Name: Hove Museum and Art Gallery
Rating: 5.0

Hove Museum and Art Gallery

Brighton & Hove Museum of Creativity, and, Brighton and Hove, Hove, UK

1-99 Years

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Hove Museum of Creativity (formerly Hove Museum and Art Gallery) is a family-friendly museum near Brighton focusing on toys, local history, early film, and contemporary crafts. Located in a 19th-century villa, it features the "Wizard's Attic" toy collection, a film gallery celebrating Hove's pioneering cinema history.

As a modern museum with a Wizard’s Attic and galleries of exhibits, it’s easy to forget that Hove Museum was once a family home. The building was constructed in the 1870s as the home of John Olliver Vallance. It was named Brooker Hall in memory of his later father, John Brooker Vallance.

FREE entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Jaipur Gate: Donated to Hove Museum in 1926, the Jaipur Gate combines English design with Indian culture and craftsmanship. The Jaipur Gate, in the grounds of Hove Museum, was originally commissioned in 1886 for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition held in South Kensington. It marked the entry to the Rajputana (now Rajasthan) section of the exhibition. The exhibition was opened on 4 May 1886 by Queen Victoria, and attracted 5.5 million visitors.
Wizard's Attic: Rediscover childhood favourites in gallery displays drawn from our extensive toy collection. From teddies and trains, to dolls and dolls houses, there’s something here for all the family.
Film: Brighton & Hove has a special place in the history of modern cinema. Our Film galleries celebrate the city’s pioneering filmmakers alongside the evolution of moving pictures.
Fine Art: Artworks from our collection can be seen throughout the museum. In the dedicated fine art gallery on the upper floor, you will find a themed selection of works. The current display is ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier’: paintings which depict people in their professional lives from alchemists to servants to sports players.
Contemporary Craft: Featuring contemporary makers from around the world, our Craft galleries showcase dazzling work that ranges from traditional tapestry to paper sculpture.

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Parking: We offer free on-site parking for Blue Badge holders only.On-street parking (pay and display) is available in adjacent streets. For more information about the location of pay and display machines and how to use them.
Food & Drinks: We are so excited to open our newest location of Café Rust in Hove Museum Of Creativity, another unique space to add to our Rust family.
Toilets: Public toilets are located on the ground floor with level access from the entrance and non-slip flooring.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 5pm.
Open Bank Holidays.
Hove Museum will be closed on 24, 25, 26 December & 1 January.

Address: Brighton & Hove Museum of Creativity, and, Brighton and Hove, Hove, UK

Post Code: BN3 4AB

Council: Brighton and Hove

County: East Sussex

Car: We offer free on-site parking for Blue Badge holders only. For more information about other parking options for disabled visitors, please check our Accessibility page.
Train: We are a 20 minute walk from Hove Station.There are regular services from London Bridge and London Victoria to Brighton and Hove stations. Other services come into the city from Gatwick airport, Ashford International Eurostar terminal, towns across Sussex, and destinations along the coast.
Bus: Buses from central Brighton (North Street or Churchill Square) stop in New Church Road, near the entrance to the museum. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
Foot: Hove Museum of Creativity is just a 10 minute walk from the seafront. It is also 10 minutes from the popular and cafes of George Street.
Cycling: Brighton & Hove is a great city for cycling! It's part of the National Cycle Network and Hove Museum is close to Cycle Route 2. You'll find bike racks and a hub for the Brighton BikeShare scheme nearby.
Parking: We offer free on-site parking for Blue Badge holders only.On-street parking (pay and display) is available in adjacent streets. For more information about the location of pay and display machines and how to use them.