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Can you help support the work of the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust and diversify our board? We're looking for a new trustee and a young shadow trustee. Details on our website.

Now that lockdown 2.0 is coming to an end, three of our museums will reopen next week. The Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum will open on Thursday 3 December. Preston Manor will open on Friday 4th. Tickets available for dates up until 3 Jan 2021. We look forward to welcoming you back.

It's been a difficult lockdown November, but we're looking forward to some of our museums reopening this week. The Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum will reopen on Thursday 3 December. Preston Manor will reopen on Friday 4th. Learn more about our Covid-19 safety measures and how to book tickets on our website.

As a result of the new restrictions announced by the government today, all our museums will be closed from Thurs 5 November to Weds 2 December. Find out more -- including what to do if you have purchased a ticket during this period -- on our website.

Never mind Black Friday or Cyber Monday, enjoy a Souvenir Sunday browsing through Royal Pavilion themed Christmas gifts on our online shop. https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/shop/

Christmas is almost here and Preston Manor is feeling festive. Explore the manor and see all of our twinkling decorations throughout the house. Tickets available on our website and at the venue. https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/prestonmanor/plan-your-visit/

We know that David Bowie is for life and not just for Christmas, but tickets are now available for Rock 'n' Roll with Me in Brighton Museum for dates up to 3 January 2021. Book online for a chance to see Geoff MacCormack's photographs of a music legend.

Our museums may be closed until 2 December but our online shop is still open for Christmas shopping. If you're looking for a festive gift with a touch of Brighton, check out our Royal Pavilion themed products. https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//royal-pavilion-souvenirs//

Going Christmas shopping this weekend? Take a well-deserved break with a trip to the Royal Pavilion. Looking for a unique gift? Our gift shop has the best Regency treats! https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/

On this day in 1970 Brighton music fans had no reason to feel unlucky with Fleetwood Mac playing at the Big Apple. Fleetwood Mac would go on to become one of the biggest bands in the world. But what became of the Big Apple? We take a Close Look at a ticket from the gig.

Experience a festive day out at Preston Manor. Explore our Edwardian House transformed for Christmas with sparkling decorations throughout. Tickets are available from our website or buy directly at the manor. https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/prestonmanor/plan-your-visit/

On 1 October the management of our museums will transfer from Brighton & Hove City Council to the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust. What does this mean? Why are we doing this? With the help of Brummel the Cat we explain all in this new video.

Hurrah! We’re celebrating the reopening of Brighton Museum & Art Gallery with the Draw this week. https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//mid-week-draw-online-week/

The Royal Pavilion is open. Come inside and see George IV’s palace by the sea. Book your tickets: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/visiting/

Many of our staff will be furloughed over lockdown so we will not posting much on social media or able to respond to messages very quickly. If you wish to contact us, please do so via https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/contact-us/. While our museums are closed you can still use our online shop and find plenty to enjoy on our website: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/discover/... ------------ See more

The Royal Pavilion is now open and is perfect for a day trip out this December. Festive shopping? Our gift shop is open! Perfect for some #Christmas treats. Tickets available from our website: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/visiting/

We are delighted to announce we’ve been awarded a #CultureRecoveryFund grant. Please read more on our website: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//royal-pavilion-museums-tr/

Royal Pavilion & Museums reopen with rich feast of art, culture and Bowie - https://mailchi.mp/brightonmuseums.org.uk/insider-4-dec-2020

Ice Rink news: Following discussions with the city council, and in light of the escalating number of positive local and national Covid-19 cases, the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink will not be opening on November 7th as originally planned. https://royalpavilionicerink.co.uk/covid-19-update/

Last chance to see our online exhibition! 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in the world’s oceans every year. If these trends continue, our oceans will contain more plastic than fish by 2050.... Journey through the world’s seas and take action against marine plastic pollution with award-winning photographer and activist, Mandy Barker. http://oceanblues.brightonmuseums.org/our-plastic-ocean-by/

Remember, remember, the fifth of November today is Bonfire Night! We’ve been looking at our collections, and we’re pretty impressed by the height of this Bonfire! It was built for George V’s Silver Jubilee in 1935 on Windmill Hill in Rottingdean. Take a closer look: https://closelook.brightonmuseums.org//jubilee-bonfire-19/

Make some time this weekend to listen to our new podcast episode all about the loans at the Royal Pavilion. In 2019, over 120 items of furniture and decorative objects from the Royal Collection Trust were loaned to their original home at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton after 170 years away. https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//episode-14-a-princes-trea/

We have just released some more tickets for our Bowie show at Brighton Museum. Tickets are selling fast. Online booking only: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//rock-n-roll-with-me-bowie/ #Brighton #bowie #ziggystardust #bowieforever

SNEAK PEEK! Brighton Museum opens on Saturday and the shop has undergone some changes to make it safer for visitors. Why not grab some unique local gifts from the museum shop.... Explore the museum this weekend. Tickets available on our website: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//plan-yo/admission-charges/

In the latest in our series of Climate Conversations, guest blogger Dr Diana Wilkins looks at the role of Brighton & Hove City Council. Read more on our blog: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//how-is-brighton-hove-city/

Rock ‘n’ Roll with Me Bowie/MacCormack 1973-76 opens this Saturday. Have you booked your ticket yet? From Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane and the ground-breaking Diamond Dogs’ tour across the USA, Japan and the UK via Russia (on the Trans Siberian Express) to Bowie’s first major film The Man Who Fell to Earth, and the recording of Station to Station, this exhibition of intimate photographs, gives a glimpse of a close friendship, and life on the road with one of the greatest roc...k stars of all time! Book your tickets here: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//rock-n-roll-with-me-bowie/

Let's wind down with some mid-week drawing! With the clocks going back for the end of British Summer Time on Sunday, this week’s theme is everything getting darker. https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//mid-week-draw-online-week/

What animal produces 'floating gold' and was the object of an infamous literary revenge quest? Another mystery object from the Booth Museum's animal, vegetable or mineral series.

Tickets are now on sale for our new show Rock ‘n’ Roll with Me: Bowie/MacCormack 1973-76 opening at Brighton Museum on 17 October. See the unique photographs taken by David Bowie’s close friend and travelling companion Geoff MacCormack between 1973-76. Find out more about the show and book tickets here: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//rock-n-roll-with-me-bowie/... Tickets for this exhibition must be purchased online in advance of your visit. All tickets are sold for a designated time slot. This is so that we can maintain a socially distanced environment for our visitors and staff. In order to review visitor flow and assess safety concerns, we are initially releasing tickets up until Friday 23 October only. Further tickets will be released in limited batches for up to two weeks in advance. This is so that we can quickly respond to any changes in government regulations that may affect how many visitors we can accommodate. Please check back regularly for updates on ticket availability.

Escape the miserable weather with a trip to the Royal Pavilion. Tickets: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/visiting/

Brummel the cat is looking dapper with his new mask. He can’t wait to welcome you back to Brighton Museum.

Enjoy a visit to the Royal Pavilion this autumn. Perfect for some #halfterm exploring. #nevernormalbrighton Tickets: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/visiting/

Brighton seafront can be the perfect place for a relaxing stroll.... until a 'stiff breeze' gets involved. A Close Look at a windy day on the promenade.

It's draw time! Beth has gone from ‘pillar to post’ to find something for the Draw this week. https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//mid-week-draw-online-week/

Mr Booth's bird artist: a profile of Edward Neale, the little known Victorian artist who illustrated the diaries of the founder of the Booth Museum.

Brighton Museum reopened at the weekend! Did you visit us? Here are some images from our opening weekend! Tickets are on sale for our new Bowie exhibition. Grab them here: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//rock-n-roll-with-me-bowie/

If you are missing the sun why not visit the Saloon? Our very own sun room at the Royal Pavilion. Book your tickets from our website: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/visiting/

Have you visited the Royal Pavilion yet? Take a look inside George IV's palace by the sea. Perfect for a rainy day! Book your tickets on our website: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/

Why were tanks at the gates of the Royal Pavilion during WW2? We take a Close Look at a piece of military history on the Royal Pavilion Estate.

We want to Rock ‘n’ Roll with you! Our new Bowie exhibition is now open at Brighton Museum. Discover never seen before images of David Bowie taken by his close friend and travelling companion Geoff MacCormack between 1973-76. Tickets available on our website: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//rock-n-roll-with-me-bowie/

Our new exhibition Rock ‘n’ Roll with me opens tomorrow! Tickets are sold out for this weekend. Discover never previously seen images of Bowie alongside rarely seen film footage shot by Bowie of the May Day Parade in Moscow. You can still book a ticket for during the week for a less crowded experience. ... Advance booking only: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//rock-n-roll-with-me-bowie/

Enjoy a trip out to Preston Manor this #Autumn. The manor will be open all season. Take this unique opportunity to explore the manor during the winter months. Is that a chill in the air or one of our resident ghosts? ... Book your ticket: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/prestonmanor/plan-your-visit/

Fabulous preview of our new Bowie exhibition opening at Brighton Museum on Saturday! Book your tickets now: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk//rock-n-roll-with-me-bowie/ This weekend is completely sold out, but other dates are available to book. Grab your tickets quick to avoid disappointment.

Season three of Voices of the Royal Pavilion & Museums has just launched! Our final series starts with the ‘Art of Conservation'. Listen now: bit.ly/315eh4Q @soph_frosty