Brighton & Hove Museums: Director's Choice

The Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust cares for five venues in Brighton and Hove, including the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Preston Manor, The Booth Museum of Natural History, and Hove Museum and Art Gallery. It holds around one million objects, many of international importance, covering a wide range of subjects and types.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2022
Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

The Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust is responsible for the care and management of five remarkable venues located in Brighton and Hove. These include the awe-inspiring Royal Pavilion, a royal palace envisioned by George IV as his summer retreat and ultimately designed by John Nash in a captivating Moghul Indian style, surrounded by picturesque landscaped gardens. The Trust's portfolio also encompasses Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, a treasure trove of local history, archaeology, world art, and decorative art collections. Additionally, Preston Manor, a grand Edwardian-style mansion adorned with a picturesque walled garden, stands as a testament to bygone eras. The Booth Museum of Natural History showcases a diverse range of natural history specimens, while Hove Museum and Art Gallery houses an impressive collection of art and artifacts. With an impressive collection of around one million objects, many of international significance, the Trust's holdings span a wide range of subjects and types, making it a veritable haven for cultural enthusiasts. In this captivating guide, Hedley Swain, the Trust's CEO, shares highlights from the Trust's vast collections, providing a glimpse into the rich tapestry of history, art, and culture that these venues encompass.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 167 x 190 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785514197