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Welcome To Dimbola Museum & Gallery

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

Dimbola Celebrates 30th Anniversary: A Milestone in Preserving Photographic Legacy JUNE 1ST 2024

August 31, 2025-December 31, 2025
© Isle of Wight Festival                                                   …

Past Exhibition: Creative Cross-Currents

August 31, 2025-December 31, 2025
© Isle of Wight Festival                                                   …

Past Exhibition: Marilyn Stafford: A Life in Photography

August 31, 2025-December 31, 2025
© Isle of Wight Festival                                                   …

Past Exhibition: IW County Press Camera Club BIG 50

August 31, 2025-December 31, 2025
© Isle of Wight Festival                                                   …

Visitor Info

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.

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Saturday

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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