May 27, 2021
Thank you for your interest in booking a visit to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum. We are in the middle of changing our online ticketing system. We apologise for any inconvenience and our grateful for your patience while we make the transition. If you intend to visit this weekend and Bank Holiday Monday please […]
March 11, 2021
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December 4, 2020
Get into the Christmas Spirit as you explore the Russell-Cotes with our Christmas Trail. Find out about Christmas traditions of the past and discover more about some of our collections objects linked to this magical time of the year. We also have a Nutcracker Trail for children and families to enjoy whilst exploring the historic […]
October 29, 2020
Objects and Paintings to Inspire you at Halloween Historic Houses have always occupied a strange, liminal kind of space, between the present and the past, and where each object and painting represents a window into a whole other world. Here at the Russell-Cotes, the lives of Merton and Annie shine through every element of your […]
October 28, 2020
Our Cafe always has something delicious on the go. This Half Term treat yourself to an indulgent Chocolate Orange Scone for £1.90. We are open Tuesday 27 October to Sunday 1 November for Half Term Week. Pre-book your tickets to the Russell-Cotes today by clicking here. Find out more about the Cafe – click here […]
October 26, 2020
Are you looking for something to do this Half Term? We are open Tuesday 27 October – Sunday 1 November 10am – 5pm. Grand, Gothic and Victorian, the Russell-Cotes is full of mystery and quirkiness, with otherworldly objects and paintings in strange dark corners – the perfect place to explore in this rainy week leading […]
October 26, 2020
Exhibition24 October 2020 – 18 April 2021 Hidden Highlights: Life in Lockdown Featuring over 80 works from the Russell-Cotes rich and diverse fine art collection, this exhibition reinterprets some of our lesser seen works through a lockdown lens. As we all continue to struggle to remember everyday life before a global pandemic, Life in Lockdown, […]
October 19, 2020
Treat your ‘little monsters’ to a children’s Halloween Afternoon Tea at the Russell-Cotes Café this half-term. Enjoy your Halloween treats with either a ham or cheese sandwich and choose a fruitshoot or hot chocolate. Served Tuesday 27th October – 1st November for £4.95 and available for takeaway. Entry to the Cafe is free. No pre-booking […]
October 8, 2020
Spoil yourself or someone special with our tasty and festive Christmas Afternoon Tea. The Christmas Afternoon Tea includes: Home-made sandwiches with festive fillings, home-baked fruit scones, delicious Christmassy cakes, and a pair of crackers – the perfect way to celebrate. And all served with your choice of tea, or upgrade and add a glass of […]
September 17, 2020
In addition to our normal opening days, we are opening on Friday 18th and Friday 25th September. Start your weekend early at the Russell-Cotes! Book your tickets here Don’t miss out on the chance to see our blockbuster exhibition Beyond the Brotherhood: The Pre-Raphaelite Legacy before it closes on 27 September.