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24 Hour Museum - Museum & gallery heritage guides

August 22 2008

Welcome to Brighton & Hove
Salvador Dali and Edward James: Mae West's Lips Sofa c1938.  Courtesy of Brighton & Hove Museums. Copyright the Dali Foundation, Figueres & the Edward James Foundation

five to see in the city

shows a photograph of the remnants of the pavilion on Brighton's West Pier
The Undercroft-A new sculpture by Vincent Mauger
Fabrica
Art, Craft and the Village Life of Ditchling: A Collection Considered
Ditchling Museum
Wonderful Wednesdays
Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester
An art history of British surfing
The Surfing Museum
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City Links

What should be done with the West Pier?

Rebuild it

Scrap it

Leave it as it is

welcome

A visit to the city of Brighton and Hove affords the chance to take in everything from stunning Regency architecture to award winning museums. Explore it all with the Brighton & Hove City Heritage Guide.

Chinoiserie Clock

CHINESE WHISPERS - CHINOISERIE COMES HOME TO BRIGHTON

Chinese Whispers at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is an exploration of opulent Chinoiserie decorative arts, with some items on special loan inside the Royal Pavilion.

News: our archive of news, reviews and features

Prince Of Wales Opens The Earl's New Garden At Arundel Castle, West Sussex

Prince Charles switched on the fountain at the opening ceremony of a new garden at Arundel Castle, West Sussex, on May 14, created in honour of the 14th Earl of Arundel.

Local History: histories and heritage from community groups, museums and local residents

shows a black and white photo of a bombed railway viaduct

VE Day 60 Years: Brighton In The Line Of Fire

The Battle of Britain raged over Sussex and Brighton suffered a spate of bombing in the Blitz of World War Two. Discover more about wartime Brighton in this trail.

City Trails: tours and features highlighting city heritage

shows photo of the Maharajah of Patiala inspecting troops outside the Royal Pavilion in1921

Exploring Anglo Sikh Heritage In The South East

Sikh heritage in the south east is linked with empire and war; discover the people and places in Brighton and beyond that tell this dramatic story.

By Kids for Kids: local kids give us their view of heritage

shows screenshot a computer game

Show Me's Favourite Games

Museums and galleries around Britain have been busy making some great games - here's our annual round-up of favourites to keep you busy over the holidays.

Get Involved!

Got a story to tell about the old days in Brighton & Hove? Do museums miss out your history? Get your past online, have a go with our Storymaker program. Follow the steps to build a feature or trail and see it online as you work.

Reduced Entrance Fee To Royal Pavilion For Locals

Now Brighton and Hove residents can visit the Royal Pavilion on the cheap all year round!

Click here to find out more...

Royal Pavilion music room