Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 14-May-2008 map

The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Bournemouth, is one of the most unique museums in the world. It comprises art galleries and museum, a licensed café, a shop and a children’s area and is an ideal place for learning, exploring and socialising. It is situated on the cliff top over-looking Bournemouth beach and is housed in one of the last Victorian villas in Bournemouth.

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.

Open 10.00am to 5.00pm Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, admission is free.