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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.

8, July 2011·1 min read

Chris Gabrin Photographic Exhibition Private View Tonight

Private view tonight at Dimbola opens new photographic exhibition of musical greats

6, August 2013·1 min read

Churchill recalled at Dimbola

A fascinating new exhibition at Dimbola Museum and Galleries explores the history of the Churchill family and their connection with the Isle of Wight.

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

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

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).

The artwork called Devas Devis and Vahans © Jeremy Bear

5, March 2022·2 min read

Creative Cross-Currents with India and Sri Lanka exhibition brings together the work of four artists

Three 21st Century artists share this exhibition with work by pioneering Victorian photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron

6, January 2012·1 min read

Deadly Magic Talk At Dimbola

If you have an interest in history, photography or both, this free talk at Dimbola Museum and Galleries could be...

25, January 2012·1 min read

Deadly Magic: Julia Margaret Cameron and the Black Art

Another chance to hear Karen Grainger's free talk and tour of Dimbola Museum and Galleries. This Friday night from 7.30pm.

26, May 2011·1 min read

Dimbola AGM Rescheduled

New date set for Dimbola AGM after it was postponed last week

Harry Shapiro and Brian Hinton holding Harry's book

29, August 2023·2 min read

Dimbola hosts exclusive talk on ‘The Year of Living Dangerously’ by Hendrix biographer

Harry Shapiro illuminates Jimi Hendrix's iconic years in sold-out Dimbola Museum event

14, July 2013·1 min read

Dimbola hosts She Bop A Lula exhibition

New exhibition of female performers captured on film by female photographers.

27, September 2013·2 min read

Dimbola impresses explorer Robin Hanbury-Tenison

Suzanne and Alan had the chance to meet explorer Robin Hanbury-Tenison last weekend as he put the final touches to his latest exhibition at Dimbola.

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