Brighton Museum & Art Gallery began life in 1861 in a few rooms at the Royal Pavilion. This early museum soon outgrew the palace and Brighton made ambitious plans to create a larger and more impressive museum, in 1873 it moved to its present site. Although it occupies land that was formerly used as part of George IV's stable complex, the building was built especially for the museum. Indeed it was one of the first purpose built museums in England. With eclectic gallery spaces across two floors, your reception can take over the whole building. Or host an intimate dinner in our Fine Art spaces.