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Siam Exhibition Tours with Narisa Chakrabongse

September 19, 2023

Siam Exhibition Tours with Narisa Chakrabongse, curator and member of the Thai Royal Family Experience our new exhibition through the eyes of curator and member of the Thai Royal Family, Narisa Chakrabongse. Journey through time as you witness these magnificent photographs of 19th century Thailand and Cambodia, by John Thomson. Learn about the places pictures, […]

The Invention of Photography: The Collodion Revolution that transformed 19th century photography (Free, online)

September 19, 2023

The Collodion Revolution: The process that transformed 19th century photography This talk is in connection with our exhibition Siam: Through the Lens of John Thomson. For more information click here Little more than a decade after Daguerre’s and Fox Talbot’s announcements of the first viable photographic processes, Frederick Scott-Archer published a new method which revolutionised […]

Talk: Paul Kidby in Conversation

August 15, 2023

Talk: Paul Kidby in Conversation Thursday 30 November 6.30 – 8pm £15 (Friends of Russell-Cotes Price: £12.50) Join our curator Duncan Walker in conversation with esteemed illustrator Paul Kidby. Learn about his career, life and infamous illustration for Sir Terry Pratchett’s renowned Discworld series of 41 novels. There will be a chance to ask questions at […]

Sold Out: Lizzie, Kate & Louise: Three Remarkable Women Talk

May 24, 2023

This event has now sold out. Lizzie, Kate & Louise: Three Remarkable Women Talk Lizzie Siddal, Kate Perugini (née Dickens) and Princess Louise were all talented artists and celebrities of the 19th-century artistic world. Their lives and careers reveal a very fascinatingly different story from our usual preconceptions about Victorian women. Lucinda Hawksley has written biographies […]

Specialist Tour: Women Artists at the Russell-Cotes

March 13, 2023

Specialist Tours Join us to find new and different ways to look at the wonderful and varied collection at the Russell-Cotes. Ticket includes admission to the historic house for the day. £12.50 (Friends Membership holders £4.00)   Women Artists at the Russell-Cotes The Russell-Cotes has an unusually high number of artworks by female artists, including […]

Specialist Tour: World Cultures

March 13, 2023

Specialist Tours Join us to find new and different ways to look at the wonderful and varied collection at the Russell-Cotes. Ticket includes admission to the historic house for the day. £12.50 (Friends Membership holders £4.00)   World Cultures Tour Merton and Annie travelled across the world, and today the museum looks after and shares […]

Specialist Tour: Highlights of the Paintings

March 13, 2023

Specialist Tours Join us to find new and different ways to look at the wonderful and varied collection at the Russell-Cotes. Ticket includes admission to the historic house for the day. £12.50 (Friends Membership holders £4.00)   Highlights of the Paintings Discover some of the rich and wonderful paintings on display at the Russell-Cotes, including […]

Specialist Tours

March 7, 2023

Specialist Tours Join us to find new and different ways to look at the wonderful and varied collection at the Russell-Cotes. Ticket includes admission to the historic house for the day. £12.50 (Friends Membership holders £4.00)   October Sunday 22 October, 2.00pm Highlights of the Paintings Discover some of the rich and wonderful paintings on […]

Upstairs Downstairs Tour: Behind the Scenes at East Cliff Hall (Sold Out)

November 25, 2022

Discover the history of the Russell-Cotes family and their home. Join a member of our curatorial team for a walking tour of areas of the museum not usually open to the public, including guest bedrooms and the servants’ quarters. Tickets £17 including day admission to the museum.   These tours take place on the following […]

Museum Late: Victorian Gothic

August 18, 2022

Thursday 19 October  5pm – 8pm  This month’s Museum Late explores the rich, dark history of Victorian Gothic literature, and the darker side of Victorian culture. Dressing up is encouraged – think Victorian Gothic attire! Entertainment is spread throughout the evening, so drop in at any time to enjoy it. You can expect: Music of […]