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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.

Photo of girl holding milk bottle from the 1950s

27, May 2022·4 min read

Retrospective of ‘one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century’, Marilyn Stafford

The touring exhibition heads to Dimbola Museum and Galleries from June to September. Don't miss it

Image of Hendrix from Iconic Jimi exhibition poster

5, August 2021·2 min read

‘Iconic Jimi’ by legendary British music photographer, Gered Mankowitz, comes to Dimbola

Mankowitz says, "I wanted to present him as he was. He needed no enhancement. He was so overwhelmingly charismatic I didn't want him to do anything"

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

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).

3, July 2010·2 min read