What s On Jan-Apr John Constable, R.A. (1776-1837), Seascape Study: Boat and Stormy Sky, ca.1824-1828 Royal Academy of Arts, London; Photographer: John Hammond
Welcome Contents Discover what s new for you this season at our five fabulous venues across Brighon & Hove. Special offers at Brighton Museum We re trialling a series of monthly Free Days this season. Haven t visited in a while or new to the Museum? If you live outside of Brighton & Hove then these days are a great opportunity to (re) acquaint yourself with the Museum and our latest displays and activities. See page 8 for details. Also new is a Family & Friends promotion at Brighton Museum. If you are a Brighton & Hove resident you can bring up to two guests, who are visiting from out of town, and they can enjoy reduced admission ( 4.20 per person) with free entry for accompanying children. For more information visit brightonmuseums.org.uk/brighton. 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 contact hazel.welch@brightonhove.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 Be part of the life of the Royal Pavilion & Museums with our membership scheme, great benefits, great value! visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk 03000 290900 Brighton Museum 4 The Royal Pavilion 10 Preston Manor 12 Hove Museum 13 Booth Museum 15 The Keep 16 How to book 18 Venue Information 19 Exhibitions Major exhibitions Displays Free with admission fee Events Talks and tours for adults Families Activities for children and families Early Years Sessions for 2-5 year olds The Biokam, Alfred Darling & Sons, Ltd, Brighton, 1899. The world s first home movie camera
Brighton Museum 4 Constable and Brighton 8 April to 8 October 2017 Admission payable, members free John Constable and his family stayed in the emerging seaside resort of Brighton between 1824 and 1828. During his time in Brighton, Constable made repeated walks along the coast and up onto the Downs. Constable and Brighton will follow Constable s own walking and painting sequences, illustrating the series of sketches and paintings he produced as he explored the local landscape. The exhibition will explore the impact and influence of the work he made here and bring back to Brighton for the first time sketches, drawings and paintings created during his time in the town. Highlights include: Chain Pier, Brighton (1826-7, Tate), a fine oil painting featuring the early Brighton landmark which was swept away in 1896, in its first exhibition in the city for 20 years; Rainstorm over the Sea (c1824-28, Royal Academy of Arts), a passionate, early impressionistic oil sketch; along with A Windmill near Brighton (1824, Tate), a jewel-like pastoral scene of a sun-drenched windmill typical of the Sussex countryside in Constable s time. Also on view are the artist s painting box, and his children s toy stagecoach. Constable and Brighton is curated by Brighton artist Peter Harrap, in consultation with renowned Constable expert Anne Lyles. brighton museum This exhibition has been made possible by support from lenders including the British Museum, the Courtauld Gallery, the National Gallery, the Royal Academy, Tate, V&A, the National Portrait Gallery, the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, Norwich Castle Museum and other regional and private lenders. It is supported by the Royal Pavilion & Museums Foundation and the Barleycorn Trust. Part of The Regency Season, including Visions of the Royal Pavilion Estate (Brighton Museum) and Jane Austen by the Sea (Royal Pavilion). Chain Pier, Brighton, 1826-7, John Constable (1776-1837), Tate, London 2016 The Great Bear Continues to 12 March 2017 NORTH BALCONY Showcasing objects from across the collections, this display explores the natural history of bears and their relationship with man, including their place in mythology and fairy-tale. Enjoy a family-friendly reading space with bear-focussed story books for young visitors. Exhibitions Displays brighton museum 5
Photo-punk: 40 images from the birth of UK punk by Ian Dickson and Kevin Cummins Continues to 5 March 2017 PRINTS & DRAWINGS GALLERY 2016 marks 40 years since the punk phenomenon first hit the streets and venues of the UK, leading to a pervasive musical, fashion and cultural movement. Explore punk s earliest years through the photography of Kevin Cummins (NME) and Ian Dickson (Sounds), who captured the impact of bands including The Sex Pistols, The Damned, The Clash and many more. 8mm zoom Reflex cine camera by Bolex Paillard, 1963 Experimental Motion: the Art of Film Innovation Continues to 4 June 2017 SPOTLIGHT GALLERY This display tells the story of experimental film-making in Brighton & Hove, from 1896 to the present day. Brighton and Hove have played a rich and important part in international film history: early film-making pioneers George Albert Smith and James Williamson who became known as the Brighton School worked here at the turn of the 20th century, while contemporary filmmakers and moving image artists have cemented the city s status as a hotbed of experimental film. Funded by the John Ellerman Foundation and delivered in partnership with Videoclub, Screen Archive South East and Cinecity. Visions of the Royal Pavilion Estate 14 March to 3 September 2017 PRINTS & DRAWINGS GALLERY This display showcases rarely-seen views of the Royal Pavilion Estate dating back to the 1760s, as well as cutting-edge digital reconstructions of how it might have looked. Illustrations from the earliest printed books about the estate will sit beside unrealised designs, early municipal maps and 20th century plans and images. Part of The Regency Season, including Constable and Brighton (Brighton Museum) and Jane Austen by the Sea (Royal Pavilion). R. Rust, View of the North Gate, Royal Pavilion, 1885 Displays The Damned, 1977 Ian Dickson 6 brighton museum Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex Kevin Cummins Plans for performance space in Royal Pavilion Garden, 1920s or 1930s brighton museum 7
Bite-size Museum Every Tuesday 12pm Free with admission, members and residents free, drop-in. Check our website for full details of each event, titles may vary at short notice. Pop-up short talks, guided tours and closer looks at stories from our eclectic collections led by Royal Pavilion & Museum staff and volunteers. Highlights include: Family Friendly Fun! 3 January Join in with an interactive story about dinosaurs and mini-beasts. 20th Century Ceramic Celebrities 10 January Hear more about Grayson Perry s pot and contemporary ceramics at Brighton Museum. Fashioning Africa 17 January Showcasing our new collection of textiles and outfits reflecting African fashion and design from 1960 to 2000. Class of 76 24 January A special opportunity to hear photographer Ian Dickson discuss his recollections and work included in the Photo-Punk display. Biba, Barbara and Brighton 31 January A look at the career of Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki. The Ammonite Capital 7 February Discover more about this fascinating local object. Clash, 1977 Ian Dickson Brighton Museum Free Day Sunday 15 January 10am-5pm Free admission, drop-in Join us for our new season of monthly Free Days at the museum. To help celebrate the Royal Pavilion Annual Free Day Brighton Museum will also be free for everyone. Drop-in and Do at Museum Lab Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 January to 28 April 2-5pm Free with admission, members and residents free, drop-in. All ages Museum Lab (Brighton Museum, 1st floor) invites you to drop-in and find out more about what goes on behind the scenes at the museum. Meet curatorial staff and volunteers, and help us care for the 2 million artefacts in the collection. Discovery Days 10am-1pm & 2-4pm Free with admission, members and residents free, drop-in. All ages Once a month join us in Museum Lab on one of our fun discovery days with something for all the family to enjoy. Urban Creatures Saturday 21 January Love at the Museum* Saturday 11 February Wonder Women* Saturday 4 March New Beginnings Saturday 15 April Brighton Museum s monthly Free Days* Focus on Finds with BHAS Fridays 27 January, 24 February, 31 March & 28 April 10-1pm & 2-4pm, Free with admission, members and residents free, drop-in. All ages Join Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society as they investigate archaeological finds in the museum collection and from across Brighton & Hove. Bring along your finds and we will help you try to identify them. Museum Basecamp Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 February & Saturday 8 to Sunday 23 April During opening hours, free with admission, members and residents free, drop-in. All ages During the school holidays drop-in to Brighton Museum, find Museum Basecamp and set out on your own adventure with one of our free family guides or activities. Uncover stories, discover amazing things and use your imagination. Love Your Museum Saturday 11 February 10am-5pm Free admission, drop-in Celebrate Valentine s Day with free entry for everyone at Brighton Museum! Make a Valentine s card for your loved one, enjoy the pop-up talks, discover love stories from our collections in Museum Lab, and become a Love Your Museum explorer. International Women s Day Celebration Saturday 4 March 10am-5pm Free admission, drop-in Free entry for everyone at Brighton Museum as we celebrate International Women s Day with Brighton Dome & Festival and Brighton Women s Centre. Be inspired and empowered by a diverse programme of talks, performances and workshops. Babies in Museums Tuesdays 10 January, 7 February, 7 March & 4 April 11am-11.45pm & 12.45-1.30pm, 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. For how to book see page 18 Call 03000 290902 or visit Events Families Early Years 8 brighton museum brighton museum 9
The Royal Pavilion For how to book see page 18 Call 03000 290902 or visit Pavilion Tales Thursdays from 5 January to 27 April (excluding 19 January) 12pm Free with Royal Pavilion admission Join us in the magnificent Music Room for secrets, stories and unexpected histories in these regular pop-up talks by Royal Pavilion & Museums staff. An introduction to the Royal Pavilion Saturdays from 7 January to 25 March (excluding 21 January) 2.30-3.30pm 4.50 (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 attended by fashionable society and courtiers, and learn more about the architecture and decorative interiors of the Royal Pavilion. Servant Stories From 11 February 2017 During opening hours, Free with admission, members free Hidden away from the grand public rooms the Royal Servants carried out their work, just footsteps away from the monarch, yet silent and largely unseen. Find out about the real-life stories of the First Yeoman of Confectionery, the Clerk Comptroller of the Kitchen, the Head Table Decker and other members of the Pavilion s Royal Household brought to life through the objects they used and information from our archives. Displays Events Basement and Tunnel Tours Mondays from 2 January to 27 March (excluding 16 & 23 January) 4.15-5pm 12, members 10, book in advance Join 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. Annual Free Day Sunday 15 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. The Drawing Circus Tuesday 28 March 7-10pm, 25, students 20, includes drink and materials, book in advance. 16+ The sumptuous Music Room plays host to the Drawing Circus s unique brand of theatrical life drawing. With its gilded dome ceiling, lotus-shaped chandeliers and walls decorated with Chinoiserie style red and gold canvases featuring painted dragons there can be few more inspiring interiors in the UK in which to unleash your artistic talents. The event is suitable for all drawing abilities from complete novices to experienced artists. coming soon Jane Austen by the Sea 17 June 2017 to 8 January 2018 PRINCE REGENT GALLERY Free with Royal Pavilion admission, members free This new display will explore Jane Austen s relationship with coastal resorts and her views on the Prince Regent and Brighton society during her lifetime, to mark the bicentenary of her death. Part of The Regency Season, including Visions of the Royal Pavilion Estate and Constable and Brighton both at Brighton Museum. 10 royal pavilion royal pavilion 11
Preston Manor For how to book see page 18 Call 03000 290902 or visit Hove Museum Fabula presents: Many ways to tell a story Continues to 9 May 2017 Free admission Discover old stories retold in exciting new ways and new stories being shared for the first time in this display bringing together the 17 artists of Fabula. Told through many different visual methods drawing, making, animation, film and photography there is something here to delight everyone. The Mysterious Case of the Preston Manor skeleton Saturday 28 January 2-3pm 7.50 plus Preston Manor admission (includes free sherry & biscuits on arrival), book in advance Join house historians and members of the Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society as they unravel one of Preston Manor s most strange and macabre tales. 120 years ago on 29 January 1897 a skeleton was unearthed at Preston Manor who was believed to be the remains of the ghostly nun, Sister Agnes, contacted at a séance two months earlier. This event re-examines evidence from house archives and archaeological record, including new research. Murder Mystery Night Saturday 22 April 6pm & 8.30pm 21, members 18, book in advance Watch the drama unfold and unravel the clues in a classic murder mystery by the 368 Theatre Company. Enjoy a fortifying glass of wine and the special after-hours ambience to see if you can work out who-dunnit! Displays Events 12 preston manor hove museum 13
Adult Craft Workshops Mondays 9 January, 6 February, 6 March & 3 April 10am-12pm 10 per workshop or 34 for all, members 8 per workshop or 30 for all (tea and cake included), drop in Join our experienced craft maker Nadya for a different workshop each month. With Nadya s guidance work with felt, printed material and jewellery. Art Group for Adults Tuesdays 10 & 24 January, 7 & 21 February, 7 & 21 March & 4 April 3-4.30pm 3, drop-in (basic drawing materials provided) Pick up some tips on drawing and painting in our relaxed and friendly workshops. Museum Tales Tuesdays 24 January & 28 March 11.30am-12.30pm Free, drop-in Discover histories of Hove, the museum, and the collections in these talks and tours by Royal Pavilion & Museums staff. Arty Crafty Saturday First Saturday of every month from 7 January to 1 April 10.30am-12pm 6 per workshop, members 5 per workshop, book in advance. 8-12 years Learn a different skill each month including printmaking, toymaking, weaving and claywork with specialist craft maker Nadya. Events Families Early Years Toy Stories Saturday 28 January 10.30am-12pm 5 per child, members 4 per child, advance booking advisable. 7 years and over Take your inspiration from the toys in the Wizard s Attic and draw, stick, collage and make a book in this workshop led by Fabula artists Louise Dennis and Juliette Rajak. Myths, Fables and Fairy Tales Tuesday 14 & Thursday 16 February 10.30am-12pm & 1.30-3.30pm 2 per child, drop in. 3-8 years Draw, stick, build and make in this fun, craft based workshop. Take your inspiration from the work in our current display by Fabula. Chicks and Eggs Tuesdays 11 & 18 & Thursdays 13 & 20 April 10.30am-12pm & 1.30-3.30pm 2 per child, drop in. 3-8 years Join us for some Easter fun and make fluffy chicks and colourful eggs in this art and craft based workshop. Picture Time and Story Thursdays from 5 January to 27 April inclusive (not during school holidays) 10am-12pm 2 per child, drop-in. 2-5 years Have fun with craft materials, make a picture and listen to a story. Booth Museum Discovery day Hidden worlds! Friday 17 February 10am-12pm & 1.30-4pm Free, drop in. All ages Come and see animals and plants usually hidden from our view and view life in miniature under the microscope. Look at animals that live under the ground and those that only come out at night. Discover long lost fossil creatures and shiver at parasites that live inside others! A Late Stitch up at the Booth! Friday 17 March 7-10pm 10 per person, members 8 per person, book in advance. Pay bar. 15+ Join us after hours at the Booth as the museum comes alive at night. Enjoy a drink at the bar, see demonstrations of butterfly-setting and watch magic lantern projections. Meet ethical taxidermist Jazmine Miles-Long and help her stitch up an animal which will go on display at the Booth. For how to book see page 18 Call 03000 290902 or visit Mr Booth s Mini Museum Explorers Fridays 10-11.30am 5, members 4, book in advance, 2-5 years olds only Early Years sessions include art activities, a museum expedition, a story and handling some museum objects. These sessions are for 2-5 year olds only. Print it! 6 January India 13 January Rocks and Sands 20 January Feathered Friends 27 January 2,4,6,8 Legs! 3 February Dinosaurs 10 February The Tiger Who Came to Tea 24 February Rosie s Walk 3 March Handa s Surprise 10 March Owl Babies 17 March Roar! 24 March The Dog that Dug 31 March The Tiny Caterpillar 7 April Things I Like 28 April 14 hove museum booth museum 15
The Keep 16 The Keep is an archive based near Falmer that houses the local history collections of the Royal Pavilion and Brighton & Hove Museums. Other collections include the county archive held by East Sussex Record Office and the University of Sussex Special Collections, which include the Mass Observation Archive. The Keep is open to everyone and will be of interest to family and local historians, as well as students of literature, politics and social history. Please feel free to drop in! We hold a regular programme of events, including tours of the building and a free drop-in service for researchers. Forthcoming talks will explore Brighton in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, including the town s notorious workhouses. We ll be looking at the life and work of Holocaust survivor Arnold the keep Daghani, and at remarkable Brighton resident Mary Merrifield, who travelled widely in Europe in the 19th century. And, for house historians, we re offering an afternoon session to help you get started. Visit our website for further information and booking details. Opening hours Tuesday to Friday 9.30am-5pm Saturday 9.30am-4pm (Reading Room closed 1-2pm) Closed Monday 01273 482349 thekeep@eastsussex.gov.uk www.thekeep.info The Keep, Woollards Way, Brighton BN1 9BP
How to Book Venue Information 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. 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. 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 Please note A 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. Access If 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. Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Admission fee payable, Brighton & Hove residents free Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton BN1 1EE Tel 03000 290900 Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, Closed Mon (except Bank Holidays 10am-5pm), 24 Dec (from 2.30pm) 25 & 26 Dec Hove Museum & Art Gallery Free admission 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB Tel 03000 290900 Open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm Closed Wed (open on Bank Holiday Mondays), 24-27 Dec, 1 & 2 Jan Booth Museum of Natural History Free admission 194 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), 24-26 Dec, 1 & 2 Jan The Royal Pavilion Admission fee payable Brighton BN1 1EE Tel 03000 290900 Open 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 maintenance 16-20 January 2017 Thankyou to our supporters Preston Manor Admission fee payable Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD Tel 03000 290900 Open 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 and partners 18 how to book venue information 19