Events for 12th May 2024

An amazing weekend exploring the vehicles, weapons and military life experienced by many during World War II featuring vehicles from the Reserve Collection alongside those from private collectors and enthusiasts from around the country, re-enactment groups, and individuals retelling the history and stories of those who lived through World War II.

Calling all young science enthusiasts! Do you have a space or astronomy question you would love to know the answer to? Send in your questions and local space experts will do their best to answer them. Then visit the museum in half term and see your question on display along with the answer. There will […]

Celebrating a journey through the diversity of American landscapes, history and culture in this contemporary, immersive experience, where visitors join in and share their own stories. There will be large-scale-travel games, theatrical sets, and an array of American road-trip memorabilia, as well a chance to get up close to an original 1958 Harley Davidson Duo […]

Explore the free children and adult museum trails through the museum to encourage doodling, drawing and creativity. .

Explore the free children and adult museum trails through the museum to encourage doodling, drawing and creativity. .

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

A survey of Moore’s sculptural output from his earliest works through to his last years, in which nothing is more than 30cm in size. The first exhibition of its kind, it will include works from every decade of Moore’s career, from the 1920s to the 1980s.

A survey of Moore’s sculptural output from his earliest works through to his last years, in which nothing is more than 30cm in size. The first exhibition of its kind, it will include works from every decade of Moore’s career, from the 1920s to the 1980s.

The first ever UK museum exhibition of internationally renowned artist and internet sensation, Mr Doodle. Primarily characterised by black ink on a white background, his graphic style conjures up a world of quirky creatures and anthropomorphic forms, using ink pens and spray paint to weave together what he describes as “graffiti spaghetti”. The selection of  […]

Featuring around 100 posters, this blockbuster show brings bohemian Montmartre to Bath with bright colours and bold lines, Toulouse-Lautrec's striking artwork captured the essence of turn-of-the-century Parisian nightlife. Pieces include his first poster of the Moulin Rouge and the cancan dancers of La Troupe de Mademoiselle Eglantine, alongside works by other celebrated artists of the […]

Sound bath experience for children aged 7-16 years and their parent/carer to join a cosy relaxing Sunday morning practice.

Presenting some of the most exciting names in magic and variety in the UK in an exciting, family-friendly show. There will be magic, comedy and variety , featuring British Champion of Magic Oliver Tabor, magical compere Wayne Trice and special guests. Expect award-winning magic, mind reading mysteries, hilarious comedy, ventriloquism, juggling and crazy stunts.  Suitable […]

Indulge in one on one time with your child. Connect to yourself and each other through the experience of sound and vibration at this special event. The enchanting tones and vibrations of gongs and other instruments work harmoniously to bring focus to the mind, soothe the nervous system, and rejuvenate the body. This is a […]