DRAGONS FIRE - THURSDAY 13 APRIL Fearsome dragons have inhabited the Holburne’s collection for many years. Take inspiration from their amazing patterns and colours to make your own dragon. Easter Art Camp dates: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th & 14th April 9-4 pm each day. For children aged 6-11yrs (please note we...
This Easter holiday pick up a 'Draw & Explore' trail. Hunt the hidden Easter eggs throughout the museum. Then pick up an art materials pack from front desk to create your own 'Egg-cellent Animal', then add to our spring menagerie! Available 1 - 16 April during normal opening hours. Maximum 20 packs available per day,...
A BIT OF BLING - FRIDAY 14 APRIL Discover the richness and beauty of Renaissance portraiture made over 400 years ago! Design and impress a family crest working in plaster. Then step back in time and recreate yourself in the regal Renaissance age – think gold, bling and more. Easter Art Camp dates: 3rd,...
This Easter holiday pick up a 'Draw & Explore' trail. Hunt the hidden Easter eggs throughout the museum. Then pick up an art materials pack from front desk to create your own 'Egg-cellent Animal', then add to our spring menagerie! Available 1 - 16 April during normal opening hours. Maximum 20 packs available per day,...
This Easter holiday pick up a 'Draw & Explore' trail. Hunt the hidden Easter eggs throughout the museum. Then pick up an art materials pack from front desk to create your own 'Egg-cellent Animal', then add to our spring menagerie! Available 1 - 16 April during normal opening hours. Maximum 20 packs available per day,...
This event has now sold out Please inform us of any dietary requirements by emailing us at friends@holburne.org. Courtesy of the Holburne Museum's Friends Committee, we are offering a fantastic opportunity to visit two outstanding examples of Cotswold medieval manor houses. We will spend the morning at Owlpen, which dates back to 1450 but was...
Alberta Whittle, Dr Jill Sutherland, Natalie McGuire and Allison Thompson discuss the legacies of the Ball’s Plantation, owned by Sir William Holburne’s great-grandfather, Guy Ball. The conversation will be chaired by Dorothy Price. Alberta Whittle is a Scottish-Barbadian artist; she won the Turner Bursary in 2021 and in 2022 represented Scotland at the 59th Venice...
Students from the BA in Creative Writing share their writing inspired by objects in the Holburne Museum. Poetry, short fiction, and memoir. Discover how objects are an inspirational prompt for creativity! MA Music students will provide musical interludes to aid your reflection and relaxation. During the evening you can enjoy: FREE entry to our collection galleries Reduced entry...
Our popular annual Plant Sale takes place on the Coronation Weekend. In addition to many stalls and specialist nurseries selling beautiful plants and herbs, there sales for pre-loved books and handmade cards. Visitors will also be able to enjoy expert gardening advice and tips free of charge, alongside refreshments including teas, coffees, and delicious homemade cakes...
MA Dance | MA Fine Art | MA Music Performance As part of the this Years PARTY IN THE CITY - Bath Spa University postgraduate students respond to the collection, the space and the history of the Holburne Museum in a playful, cross disciplinary collaboration, combining artwork, music and dance. The building will be reanimated...
Creativity & Wellbeing Coffee Morning Wed 17 May 10.30 - 12.30pm Come for coffee, cake and creativity – a free and friendly event to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week. Make something beautiful, inspired by our museum collection and find out about our museums and wellbeing programme which promotes mental health and wellbeing through engaging with...
*Due to unforeseen circumstances this talk has been cancelled. We are working to refund all ticket buyers via their original method of payment. Cosmo Fry and friends will talk about his father, the inventor and entrepreneur, Jeremy Fry and his scheme to make art accessible to a wider public, the subject of the exhibition...