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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Booth Museum of Natural History
Category: Museums - Brighton Attractions & Activities
Address: 194 Dyke Rd, Sussex, Brighton BN1 5AA
This Natural History museum houses more than one-half million fossils, insects, and dinosaur bones, as well as literature dealing with these exhibits. A variety of stuffed birds are included in the exhibits just as Edward Booth presented them in the 19th century, and they are showcased as they would have looked in their natural environment....
Category: Museums - Brighton Attractions & Activities
Address: 201 Kings Rd Arches, Sussex, Brighton BN1 1NB
This is one of two small museums located between the Palace and West Piers. Displays show pictures and films reflecting times when the fishing industry was prominent in this town's economy. The old fishing boat, known as a Sussex Clinker, can be viewed in this institute. It is the type of boat that used to be abundant in this region.
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Category: Museums - Brighton Attractions & Activities
Address: Royal Pavilion, 4-5 Pavilion Bldgs, Sussex, Brighton BN1 1UE
This museum dates back to the 19th century. Visitors delight in the art nouveau and Art Deco collections. Salvador Dali's renowned sofa, in the shape of Mae West's lips, is housed here (though it is sometimes borrowed temporarily by other museums). Other displays demonstrate the evolution of fashion over time, various types of pottery, and various...
Category: Museums - Brighton Attractions & Activities
Address: 52-55 Trafalgar St, Brighton BN1 4EB
This museum is a fantasyland for children and adults who collect toys, trains and airplanes. A compilation of dolls, puppets and smurfs can also be seen. Over 10,000 items are exhibited here. Displays are comprised of everyday classic collections, and showcases hold some of the most rare playthings in the world.
Category: Museums - Brighton Attractions & Activities
Address: 19 New Church Rd, Hove, Brighton BN3 4AB
A compilation of drawings and paintings that date to the 20th century as well as furniture that dates to the 18th century are on exhibit in this museum. The children's room is a popular attraction for the numerous toys and dolls found there. A film called "Hove to Hollywood" honors Hove because it was home to early founders of film production....
National Museum of Penny Slot Machines
Category: Museums - Brighton Attractions & Activities
Address: 250 Kings Rd Arches, Brighton BN1 2LN
This small museum is one of two found between the Palace and West Piers. Old-fashioned slot machines are on display here, and they can be played for only a penny (actually, special pennies that can be obtained from a classic ticket booth). This is fun for the whole family, as children and adults alike will no doubt be entertained.
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Category: Museums - Brighton Attractions & Activities
Address: Chapel Rd, Sussex, Worthing BN1 1HP
Archeological discoveries, art works, and relics that date back to medieval, Roman, and prehistoric time periods are showcased in this exciting museum. Guests also enjoy the sculpture gardens and a wide-range of presentations explaining and demonstrating different types of arts and crafts.
