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  • Visit

    • Opening Times

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    • Forthcoming Closures

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    • House

    • Tour of the Upper Floor

    • Galleries

    • Garden

  • What’s On

  • The Collection

    • History Of The Collections

    • The Founding Collections

    • Later Acquisitions

    • Highlights and Insights

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    • Online Collections

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East Cliff Hall

East Cliff Hall was the home of Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes. The building of East Cliff Hall was begun in 1897 and was completed in its first form in 1901.

The Main Hall & Stairs

The exquisite main hall with its plush staircase encapsulates the grandeur of the late-Victorian era.

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The Dining Room & Conservatory

The Dining Room is one of the principal showrooms of the house and contains some of the finest decoration to be found in East Cliff Hall.

The Morning Room

The Morning Room was used by Merton as his Study, despite the provision of a Study one upstairs.

The Drawing Room

The Drawing Room was used as a spectacular showcase for Merton and Annie’s fine and decorative art collection.

The Galleries

Four beautiful galleries showcase the acclaimed artwork in the Russell-Cotes.

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The Green Room

This room was originally used as guest bedroom throughout Merton and Annie’s residence, most probably by their grandchildren when they came to stay as a treat.

The Mikado's Room

The Mikado’s Room was originally devoted to displaying the Russell-Cotes’ Japanese collection.

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The Red Room

The Red Room was originally Merton’s bedroom.

The Yellow Room

The Yellow Room was originally Annie Russell-Cotes’ bedroom.

The Moorish Alcove

A trip to the Moorish Palace of Alhambra in Granada inspired them to build this Moorish Alcove.

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The Boudoir

The Boudoir was Annie’s private room. A sanctuary away from the rest of the world, where she could come to read, sew or take in the magnificient view.

The Irving Room

“In loving memory of our dear friend Sir Henry Irving”.

Tour of the Upper Floor

A guided tour of the Upper Floor of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum with curator Duncan Walker.

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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, BH1 3AA

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