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Russell-Cotes
Art Gallery & Museum |
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Description |
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The Russell-Cotes
Art Gallery & Museum is housed in a beautiful Victorian villa
on the cliff top over-looking Bournemouth beach. The rooms inside are full of Victorian
splendour housing
an interesting collection of paintings, ceramics, sculptures and
furniture, and the museum’s Japanese collection is of world-renown.
The seaside villa was the former home of Sir Merton
and Lady Annie Russell-Cotes, who designed it to house their
art collection and objects from their world travels. It was
gifted to the borough in 1908 and opened as a museum in 1922.
Well worth a visit! |
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Open |
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All year
(Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day)
Tues to Sun (and Bank Holiday Mondays), 10am - 5pm
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Prices |
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| Free to visit the museum in winter and free entry for under
5s |
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Contact |
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More pictures |
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Directions |
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| Two minutes walk
from Bournemouth Pier and five minutes walk from the town’s
main shopping centre. |
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Parking |
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| There are a number
of easily accessible car parks nearby, disabled parking spaces
are also available. |
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Refreshments |
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Accessibility |
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 Wheelchair
accessible (except for the balcony). Electric wheelchairs are welcome (there is a wheelchair available
to use). There are toilets for the disabled. |
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More
info |
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 Children's
play area
Baby
changing facilities
Shop
Tour
guides will give you an insight into the
house and the lives of Sir Merton & Lady
Russell-Cotes. Tours last around 45 minutes. Suggested £3.00
donation per person (under-16s go free). Book
on 01202 451858 or at reception
or e-mail |
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