Welcome To Dimbola Museum & Galleries
Dimbola was the home of the celebrated Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. It is now a museum and galleries dedicated to her life and work, which also showcases contemporary exhibitions from photographers around the globe. We also house a permanent exhibition of photographs and posters commemorating the original 1970 Isle of Wight Festival.
Celebrating the legendary jazz album Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, which was released in 1959.
Upcoming Exhibitions & Events
Lee Miller: The Forties Fashion Photos
February 1, 2025-May 18, 2025
1st February – 18th May Fashion photographer Lee Miller captured the essence of women for magazines such as British Vogue.Living in war time Britain, she turned her talents towards documenting…
Marco Sanges: One Step Closer
February 1, 2025-May 18, 2025
1st February -18th May 2025 One Step Closer and Contagious, two projects by photographer Marco Sanges, mark their exhibitionary debut at Dimbola. Both projects will be on display alongside the…
Mini Iconic Bowie – Terry O’Neill
September 1, 2024-December 31, 2025
Dimbola Museum & Galleries are honoured that Iconic Images have kindly agreed to loan us photographs of David Bowie taken by the late Terry O’Neil left over from our Iconic…
Dimbola Celebrates 30th Anniversary: A Milestone in Preserving Photographic Legacy JUNE 1ST 2024
August 31, 2025-December 31, 2025
© Isle of Wight Festival …
Visitor Info
Open: 7 days a week 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Standard Admission Prices
Adults
£6.20
Seniors, Students
£5.70
Children 6-10
£1.50
Children 11-15
£2.75
Family Ticket (2 Adults, up to 3 Children)
£16.40
Family Ticket (1 Adult, up to 3 Children)
£10.20
Groups (10+)*
£5.70 per person
Friends of JMC Trust & National Art Pass
FREE
*introductory talks are available to booked groups at an additional fee of £1 per person
Gift Aid Admission*
Adults £6.90
Concessions (Seniors +60, Students,with ID) £6.30
Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) £18.10
Family Ticket (1 Adult, up to 3 Children) £11.30
*If you are a UK tax payer you can help Dimbola raise vital additional funds by paying Gift Aid Admission. The price includes a voluntary donation that means for every £1 you spend, Dimbola can claim an extra 25p from the Government.