The museum was originally built as East Cliff Hall during 1897--1907 in the Art Nouveau style by Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes, designed by the architect John Frederick Fogerty.
The museum was originally built as East Cliff Hall during 1897--1907 in the Art Nouveau style by Sir Merton Russell-Cotes, then the owner of the Royal Bath Hotel, and his wife Annie. It was designed by the architect John Frederick Fogerty.