August 19, 2026
Edo Women: Japanese Prints 1820–1900 Saturday 24 October 2026 – Sunday 11 April 2027 This exhibition showcases a striking collection of prints designed, hand‑printed, and originally sold in the city of Edo (modern‑day Tokyo). Together, they illuminate the lives of Japanese women across a transformative era in the nation’s history. From mythical creatures to samurai, […]
August 12, 2026
22 September – 8 November 2026 Drawn from the Arts University Bournemouth’s costume archive, Something Borrowed explores nearly 150 years of wedding dress, revealing the women, lives and stories held within these cherished garments. From family heirlooms and cultural symbolism to changing fashions and silhouettes, each dress offers a glimpse into the circumstances, aspirations and […]
July 29, 2026
Themed Tour: Evacuated Art and Other Stories from the Second World War Wednesday 11 November, 11.15am Discover the stories of the life of a museum in wartime Britain. Find out what happened the Russell-Cotes collection as the national prepared for a devastating bombing campaign; see life in wartime Britain through the eyes of the daughter […]
July 29, 2026
Themed Tour: Evacuated Art and Other Stories from the Second World War Sunday 8 November, 11.30am Discover the stories of the life of a museum in wartime Britain. Find out what happened the Russell-Cotes collection as the national prepared for a devastating bombing campaign; see life in wartime Britain through the eyes of the daughter […]
July 29, 2026
Sunday 6 December, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Join us for a session of friendly and relaxed sketching in the historic house. Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced artists. This is an opportunity to pick up some pencils and paper and be inspired by the Russell-Cotes collections and spaces. Artist Lasma Zeimule will be on […]
July 29, 2026
Sunday 15 November, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Join us for a session of friendly and relaxed sketching in the historic house. Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced artists. This is an opportunity to pick up some pencils and paper and be inspired by the Russell-Cotes collections and spaces. Artist Lasma Zeimule will be on […]
July 29, 2026
Sunday 20 September, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Join us for a session of friendly and relaxed sketching in the historic house. Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced artists. This is an opportunity to pick up some pencils and paper and be inspired by the Russell-Cotes collections and spaces. Artist Lasma Zeimule will be on […]
July 29, 2026
Thursday 26 November, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Join us for a session of relaxed sketching in the historic house. Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced artists. This is an opportunity to pick up some pencils and paper and be inspired by the paintings and sculptures on display in the galleries. Artist Paolo De Luca […]
July 29, 2026
Sunday 18 October, 2.00pm – 4.00pm Join us for a session of friendly and relaxed sketching in the historic house. Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced artists. This is an opportunity to pick up some pencils and paper and be inspired by the Russell-Cotes collections and spaces. Artist Lasma Zeimule will be on […]
July 29, 2026
Victorian Book Club – A Christmas Carol Saturday 5 December, 2.00pm – 3.00pm Join us at the Russell-Cotes for our Victorian Book Club, where we discuss books written or set during the Victorian period. The Victorian Book Club takes place on the first Saturday of the month. This month’s book is the festive classic, A […]