St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery

St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery operates from its Lymington location as a regional cultural center focused on maritime heritage, environmental conservation, and contemporary art. The institution maintains rotating exhibition spaces featuring works that document the Solent and Dorset coastal regions through photography and mixed media installations. Their signature exhibition "Capturing the Coastline" integrates artistic interpretations with natural history themes specific to Britain's southern shores. The museum's programming calendar includes heritage lectures exploring transportation history, musical evolution, and coastal development in Hampshire and surrounding areas. Regular events encompass the annual Lymington Arts Festival, seasonal exhibitions highlighting regional artists, and hands-on workshops teaching traditional nature printing techniques. These activities take place in dedicated education spaces within the museum complex. St Barbe's permanent collection preserves artifacts and artworks documenting the New Forest region's maritime traditions and natural environment. The institution maintains partnerships with local heritage organizations and environmental groups to develop exhibition content and educational resources. Public programs integrate historical research, artistic practice, and ecological awareness through curated displays and interpretive materials.