FREE creative drop-in. Model your own mini clay cat and create a Halloween back-drop for it to play in! No need to book just drop in on the day. When? Mon 23 October, 10.30am – 12.30 pm Where? Clore Learning room, ground floor of museum opposite the shop Children must be accompanied at all times....
Black History Month FREE 'Walk and Talk' gallery tours Every Tuesday 11.30 – 12.15 (17, 24, 31 October) Discover the Holburne’s connections to the Caribbean and our ongoing work to understand and research the legacies of slavery and Black presence and resistance in the Bath area. Join us for free...
FREE creative drop-in. Create a beautiful fan inspired by the Holburne’s collection of paper, silk and feather fans and our exhibition of portraits by the artist Sarah Biffin. No need to book just drop in on the day. When? Wed 25 October, 10.30am – 12.30 pm Where? Clore Learning room, ground floor of museum opposite...
We are delighted to welcome master potter, author and artist Edmund de Waal, whose beautiful porcelain pots have transformed the world of British ceramics. Edmund will talk about Lucie Rie’s life in both Vienna and London, and her influence on his own work. The exhibition and Garden Cafe will be open from 6pm before the...
Halloween at the Holburne - Time to GLOW! October Up Late Fri 27 October 5 – 9pm *please note our galleries close at 8.30pm £1 door entry (per person) No need to book, pay taken on the door Back by popular demand Halloween at the Holburne returns for the third year running- bigger...
Black History Month FREE 'Walk and Talk' gallery tours Every Tuesday 11.30 – 12.15 (17, 24, 31 October) Discover the Holburne’s connections to the Caribbean and our ongoing work to understand and research the legacies of slavery and Black presence and resistance in the Bath area. Join us for free...
Join Edward Bulmer, architectural historian, interior designer and founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, to discuss his book, The Colourful Past, exploring the vibrant history of British country houses. The Colourful Past is a celebration of the country house and a snapshot of the craftsmanship and artistry still brought into play to decorate, restore,...
Yoga is one of the most beautiful ways to reconnect with your mind, body, and spirit. The beautiful shapes of yoga asanas, the euphoric bliss that comes over you at the end of a class, this is art in its simplest and most divine form. As yoga is an art form, it is a perfect...
Susana Parker, archaeologist and heritage expert, recently discovered a Roman sarcophagus in the gardens around the Holburne Museum, as part of a Heritage Lottery-funded project. Susana and Wendy Powney, technology consultant, will talk about the forgotten histories of Sydney Gardens and how they are working to protect the special treasures of the Grade II-listed pleasure...
West country artist Sarah Biffin excelled as a professional painter by challenging the norms of Georgian society, which restricted autonomy and financial independence for disabled women. In conversation with art historians Emma Rutherford and Ellie Smith, the artist Alison Lapper will share her experience as a disabled woman artist 150 years later. Lapper was...
Spend the evening with us and explore our Gwen John exhibition: Art and Life in London and Paris. Then enjoy drinks in our newly refurbished café. During the evening you can enjoy: FREE entry to our collection galleries Reduced entry to Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris Drinks in the Garden café...
Come along to browse and buy from a wonderful selection of hand-picked, pre-loved volumes. We will have good-quality books on a wide-range of subjects from art and architecture to gardening, cookery, history, biography, travel, fiction and more. There will be hand-collaged Christmas cards and gifts for sale too, plus an array of tasty Christmas-themed...