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Events for Tuesday 24 April 2012

Rosemarie James Ceramics Selling Exhibition

Picture in Focus: Paintings and Drawings by Frederic, Lord Leighton

In The Footsteps of Gods & Heroes Exhibition

Click on a listed event for further information

Full listing of exhibitions at the Russell-Cotes

Welcome

 

Visit one of the most important and fascinating museum-houses in England. It holds collections of international status and reflects the Victorian fascination with world cultures.  

Opening times: All year round from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. 

To contact us: 01202 451858.

 Free admission from 1st October until 31st March. Donations welcome.

Seasonal admission charges apply from Monday 1 April - Monday 30 September.

 

ROUTINE ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE

Due to routine essential maintenance there will be scaffolding surrounding the Russell-Cotes building for several weeks.

We are open as usual throughout this period and the entrance remains as usual on East Cliff Promenade via the museum garden.

Thank you for your understanding while we carry out this work and continue to look after this unique historic building on your behalf.

Your Visit

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Your visit - what to expect

Getting here

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Russell-Cotes Shop

Cafe at the Russell-Cotes

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Galleries & Collections - background

  Sir Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes sitting in their suite at the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, 1891-1901.

Learn more about Sir Merton and Lady Russell-Cotes and their collection. 


View the art collection online

View the museum's timeline.

 

50:50 Inspired by Japan: mosaics, textiles and paper 1 April - 15 September 2013

Renowned mosaic artist, Cleo Mussi and textile artist, Matthew Harris, have lived and worked side by side for the last 25 years. This is their first joint exhibition and features work inspired by their recent trip to Japan. All artworks are for sale.

Art House Gallery at the Russell-Cotes


In an exciting new venture the ARThouse Gallery, Bournemouth will work in partnership with the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum to produce a series of selling exhibitions in our new Café Gallery.

For more information please visit the Art House Gallery website (http://thearthousegallery.org/).

Urban Renaissance Cafe


Following a major refurbishment and a grant from the Arts Council, The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum is launching its new cafe. In partnership with Mark Cribb, owner of the award-winning Urban Reef bistro and Urban Beach hotel in Boscombe, Bournemouth, the new cafe will be called Urban Renaissance.  

 

Adult Workshop: Tapestry Weaving

Saturday 6 July, 10am - 4pm

Learn the craft of tapestry weaving and create your own tapestry work with textile artist, Karen Erlebach.

Beginners welcome.

£55 – Includes all materials, tapestry frames (which can be taken home and re-used) and admission charge. 

Booking essential on 01202 451820.

Family Activities

Family Textile Workshop
13 June 2013, 11am-1pm and 1.30-3.30pm
Join our experienced textile tutor to create your own Japanese-inspired fabric creations!
Activity costs £2.50, and normal entry charges apply if you wish to visit the house.
Please pre-book by calling 01202 451820 for more information.

Japanese family crafts and storytelling
21 August 2013, 11am-12pm, 1.30-2.30pm and 3-4pm
Join us at the Russell-Cotes to make your own theatrical masks inspired by a Japanese story! Activity costs £2.50, and normal entry charges apply if you wish to visit the house.
Please pre-book by calling 01202 451820 for more information.

Your Paintings

All of our stunning oil paintings can be seen on the BBC's Your Paintings website.

Why not help to catalogue or 'tag' our online paintings?