About Dimbola Museum & Galleries
Dimbola is the former home of Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron and where she created some of the most iconic images of the time
Dimbola Museum & Galleries Description
Dimbola Museum & Galleries:
Julia Margaret Cameron's life and work
Vintage Cameras
Changing exhibitions programme
Workshops, talks and tours
Tea Rooms
Museum Shop
Mission Statement: TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC OF THE WORK OF JULIA MARGRET CAMERON, INCLUDING THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY, AND APPRECIATION OF MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY AS AN ART.
TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION , FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, OF THE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE OF THE AREA KNOWN AS THE TENNYSON MILE IN FRESHWATER, ISLE OF WIGHT.
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We're delighted to announce that we'll be hosting a fascinating event with Phil Lancaster and Kevin Cann on June 6th. Tickets now available from Dimbola.
Our first post about Iconic Bowie really got everyone excited so here's another to whet your appetite. . .
Remember, it's our Islander Discount Day on Saturday when you can visit the museum and see all our latest exhibitions for just £2! (with proof of address)
Fantastic article on the Visit Isle of Wight blog. (Click photos below). Did you know about David Bowie's Isle of Wight connections? Let us know in the comments. 👇
We're offering half price admittance to Dimbola for the whole of June 2019 to anyone with an Isle of Wight Festival 2019 wristband.
Come and see Iconic Bowie (opening June 7th), which marks 15 years since David Bowie co-headlined the Isle of Wight Festival in 2004, his final UK appearance.
The exhibition features original prints of Bowie by celebrated photographers, from Terry O'Neill to Kevin Cummins and memorabilia from when David was bottom of the bill at Ventnor Winter Gardens in the mid sixties.
Have you seen the current edition of Style of Wight yet? Look who's on the cover! Check out page 44 for an article on our upcoming Iconic Bowie exhibition.
Our summer show this year is a celebration of the pioneering artist and musical innovator David Bowie (1947-2016) featuring iconic photography, painting, vinyl art and sculpture. Iconic Bowie showcases both stunning and intimate portraits of Bowie by some of the world’s greatest photographers and runs from June 7th until August 18th. Iconic Images For more details visit: http://www.dimbola.co.uk/iconic-bowie/
Dimbola, perhaps as you've never seen it before! The video can be viewed on a 3D TV or PC/laptop using the old fashioned cyan/magenta filter glasses. To watch in 2D, change the setttings on YouTube from Anaglyph to 2D.
Use this link if you're using a VR headset:... https://youtu.be/G7ZNDvlnfEQ
Dimbola features at around 11 minutes and 10 seconds (11:10).
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Remember, it's our Islander Discount Day on Saturday when you can visit the museum and see all our latest exhibitions for just £2! (with proof of address)
Our latest exhibition, Nonpareil Visions, is on now until 2nd June.
Come and view a fascinating collection of photographs, posters and newspaper cuttings celebrating the saving and restoration of Dimbola 25 years ago. Exhibition on now until 2nd June.
We're still looking for volunteers. If you can spare a few hours a week, please get in touch.
We are now open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm. (Julia's Tearoom from 9.30am with last orders and last museum admissions at 4.30pm).
Photograph: Maud by Julia Margaret Cameron