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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.

18, September 2013·1 min read

Explorer Robin Hanbury-Tenison shows his extensive archive at Dimbola

Be sure to check out the upcoming exhibition from the archives of explorer Robin Hanbury-Tenison, opening at Dimbola at the weekend.

16, October 2020·1 min read

Close family connection to pioneering Victorian photographer for new Dimbola President and Vice President

The new President and Vice President at Dimbola Museum and Galleries have very close family connections to Julia Margaret Cameron. Details within

17, May 2018·3 min read

First UK show at Dimbola for fine art photographer, Honza Sakar

Inventing a new way of working with the 19th century wet-collodion process, fine art photographer Honza Sakar, has created an emotionally charged collection of portraits that resonate as artworks. See it at Dimbola from 26th May.

9, July 2013·2 min read

Once upon a time at Freshwater Bay

A new exhibition at Dimbola Museum and Galleries accompanies the launch of ‘The Freshwater Circle Through The Looking Glass’ by Gail Downey Middleton.

19, September 2017·1 min read

Don’t miss Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton at Dimbola this week

Direct from San Francisco, Dimbola will be hosting a gig this week by the Americana music legend, Barry Melton. You might remember his name from Country Joe and the Fish, as well as The Dinosaurs.

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

5, July 2012·1 min read

West At Dimbola Out West

Suzanne and Alan went along to Carinthia West's post-show tea party at Dimbola last weekend.

27, April 2015·1 min read

Annie Leibovitz brings ‘Pilgrimage’ to Dimbola

Renowned US photographer, Annie Leibovitz, is the focus of the current exhibition in the Olympus Galleries at Dimbola, Freshwater.

28, February 2012·1 min read

Help Dimbola By Taking Quick Survey

Please take a moment to complete an online survey for Dimbola, today is the last day

15, November 2024·1 min read

Dimbola Museum’s Art and Craft Fair offers unique festive shopping this weekend

Free entry at Dimbola Museum's Art and Craft Fair this weekend, festive treats

16, May 2011·1 min read

Dimbola: Silent Auction A Great Success

Well done to organisers and everyone who took part, £2,200 was raised on the evening through the silent auction and raffle

2, January 2018·2 min read

Councillor responds to claims of ‘draconian traffic proposals’

Cllr Medland says that although he initially welcomed the parking order he's unsure why the restriction is all year round and 24 hours. You can share your views at the public meeting taking place today (Tuesday).

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