Events for 11th September 2024

Free exhibition featuring a selection of the 150,000 artefacts, specimens and books donated and cared for in our the collections of the Institute. Highlighting key people and events in the Institution’s history to demonstrate how it survived through two centuries. Some items are on show for the first time and will explore the circumstances in […]

Free admission for families during half-term (26 October – 3 November) and a ‘Fantastical Tails’ gallery trail inspired by the wonderful creatures and animals in Chila Burman and Paula Rego’s work; suitable for ages 6yrs+.

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 […]

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 […]

The opportunity to join a tour and learn more about the site as a family. Sign up purchase tickets from visitor reception in the barn (limited capacity, tickets offered on a first come, first served basis with normal admission fee). Tours run 11-1145am and 1-145pm subject to volunteer availability.

A new ‘follow on’ course from the baby massage course for parents who have completed the initial 5-week course and would like to continue enjoying a weekly meet up of other parents and enjoying dedicated time with baby. The sessions will include lots of baby massage, relaxation and stretch for mum and baby, fun story […]

A free group for teens aged 13-18 years living in BANES offering a variety of activities to help young people relax and connect with nature. Activities include creative expression, mindful exercises, and gardening in a supportive environment to provide and opportunity to take a break from daily studies and stresses, engage with peers, and boost […]

Sessions will cover the logic of KGHypnobirthing, techniques for relaxation, before birth and the birth itself, breathing exercises, deep relaxations, positive birth affirmations, visualisations, massage techniques to release tension, simple practice regime to support you at home, how your birth partner can support you, simple physiology of labour and birth, connection between mind and body, […]

Educational and entertaining talks covering a variety of subject themes. Full details and tickets available online.