From the Outside In: Responding to Art and Sculpture from the Russell-Cotes Africa Collection
17th January 23 - 01st January 24
Opens 17th January 2023 This January don’t miss our upcoming exhibition: ‘From the Outside...
Upstairs Downstairs Tour: Behind the Scenes at East Cliff Hall (Sold Out)
09th March 23 - 10th December 23
Discover the history of the Russell-Cotes family and their home. Join a member of...
In Her Own Voice: The Art of Lucy Kemp-Welch
01st April 23 - 01st October 23
1 April – 1 October 2023 Lucy Kemp-Welch is one of Britain’s foremost equestrian...
Specialist Tours
26th April 23 - 08th December 23
Specialist Tours Join us to find new and different ways to look at the...
Sold Out: Lizzie, Kate & Louise: Three Remarkable Women Talk
28th September 23 - 28th September 23
This event has now sold out. Lizzie, Kate & Louise: Three Remarkable Women Talk...
National Lottery Heritage Fund Day – Free Entry for all National Lottery Supporters
12th October 23 - 12th October 23
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £98,500 to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery &...
Museum Late: Victorian Gothic
19th October 23 - 19th October 23
Thursday 19 October 5pm – 8pm This month’s Museum Late explores the rich, dark...
Siam: Through the lens of John Thomson Exhibition
21st October 23 - 14th April 24
Siam: Through the Lens of John Thomson (1837-1921) In the mid-19th century, John Thomson...
Specialist Tour: Highlights of the Paintings
22nd October 23 - 22nd October 23
Specialist Tours Join us to find new and different ways to look at the...
Halloween Activities: October Half Term
24th October 23 - 26th October 23
It’s Halloween and things are starting to get a bit spooky! Join us for...
Siam Exhibition Tours with Narisa Chakrabongse
26th October 23 - 26th October 23
Siam Exhibition Tours with Narisa Chakrabongse, curator and member of the Thai Royal Family...
Halloween Event
28th October 23 - 28th October 23
This Event is now Sold Out Russell-Cotes Halloween Event Saturday 28 October 7pm –...
The Invention of Photography: The Collodion Revolution that transformed 19th century photography (Free, online)
01st November 23 - 01st November 23
The Collodion Revolution: The process that transformed 19th century photography This talk is in...
Specialist Tour: World Cultures
07th November 23 - 07th November 23
Specialist Tours Join us to find new and different ways to look at the...
Wet-Plate Collodion Portrait Workshop with Peter Renn
14th November 23 - 14th November 23
Wet-Plate Collodion at Russell-Cotes This workshop is in connection with our exhibition Siam: Through...
Museum Late: Thailand and Beyond
16th November 23 - 16th November 23
In connection with our new exhibition Siam: Through the Lens of John Thomson this...
Mindful Doodling Workshop
18th November 23 - 18th November 23
This 2 hour workshop is ideal for anybody who is interested in developing simple...
Christmas Afternoon Tea
21st November 23 - 01st January 23
Christmas Afternoon Tea If you’re coming to see our decorations why not treat yourself...
Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
21st November 23 - 01st January 24
Step back in time and discover the magic of a traditional Victorian Christmas Tuesday...
Talk: Paul Kidby in Conversation
30th November 23 - 30th November 23
Talk: Paul Kidby in Conversation Thursday 30 November 6.30 – 8pm £15 (Friends of...
Victorian Christmas Weekend
02nd December 23 - 03rd December 22
Step back in time to a Victorian Christmas and discover the authentic traditions of...
Father Christmas at the Russell-Cotes
06th December 23 - 10th December 23
Father Christmas at the Russell-Cotes Visit Father Christmas in the beautifully decorated Dining Room...
Specialist Tour: Women Artists at the Russell-Cotes
08th December 23 - 08th December 23
Specialist Tours Join us to find new and different ways to look at the...
Museum Late: Candlelight Night
14th December 23 - 14th December 22
Join us for a special festive, candlelit late opening on Thursday 14 December &...
Museum Late: Candlelight Night
21st December 23 - 21st December 23
Join us for a special festive, candlelit late opening on Thursday 14 December &...