In our opening exhibition of 2022, The Tudors: Passion, Power and Politics, you will come face-to-face with the five Tudor monarchs - Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I - who, to this day, remain some of the most familiar figures in English history; not least because these instantly recognisable portraits...
Alice Temperley, Jade Parfitt, and the Holburne Museum Warmly invite you to an evening of fundraising for Bath Welcomes Refugees Saturday 19 March 2022 at the Holburne, 6.30pm - 11pm * THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT - DONATIONS STILL WELCOME* 9pm Auction 10pm Raffle draw Tickets - £30 Dress - cocktail Live DJ set...
Suffering in Silence David Robertson’s immersive print installation explores the stigma around mental health and the difficulties men have in reaching out for help. Consisting of 25 life-sized men, the figure is a self-portrait but is representative of any man. Formed of tally marks, each mark representing an individual. Walking through the large-scale installation is a...
2022 I have more souls than one "People and stories are ultimately what influences my work, this is why I often describe my practice as visual narration. A lot of the work I make is also deeply personal and stems from my family history, particularly my Fathers upbringing our Ghanaian heritage. The new body of...
Book your day ticket in advance here or just turn up on the day and purchase entry tickets at our Information desk. (Friends and Members no need to book in advance). Your General Entry ticket includes entry to all exhibitions and the collection Regardless of their social status, most women were expected to be competent...
Book your tickets in advance or pay on arrival. If you're a member there's no need to pre-book. Your General Entry ticket includes entry to all exhibitions and the collection A sumptuous collection of rarely seen drawings by one of our most popular and recognisable artists The Telegraph ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Hockney at his most irresistible" Lucy...
Pop Down, Zone in, Chill out Join us for our special Mindful May Up Late on Friday 27 July 5pm – 9pm. Take time to unwind and treat yourself to some art therapy in our galleries. During the evening you can enjoy: FREE entry to our collection galleries Reduced entry to Hockney: Love Life Yoga...
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT In this wide-ranging talk, Andrew plays the role both of biographer and detective to discuss the principles and practice of art appreciation. He will explore some of his favourite paintings from many different corners of the history of art, telling the fascinating stories that lie behind them and...
Doors open 6pm, Garden Cafe open for drinks, Love Life exhibition open 6 to 7pm Award-winning film Director Bruno Wollheim in conversation with Chris Stephens, Holburne Director and curator of the critically acclaimed exhibition of David Hockney’s drawings Love Life, share what they have learned about David Hockney – the man and his art. Bruno...
Director of the Holburne, Chris Stephens has worked with David Hockney several times over the last fifteen years. Rich with illustration, personal anecdote and historical facts, this talk will demonstrate how all of Hockney’s art reflects a heartfelt belief in the pleasure to be derived from the ordinary things around us, from the images of...
Drinks from 6.30pm, quiz and two-course supper with wine, Saturday 8 October, £32.50 All proceeds help to support the Museum Following a thoroughly enjoyable evening last year, we are very happy to announce another quiz evening with master of ceremonies, Howard Davies, Vice President of De Beers UK, with fiendish questions to task your little...
Enjoy FREE access to our collection galleries and discounted entry to our exhibition. Our Garden Café will be open throughout the evening serving , wine, beers, and special themed cocktails. *FREE entry to museum for all* NO BOOKING REQUIRED Museum trail / Free face painting / Fancy dress competition - dress to impress us...