Families
Brighton & Hove Museums are an oasis of fun, exploration, learning and discovery. Museum galleries are packed full of fascinating objects, interesting exhibits, oral histories, video clips, pictures and photos, and hands-on interaction.
Adults and children enter free at Brighton Museum, Hove Museum and the Booth Museum. Up to four resident Brighton & Hove children (with accompanying adult) enter free at the Royal Pavilion and Prston Manor, with admission for resident adults half-price.
The museums
Brighton Museum’s dynamic and innovative new galleries bring learning to life for all ages. Explore
- local history and images of Brighton
- world art and fine art
- the Ancient Egypt galleries designed especially for children and families
- fashion and costume through the ages
- ‘celebrations’ around the world
- an interpretation of our own bodies and those of others
Hove Museum is a child’s paradise with the magical Wizard’s Attic.
The Booth Museum of Natural History transports you into a world of bones, birds, butterflies and biology.
At Preston Manor Edwardian history stands still with a whole house dedicated to what it was like when the family lived ‘upstairs’ and servants lived ‘downstairs’.
Early Years (ages 2-5)
Q What’s furry, friendly, spooky, crafty, creepy and very very interesting?
A The fabulous early years workshops for families.
Search What’s On for current early years events and to make a booking.
Family exhibitions, events, workshops, talks and tours (all ages)
Our family-friendly events are fun, creative and imaginative. They are closely linked to gallery themes and museum exhibitions and include
- fashion workshops
- family art days
- ghost tours at Preston Manor
- living history days at the Royal Pavilion
Costs vary, some are free, some are drop in, and some must be booked in advance. Search What’s On for current family events.
Find out what else is happening for children and families at the Royal Pavilion, Museums & Libraries in our Discovery and learning pages.
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