Bath Spa University’s Textile Design for Fashion and Interior (TDFI) students take over for one night only at the Holburne Museum. Immerse yourself in their textile designs inspired by the curious artifacts from the Holburne’s decorative arts collections. BA Commercial Music students from Bath Spa University will provide the music. The evening will include: ~...
A full day trip to see these splendid properties, a few miles apart but separated by 700 years of history. We start at Woodchester an incomplete Victorian Gothic manor. From oustide, the masonry and roof look complete but inside it is hauntingly empty. Afterwards we go to Berkeley Castle (pictured) home of the eponymous family...
Science and Art is an exploration of how science plays a huge role in the detection of art forgeries. People often see art and science as unrelated, but they are more intertwined than thought. The techniques used to detect art forgeries rely on different types of light, such as infrared, ultraviolet or X-Rays, to understand...
Easter Art Camps at the Holburne Museum 4 days of creative day camps Monday 11- Thursday 14 April 2022 9-4pm each day For children aged 6-11yrs (please note we cannot support children under the age of 6yrs) MONDAY 11 APRIL - SPRINGTIME FUN The daffodils are here and Spring has sprung at The Holburne Museum....
Easter Art Camps at the Holburne Museum 4 days of creative day camps Monday 11- Thursday 14 April 2022 9-4pm each day For children aged 6-11yrs (please note we cannot support children under the age of 6yrs) TUESDAY 12 APRIL - A right Royal look! The Tudors have come to The Holburne Museum, and brought...
Easter Art Camps at the Holburne Museum 4 days of creative day camps Monday 11- Thursday 14 April 2022 9-4pm each day For children aged 6-11yrs (please note we cannot support children under the age of 6yrs) WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL- Animal Extravaganza! Explore the beautiful and bizarre creatures that inhabit the Holburne’s collection. From birds...
Easter Art Camps at the Holburne Museum 4 days of creative day camps Monday 11- Thursday 14 April 2022 9-4pm each day For children aged 6-11yrs (please note we cannot support children under the age of 6yrs) THURSDAY 14 APRIL - Are you taking the 'Mick'? Funny life-size cartoon figures have taken over the museum...
Join us for a special day at The Holburne Museum especially for families in celebration of our new exhibition Mick Peter: Old Ghosts. No need to book- just come in on the day! On Saturday 23rd April 10.30am- 4pm enjoy:- Free entry to the museum for all families! Explore the museum and gardens with a...
People Make Museums Symposium – Museums & Care Click here for Museums & Care Symposium Schedule and Information Guide LEARNING SYMPOSIUM for Heritage, Health and Arts professionals and everyone interested in therapeutic creativity and care in museums. The Holburne Museum in partnership with Arts & Health South West Friday 29 April, 10 am – 4.15...
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 NO BOOKING REQUIRED* *Booking only required for Tudor tours (5.30pm / 6.30pm / 7.30pm) - see below *FREE entry to the Collection galleries / Discounted...
A Spring day in Dorset to see two of the county's finest properties, both still owned by the extended Digby family. Sherborne Castle has two incarnations, the original castle now in ruins and Sir Walter Raleigh's hunting lodge which we visit. Minterne is known as much for its gardens as its Arts & Craft House....
Come and join us for a fun day out with friends and family. There will be beautiful plants to buy, as well as books and CDs, and delicious refreshments to enjoy. Take in the beehive display and buy some honey and get free gardening advice and tips.