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DECORATIVE ART

A Designated collection of around 15,000 items of British and European furniture, ceramics, glass and metalwork.
Introduction to the Decorative Art collection
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WORLD ART

A Designated collection of over 13,000 objects from Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Americas.
Introduction to the World Art collection
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LOCAL HISTORY

The collection includes objects and images relating to the development of Brighton & Hove.
Introduction to the Local History collection
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This collection of 19th and 20th century dress and accessories includes important historic items such as royal clothes, international couture fashion and clothing made, sold and worn in the area.
Introduction to the Costume collection
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FINE ART

A comprehensive collection ranging in date from late 15th century woodcuts to 20th century drawings, painting and sculpture.
Introduction to the Fine Art collection
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ARCHAEOLOGY

The archaeology holdings include an important collection of Sussex archaeological material, plus Mediterranean pottery, Egyptian artefacts and Coptic textiles.
Introduction to the Archaeology collection
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

A small but significant collection of musical instruments from Europe, Asia and America.
Introduction to the Musical Instruments collection
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MEDIA & FILM

The collection includes examples of optical toys dating from the 1700s, magic lantern slides, together with equipment used by the early Hove pioneers of cinema.
Introduction to the Media & Film collection
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TOYS

The collection includes a variety of toys and games, many of which came from the National Toy Museum and Institute of Play Collection, one of the largest and most important toy collections in Britain.
Introduction to the Toys collection
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NATURAL SCIENCES

A Designated collection which includes over half a million specimens covering the entire natural world, natural sciences literature and data extending back over three centuries.
Introduction to the Natural Sciences collection
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ORAL HISTORY

The collection includes audio and film relating to life in Brighton & Hove.
Introduction to the Oral History collection
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CRAFT

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