Museums

Welcome to Brighton & Hove’s amazing range of museums.

Our city museums will inspire, engage and fascinate you

whatever your age
whatever your interest
whether you’re a resident or first time visitor
whether you’re a teacher, student or part of a group

Our museums are

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

Set in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter, Brighton Museum is located in the Royal Pavilion gardens. Its rich collections and exciting exhibits are dynamically displayed in stimulating surroundings. Entrance is free.

Hove Museum & Art Gallery

Step into a world of toys, cinema, local history, and fine art. Hove Museum boasts one of the finest craft collections in the country and is an oasis of learning and enjoyment for everyone. Entrance is free.

Booth Museum of Natural History

Founded by Edward Booth in 1874 the Booth Museum is all about birds, butterflies, fossils, bones and skeletons. Natural history is brought to life with interactive displays and ‘hands on’ activities. Entrance is free.

Preston Manor

A charming manor house on the outskirts of the city. Decorated and furnished in Edwardian style with elegant ‘upstairs’ reception rooms and bedrooms and ‘downstairs’ kitchens and servants’ rooms. Entrance fee payable.

Brighton History Centre

Brighton History Centre is located on the first floor of Brighton Museum. It is a unique one stop shop for information on local history and all of Brighton & Hove’s Museums’ and Libraries’ collections. Entrance is free

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