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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.

26, May 2011·1 min read

Dimbola AGM Rescheduled

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

9, May 2012·1 min read

Vote For Your Favourite Bohemian Beard (photo gallery)

Cast your vote for the best Bohemian Beard before 5pm on 30th May and the winner gets £250 cash!

24, September 2020·2 min read

Work by pioneering female photographer heads to Dimbola next month

The award-winning and pioneering female photographer, Marilyn Stafford, has an exhibition opening at Dimbola Museum and Galleries in October

Jules Holland and Mark Cooper both holding Mark's book

21, August 2023·2 min read

BBC’s Mark Cooper to share insight on 26-year career with ‘Later… With Jools Holland’

Having heard Mark Cooper talk earlier in the year, we can strongly recommend this event at Dimbola on Wednesday evening

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

andreas polaroids of a woman looking away

1, October 2020·2 min read

‘Polaroid originals’ exhibition opens at Dimbola this week

Andrea Muendelein’s early Polaroid work explores her engagement with portraiture and painting during her time at Central Saint Martins College of Art between 2003 and 2005

1, June 2012·1 min read

Wight Surf Party: If Your Name’s Not On The List You’re Not Coming In

Ignore feature in the CP today about Wight Surf History Jubilee Party, organisers had asked for it to not be promoted but it ended up in the paper. Unless you have already RSVPd to the invite, you will not be able to get in as the list is full.

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...

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

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

29, June 2009·1 min read

The Adventurists @ Dimbola

The Adventurists start their Island tour at Dimbola Lodge on Tuesday night. Tickets just £6!

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.

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