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Dimbola Museum & Galleries

Dimbola Museum & Galleries, originally home to pioneering Victorian photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron, was saved by from demolition by a band of volunteers and enthusiasts. It’s now home to a museum and galleries on the Isle of Wight.

The Freshwater location has stunning views making it easy to understand why Cameron and her husband were based here.

Portrait of two women, one white, one of colour

23, September 2024·1 min read

Dimbola Museum hosts ‘Searching for Alice’ – an exhibition by Portrait of Britain winner Dave Shrimpton

'Searching for Alice' by Dave Shrimpton connects past and present through photography at Dimbola Museum and Galleries

photographer pointing his camera at the photographer

18, September 2024·2 min read

Connect with fellow photographers and hear from guest speaker at Creative Network gathering

Island photographer Matt Rawlings to share insights during IW Creative Network event this Thursday

10, September 2024·4 min read

‘Experience 25’ celebrates Isle of Wight Festival history at London’s O2

London's O2 hosts a retrospective of 25 iconic years of Isle of Wight Festival

Appley Tower in Victorian times with a figure standing on promenade

9, September 2024·2 min read

Step back in time with the Isle of Wight Photographic Society’s latest challenge

Compare historic and contemporary views of the Isle of Wight at Dimbola's latest exhibition

3, September 2024·1 min read

Celebrating Julia Margaret Cameron’s legacy through Mela Hilleard’s new project

Mela Hilleard's photography, inspired by Julia Margaret Cameron, exhibited at Dimbola

Presenter Matt Allwright shows off an original weekend festival ticket - £3

22, August 2024·3 min read

BBC One Show to feature Isle of Wight Festival archaeological discoveries

Volunteers uncover historical artefacts from 1970 Isle of Wight Festival at Afton Down - watch this Friday on the One Show

2, May 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight Festival celebrates 25 landmark years with ‘Experience 25’ exhibition

Celebrate 25 editions of Isle of Wight Festival at 'Experience 25' exhibition

Woman using a camera through flowers to take photo

16, April 2024·1 min read

Photographers invited to build meaningful connections and uncover new opportunities at meet up

Isle of Wight's photographers and artists unite for networking evening

28, January 2024·2 min read

Celebrating Dickens’ legacy in technicolour at the Isle of Wight’s Dimbola Museum

Next month Dimbola Museum and Galleries launches "Technicolour Dickens," merging Victorian photography with literary legacy

puppy sleeping on xmas present under tree

16, November 2023·1 min read

Find unique handcrafted gifts at Dimbola’s Annual Christmas Fair this weekend

Celebrate with over 25 craft stalls and festive fun at Dimbola's Christmas Fair

7, October 2023·2 min read

Dimbola Museum and Galleries presents three new exhibitions this Autumn

Discover three very different exhibitions at Dimbola, portraying vibrant cultures, literary heritages and darkroom magic this Autumn

Woman in Victorian clothes reading under a tree - image used on the Book cover of Arresting Beauty

18, September 2023·2 min read

Arresting Beauty book launch’: A peek into Victorian struggles, romance and ambition

Don't miss local author Heather Cooper's book launch where she presents 'Arresting Beauty', a novel on Mary Ryan's transformative Victorian journey

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