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20th Century Art & Design
This gallery explores style and innovation in decorative art from 1880 to the
present. Displays of furniture, metalwork, ceramics and glass from Europe and
America are grouped by design style.
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Mr. Willett’s Popular Pottery
Henry Willett's collection of English ceramics offers a unique view of British
history. In this gallery 700 figures, vessels, plates and tiles from 1600-1900
are grouped in 23 themes reflecting political and social history.
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James Green Gallery of World Art
Objects from the Museum’s rich world art collections are presented through
three themes: Makers features visually striking
objects which testify to the skill and invention of their makers. Believers
explores how religious belief can transform the meaning and power of an object
and Collectors looks at the diverse interests
and motivations of five collectors of world art.
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Puppets, masks, costume and musical instruments celebrate the human capacity
for performance throughout the world.
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Body Gallery
A fascinating exploration, through objects, of the ways we interpret our own
bodies and those of other people. Exhibits range from an ancient Egyptian make-up
jar to a Spitting Image puppet.
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Fashion & Style
This gallery focuses on key themes of special significance for Brighton: George
IV, Internationalism, Renegade
and the Collection. Exhibits range from costumes
worn at George IV’s coronation to examples of contemporary street style.
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Exploring Brighton
The realities of life in Brighton – health, housing, religious and civic
life, sports and social life - are explored through the themes Living
in Brighton, Working in Brighton,
Time to Yourself and Banding
Together.
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Images of Brighton
Traditional and unconventional aspects of Brighton life are uncovered in this
gallery which traces its development from fishing village to cosmopolitan city.
‘Snapshots’ of the beach, the resort, its architecture and varied communities
are presented through objects, images, audio and film.
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Discovery Gallery
A dramatic display of objects from the Museum’s collections drawn together
for children under the themes of Colour and
Shape.
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Fine Art
Three galleries are devoted to displaying works from the Fine Art collection.
Works on paper are regularly rotated in the Prints & Drawings Gallery and
important 20th century American pictures are displayed in the Heyer Gallery. Highlights
from the collection are displayed in the third gallery.
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