Detail of Evening Coat CT004056 On loan from the estate of
Anne, Countess of Rosse, made available courtesy of the
Earl of Rosse, via Victoria Messel to Brighton Museum &
Art Gallery in 1994
Donations and Bequests
Items intended for donation or bequest to the Museums Service, Brighton & Hove City Council may be accepted if they comply with the Council’s Acquisition and Disposal Policy: June 2005.
The key objective of the policy is to acquire items that strengthen the existing collections. Decisions on acquisition are made by the Museums Service, and are final.
Ownership of the collection resides with Brighton & Hove City Council to be held in trust for the people of Brighton and Hove.
Individuals intending to donate items are kindly requested to fill out the form for Enquiries or Proposed Donations. You can download this form below, or pick up a paper copy at the museum entrance desk.
Please send the form by post to the address below:
Royal Pavilion & Museums
4/5 Pavilion Buildings
Brighton
BN1 1EE
or by email
Curatorial staff will respond to potential donors and arrange appointments.
Please note that for reasons of safety and security no objects, donations, bequests or other material intended for the Museum Service can be left at the entrance desk or anywhere else in Brighton and Hove museums.
Proposed Donations Form [MS Word 48k]
General Enquiries Form [MS Word 43k]
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