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Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton Dome and the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery[edit source]
When visiting Brighton, on a Brighton weekend, make sure and include a visit to Booth Museum of Natural History. This museum was the first the private collection of Edward Booth, one of the earliest taxidermist in the world. Booth, who dropped out of school, was very observant of the world around him. His exhibits were then placed in dioramas, depicting the world surrounding that animal. Booth particularly loved working with birds. The museum houses more than half a million exhibits covering all aspects of the natural world. Of particular interest are the many examples of insects, and butterflies. The museum also has a complete killer whale skeleton, along with many dinosaur bones.
When on a Brighton weekend, check out the entertainment at Brighton Dome. Recent concerts, include the Acoustic Ladyland, the Treason Show, Robin and the Big Freeze, The Diva in Me, and Weekend Brighton Ukulele Day. The Dome, which is located on the grounds of the Brighton Pavilion, has three parts. The main part known as the Concert Hall was originally built for King George IV, and was later converted to the concert facility in 1866. Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Beyonce, Nina Simons, BB King and Led Zepplin have all performed in the Concert Hall. The second part of the facility is known as the Corn Exchange and was made to look like the Corn Exchange in London. The building has beautiful hardwood maple floors and a high single span arched ceiling, and originally served as Prince Regent’s riding facility. The third part of the facility is the Pavilion Theatre and is the smallest of the three facilities. This facility often hosts stand-up comedy, dance recitals, theatre performances and musicals.
Next door is another wonderful facility to visit on a Brighton Weekend. It is the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. The first art exhibit was held there in November, 1851, and included, the works of Frederick Nash and Copley Fielding. Through October, 2011, the museum, which is located on the same grounds, as the Brighton Pavilion, is featuring the work of Duncan Grant, an important artist in the Bloomsberry movement. Also featured is the work of Vanessa Bell, who was also active in the Bloomsberry movement. The facility also features several permanent works of art, including works by James Henry Green, Frank Stella and Larry Poons.