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You’ll find on this page:
Permanent Exhibition
Main floor
Open Daily, 10am-2pm
Suitable for all ages
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and Good Friday.
Entry is by Gold Coin Donation.
About
Lady Paquita Mawson was an advocate for the Brighton community. However, as Lady Mawson, it was hard for Paquita to shed the image of a dedicated wife. Explore her life’s achievements and view some of the beautiful textiles and objects from her wardrobe.
Liberated in her widowhood as Lady Mawson without the Sir
Emma McEwin