Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is located in the Royal Pavilion garden, at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. Its diverse collections bring together arts and history to tell stories about the city and the world we live in.
There is a lively and constantly changing programme of exhibitions, displays and events, with hands-on activities for all ages, gallery trails and more.
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The family-friendly Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery reveals the lives of some of Brighton & Hove’s earliest residents from the Ice Age to the Saxon era
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The fascinating Queer the Pier exhibition, exploring the experiences of LGBTQi people in Brighton.
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A changing display of amazing temporary exhibitions covering art, photography and social history.
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While you’re in the area
Just minutes away from Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, The Royal Pavilion, is an exotic palace with a colourful history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency grandeur with the lavish visual styles of India and China.
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