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 […]
June 19, 2026
Tour: Design Highlights of the Russell-Cotes Join us for a captivating guided tour exploring the design highlights and design masters of the Russell-Cotes collection, with a particular focus on ceramics, tiles, wall coverings, and many intricate features that shape the house’s remarkable interior design and decoration. Discover how Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes curated their home […]
February 12, 2025
Themed Tours Join us to find new and different ways to look at the wonderful and varied collection at the Russell-Cotes. Scenes of the Sea Dive into and explore our seascapes on display in this Themed Tour. Explore the drama and beauty of these nautical scenes at the Russell-Cotes, as you also enjoy the best […]
August 30, 2024
Join us for a Victorian Christmas Tour Did the Victorians invent Christmas? Discover the wonderful (and sometimes very weird) Victorian Christmas traditions, and festive stories about the Russell-Cotes collection on our charming Christmas Tours. What better way to bring the magic and traditions of yesteryear into your Christmas this year? Christmas Tours are £6.00, plus normal […]
July 25, 2024
‘For many years I had it in mind that some day I would build a house after my own heart as an offering of love and affection to my wife’ Our Guided Tours introduce you to the wonderful story of Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes and how they came to create the vision of East Cliff […]
May 23, 2024
Themed Tour: A Victorian Vision of Japan Discover the rich and fascinating Japanese collection at the Russell-Cotes. Learn about Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes’ visit to Japan, and how the Victorians became enchanted by Japanese art and design. Saturday 24 October, 2.30pm Themed Tours Join us to find new and different ways to look at the […]
November 25, 2022
Join a member of our curatorial team for a tour of areas of the house not open to the public, including downstairs rooms which were guest and servants’ rooms.
August 18, 2022
Explore the rich, dark history of Victorian Gothic literature and the darker side of Victorian culture. 6.00pm – 8.30pm Friday 30 October 2026 Tickets £15, Friends Members £12* Pre-booking is recommended as these events can sell out – Book your Ticket Here. This event will provide an opportunity for you to explore the museum in […]
February 28, 2022
Join us for an evening celebrating the museums’ significant and fascinating Japanese collection, and our new exhibition Edo Women: Japanese Prints, 1820 – 1900. 6.00pm – 8.30pm Thursday 12 November 2026 £15, Friends Members £12* Explore the museum in the evening, get hands-on with museum objects, and immerse yourself in the rich artistic and cultural […]