Brighton

 

 

Hove Museum & Art Gallery

Hove Museum is one of the most family friendly and accessible museums in the south east with an unusual Indian gateway in its grounds.  It houses one of the finest craft collections in the country.

• The museum’s significant collection of toys is on display in the Wizard’s Attic. A magical toy treasure chest, it is toy heaven for all the family with
   dolls, teddy bears, mechanical toys, toy trains and dolls houses, rocking horses and tricycles.
• Explore the pioneering Hove film-makers of the 1890s and 1900s in the Film gallery.
• Find out how Hove has developed since prehistoric times in the Local History gallery.
• Our Fine Art collection includes three centuries of prints, paintings, drawings and sculpture.
• The museum has a leading regional Contemporary Craft gallery and showcases 20th century craft pioneers as well as modern day talent.
• Year-round exhibitions range from fine art to contemporary craft.
• There are lots of regular hands-on events and activities encouraging all ages to experiment and be creative with craft.

    
19 New Church Road
Hove
BN3 4AB

United Kingdom

Telephone 03000 290900
Fax +44 (0) 1273 292827

Email visitor.services@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Opening times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday 2-5pm

Closed Wednesdays; 24-28 Dec & 1 Jan
Please note that Hove Museum is now open on Mondays and closed on Wednesdays.

Admission FREE


How to get here
By bus The museum is about a 20 minute bus journey from Brighton city centre.  Buses 1 & 1A, 6 & 6A and 49 from Brighton’s North Street or Churchill Square stop near the entrance.
By train Nearest train station is Hove.  The museum is about a 15-20 minute walk from the station.
By taxi Take a taxi from Brighton city centre; the journey takes about 10 minutes.



Facilities
    •    museum gift shop: sells souvenirs and gifts reflecting the museum’s themes and galleries, plus tickets for museum events
    •    full disabled and wheelchair access
    •    public conveniences and fully accessible toilet
    •    Hove Museum Tearooms offering delicious light lunches and afternoon teas (open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and
          Saturday 10am-4.30pm, Sunday 2-4.30pm).