Our Collection

At the heart of the Holburne Museum is the collection of Sir William Holburne (1793-1874), who lived in Bath and amassed an eclectic collection of decorative arts during his lifetime. It was his wish that his collection be left to the City of Bath for everyone to enjoy.

Since his death, more than 10,000 items have been added to his collection including portrait miniatures, porcelain, embroideries and portraits by some of the greatest artists of the eighteenth century.