dinosaurs14 February

The Tiger who came to Tea28 February

Rosie’s Walk6 March

Handa’s Surprise13 March

Owl Babies20 March

Roar!27 March

The Tiny Caterpillar3 April

Things I Like24 April

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.

Half term: Make at the MuseumMonday 17, Thursday 20 & Friday 21 February10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm £2.50 per child, advance booking advisable. 3 years and overExplore materials and make your own work of art inspired by the Cultural Icons exhibition. Make your own character, who will it be?

Fun with Clay: Make at the MuseumSaturday 22 February10am-12pm £10 per child (plus £5 for firing), book in advance , 7 years and overTake inspiration from the Cultural Icons exhibition and learn some skills whilst enjoying the tactile experience of working with clay. Lead by a local potter you can make your own work of art to take away, fired or unfired.

Fabric, Rope and Thread: Basketry for Beginners Saturday 28 March 10-4pm £65 per person (includes, materials, tea/coffee & biscuits) book in advance (only 8 places available)Learn the technique of twining with award-winning contemporary basket maker Mary Crabb. Work with fabric, rope and threads to create two baskets using different weaving techniques. Suitable for complete beginners or those familiar with basketry as a refresher.

Easter: Make at the museumMonday 6, Thursday 9 & Thursday 16 April10-11am & 11.30am-12.30pm £2.50 per child, advance booking advisable. 3 years and over Join us for Easter fun and make bonnets, bunnies and eggs galore in these fun craft workshops.

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The Keep

Birds of a Feather Trail Monday 17 February to Thursday 30 April During opening hours Free, drop-in. All ages Search Mr Booth’s bird cases to find the most unusual nests, the bird with the biggest wings, and one of the UKs smallest birds. Our family trail highlights some of the UKs best loved birds and their habitats using our wonderful Victorian collection.

Discovery Day: Nature’s Grand Designs Friday 21 February 10.30am-4pm Free, drop-in. All ages Discover the most extraordinary designs in nature. See miniature homes under the microscope, make your own bird’s nest with RSPB, find out about plans to restore the Sussex kelp forest to its former glory with Brighton Dolphin Project and chat with our curators to discover the strangest home invaders.

A Nature2020 event

Animal, Vegetable or Mineral?Tuesdays 7 & 14 April & Wednesdays 8 & 15 April 10.30-11.30am Free, drop-in. All agesDrop-in and take a closer look at an object from our collections. Chat to our museum staff about the item they’ve chosen, hear its story, and share what you know too.

Birdwatch at the BoothThursday 9 April 7-8.30pm £12, book in advance, limited availability Join Michael Blencowe of Sussex Wildlife Trust for a birdwatching walk with a difference, a guided wildlife walk amongst the birds of the Booth Museum. Listen to their songs and calls while Michael tells you their stories. Hear the sad tale of the Great Auk, the lost song of the Huia and be shocked by the scandal of the ‘Hastings Rarities’. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Bats at the Booth Friday 17 April 10.30-11.15am, 1.30-2.15pm & 2.45-3.30pm Free but book in advance. All agesSussex Bat Group have brought some special furry guests to the Booth Museum. Meet the rescued bats and learn about how you can protect these vulnerable animals in Sussex.

Brighton before the PavilionWednesday 22 January 5.30-6.30pm, £5

The Cultural History of StressWednesday 12 February 5.30-6.30pm, £5

Behind-the-Scenes Tour of The KeepFriday 14 & Saturday 15 February, 10.30-11.30am, £5

A Hands-on Introduction to the care of Old Photographs and Family MemorabiliaTuesday 25 February &Tuesday 28 April, 12.30-3.30pm, £15 (includes tea/ coffee)

Eastbourne during the Second World WarWednesday 26 February, 5.30-6.30pm, £5

1,000 years of Criminal Justice in East SussexWednesday 4 March, 5.30-6.30pm, £5

Jewish History in the ArchivesWednesday 18 March, 3-5pm, £6.50 (includes refreshments)

Brighton and Hove: Residential Development of the Victorian and Edwardian City, c1840-1914Wednesday 8 April, 2.30-3.30pm, £5

The History of Lewes WorkhouseWednesday 22 April, 5.30-6.30pm, £5

Meet the Archivist: Spotlight on Brighton Aquarium with Andrew BennettThursday 23 April, 11am-12pm & 2.30-3.30pm, £7.50

The Archaeology of the South DownsWednesday 29 April, 2.30-3.30pm, £5

HERITAGE FILM AT THE KEEP: Love Letters and Live WiresWednesday 29 January, 2.30pm (film duration: 80 mins), £3.50

Britain on Film: LGBT BritainSaturday 29 February, 1.30pm (film duration: 85 minutes), £3.50

Brighton – Symphony of a CityWednesday 25 March, 5.30-7pm, £7.50

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

To book call 01273 482349thekeep@eastsussex.gov.ukwww.thekeep.info/events The Keep, Woollards Way, Brighton BN1 9BP

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.

Photograph by Ryan Greaves

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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 £1.70 booking fee may apply to some events. Tickets cannot be reserved without payment. Please book early as an event may 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.

Thank you to our supporters and partners

Venue Information

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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)

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).

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).

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 for essential maintenance 20-24 January 2020

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

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

• Membership from as little as £28

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

• Discounts on selected events

• Invitations to exhibition previews

• Accompanying children and grandchildren go FREE

• A FREE after hours tour of the Royal Pavilion