August 20, 2026
Swanage Cousins Reunite with Their Flower Fairy Portrait at Russell-Cotes Exhibition Two Swanage cousins who modelled for beloved Flower Fairies™ creator Cicely Mary Barker as children have been reunited with the original artwork that featured their younger selves more than 70 years later at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. Judith and Jessie, cousins from […]
July 1, 2026
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June 23, 2026
New Mini Exhibition Now Open: Reading the Room: Domestic Interiors in Art Curatorial Apprentice and exhibition curator Lily Tutty shares the thinking behind Reading the Room: Domestic Interiors in Art and explains how a favourite painting led her to explore the relationship between home, memory and identity. Artists have been long drawn to the familiar […]
June 9, 2026
Slow Looking Audio Guides for Reading the Room: Domestic Interiors in Art Welcome to our slow looking audio guides. These three audio guides focus on one painting each from the Reading the Room: Domestic Interiors in Art exhibition. Begin with the introduction to set the tone and relax, ready to enjoy spending a little longer […]
May 12, 2026
Where Dorset Landscapes Meet the Magic of Flower Fairies™ Cicely Mary Barker is best known for her Flower Fairies, a series of fairy illustrations featuring botanically accurate plants, inspired by a lifelong fascination with the natural world. Thirty original Flower Fairies artworks are now on display at Bournemouth’s Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, shown alongside […]
May 8, 2026
Afternoon Tea for Two at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum Treat yourself and someone important to you to the perfect sharing experience in the perfect venue. Enjoy a treat of sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and delicious mini cakes with tea, for £41 (option of a sparkling afternoon tea with prosecco for £53). Book your […]
December 15, 2025
Japan Events – Inspired by BBC Civilisations: Rise and Fall Celebrate the Japan Episode of the 2025 BBC series Civilisations: Rise and Fall at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. Explore our Japanese collection, begun by founders Annie and Merton Russell-Cotes after their remarkable journey to Japan in 1885. Join us for a series of […]
November 28, 2025
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November 26, 2025
Audio Guide for Continuing the Legacy: New Acquisitions at the Russell-Cotes Welcome to our exhibition audio guide. This free tour provides insights into all 22 works on display, taking you through the exhibition at your own pace.Simply press play below and follow along as you explore. The full tour takes approximately 15 minutes, but feel […]
November 24, 2025
Bronze Japanese Incense Burner (Koro) Highly decorative incense burners are demonstrations of artisans’ technical mastery and aesthetic sophistication, showcasing their of craftsmanship with their eloquent detail. They are often sought after collectables, considered a prized Japanese art form. This koro has a minogame, a mythical turtle with a long feathery tail of seaweed and algae […]