The Museum & Art Gallery, Brighton has come up fast in the popularity list of tourist attractions in Brighton for its brilliant collection and the beauty of the place itself. The grand pavilion has recently been transformed after a £10 million refurbishment. The beauty of the place is truly marvelous and attracts thousands every year to the gallery. The collection of the gallery remains its prime attraction that portrays some of the best of the works in the country.
The interiors and the construction of the gallery has been changed with the introduction of newly improved galleries that now offers improved access to the Museum's collection which are important to both the nation and the locals as well. The objects are kept in the museum with an effect with which they can be more communicative with its ideas. The interpretative techniques used in the display of the objects have been enhanced with the usage of the latest and state of the art interactive information technology.
The location of the Museum & Art Gallery, Brighton takes the visitors close to the Royal Pavilion. The collection of the paintings at the museum is not huge but definitely very impressive. The Museum & Art Gallery, Brighton is considered to be having one of the best collections of the Victorian age paintings. The premise of the museum is shared with the town library. The pavilion displays one of the best collections of the art nouveau. The visitors can also enjoy the sight of a good collection of art deco, nice collections of ceramics and an exhibition of European art which keeps on changing. The Museum & Art Gallery, Brighton also has a great display of the development of the city of Brighton in its different phases. The museum was set up after an important and invaluable donation by Henry Willett, a local collector as a mark of respect to the grandeur of the place. The museum also serves as a major center for the developmental work in the field of art and culture for Brighton. The Museum & Art Gallery, Brighton has even worked with many community groups as well.
The various galleries are:
- Fashion & Style
- Body
- Performance
- World Art
- Discovery
- 20th Century Art & Design
- Mr Willett's Popular Pottery
- Images of Brighton
- Exploring Brighton
- Fine Art
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