Presenting the most important set of paintings of Venice by Canaletto (1697 – 1768), which have left their home at Woburn Abbey - one of world’s most important private art collections - for the first time in more than 70 years. This once in a lifetime exhibition will enable art lovers to enjoy and study...
Ten remarkable highlights from The Courtauld’s world-class collection of Islamic metalwork, which have rarely left London since their bequest over fifty years ago, are now on display at the Holburne. Dating from the 13th to 16th centuries, these objects are some of the finest examples of this intricate craft from modern-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, Egypt...
In Portraits of a Marriage the Holburne presents, for the very first time, ten sculptures which depict – in characteristically entertaining, abstract but honest form – Nicholas Pope and his wife at different stages of their life together during more than 40 years of marriage. The series began in 1978 with Mr and Mrs Arnolfini and...
May Bank Holiday (Saturday 29, Sunday 30 and Monday 31) 11am to 4pm each day This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Holburne’s modern extension by architect Eric Parry. To celebrate, we invite you to join us for FREE bookable creative activities directly inspired by our exhibitions and collection. Meet inspirational local artists who’ll be leading a...
OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE Come relax and join us for a summer evening, grab your blanket or seat, bring your picnic and kick off your shoes to experience an enjoyable evening of opera, operetta and musical theatre sung by our all female cast. A perfect summertime musical treat with a programme of great pieces from opera, operetta...
OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE Come relax and join us for a summer evening, grab your blanket or seat, bring your picnic and kick off your shoes to experience an enjoyable evening of opera, operetta and musical theatre sung by our all female cast. A perfect summertime musical treat with a programme of great pieces from opera, operetta...
‘Wave Goodbye To Your Sanity’ is part show/part installation, set on a pirate ship. This visual spectacle will be a free ticketed event for all participants; a street production staged in parks and outside spaces. A clowning show suitable for young and old, it is about coming together and exploring the contemporary difficulties of...
OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE Join us at lunchtime in to enjoy a diverse selection of Bath Spa University’s Global Music ensembles. Traditional Mbira from Zimbabwe with feature on a line up with lively Klezmer and the frenetically fun ukulele ensemble! NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Inspired by Precious and Rare: Islamic Metalwork from The Courtauld don’t miss Dr Sussan Babaie, Professor of the Arts of Iran and Islam at The Courtauld for a free online talk, Join Dr Sussan Babaie, Professor of the Arts of Iran and Islam at The Courtauld, to discover what is ‘Islamic’ in Islamic Arts, in addition to a...
The United Nations Board of Significant Inspiration (UNBOSI) is a little-known arm of the UN. These ingenious thinkers are currently researching pockets of inspiration emanating from the ground in the form of odourless, colourless gas – and they’ve found significant amounts of it here in Bath. Join these mysterious marbleologists as they locate and transfer...