About - Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

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About the Russell-Cotes

What is the Russell-Cotes?

The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum is a historic house and art gallery on Bournemouth’s East Cliff, overlooking the sea. Completed in 1901, this dream house was given by Sir Merton Russell-Cotes to his wife Annie for her 66th birthday. Called East Cliff Hall, the house was an extraordinary, extravagant birthday present, and Annie and...

The House, Galleries & Garden

Find out more about the House, Galleries & Garden of East Cliff Hall, the home of Annie and Merton Russell-Cotes,...

About the Russell-Cotes Collections

The distinctive tastes and personalities of Merton and Annie are still very much preserved today in the style of the building and range of artwork on display.

A painting of a lady wearing an red swimsuit and white swimming cap sits on rocks above splashing waves from the sea

Explore the Collection online

Explore our collection pages on our website, featuring works on display. We are currently in the process of building and expanding this section.

Collections Enquiries

Information about collections, including conservation and restoration, image licensing, loans and valuations.