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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.

16, January 2015·1 min read

Head to Dimbola for the first Sunday Soirée of the year

Dr Rod Rosenquist will be giving a free talk at Dimbola on Sunday on “The Rise of Debunking: Modern Art, Advertising, and Scepticism”, followed by live music from The Nightwatchmen.

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

Left Antony Penrose, Middle Ami Bouhassane, Right Dr Brian Hinton Executive Chair of Dimbola

9, February 2025·2 min read

Dimbola Museum and Galleries launch two exhibitions celebrating art and social causes (updated)

The opening of exhibitions featuring Lee Miller's fashion photography and Marco Sanges' celebrity portraits took place at Dimbola Museum

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

2, April 2013·1 min read

Wayne Levin talk fully booked

The message is, if your name's not on the list, you're not coming in ;-)

6, November 2009·1 min read

The Graduate Show At Dimbola

One thing we always love going to are Graduate Shows from Universities. It’s a great place to get a sneak...

3, July 2010·2 min read

Dimbola Lodge: A Small Jewel

Kurt discovers some more of the Island's gems

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

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

3, July 2008·1 min read

Open Mic Night @ Dimbola

This Friday (and every first Friday of the month) sees an opportunity to showcase yourself in front of a friendly...

9, October 2014·1 min read

Annie Leibovitz comes to Dimbola in 2015

World renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz will be bringing her ‘Pilgrimage’ exhibition to Dimbola next spring.

29, February 2012·1 min read

Best Bohemian Beard Awards: Cash Prize For Winner

If you know someone with a fab beard, please share this with them. They might end up becoming part of a mini exhibition at Dimbola Museum and Galleries.

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