Marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the year, the Museum will explore the ideas, events and people behind the American Revolution and reflect on its lasting legacy. From 14 February, there will be new America 250 displays in the Museum, which are part of a special exhibition and trail […]
Celebrating craft, art and moving sculpture, a family exhibition of animated models, toys and whimsical characters. Discover the world of mechanical art made by contemporary makers and get hands on in creative play workshops. Touring exhibition by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, featuring 25 vibrant and witty mechanical sculptures, brought to life at the push of a […]
Visit the learning space at the end of your visit and enjoy Georgian-themed games, craft activities and dressing up. Free with museum entry, and children enter the museum for free with a paying adult.
With a range of deck chairs, picnic tables, and bean bags, cabanas, beach games, bar, food and drink, and huge screen for the World Cup games.
Exhibition celebrating the artist and master printmaker Norman Ackroyd CBE RA (1938-2024), bringing together Ackroyd's etchings from the 1980s onwards, with a focus on how he portrayed natural light with exceptional finesse. From subtle refracted rainbows in early works, to dramatic contrasts, hazy skies and glimmering vistas, his ability to capture the atmosphere of a […]
Create fused glass cats. Your creations will be fired in the kiln and ready for collection one week later. Suitable for any skill level ages 6 upwards; adult supervision required for the entire session.
Enjoy a memorable cinema in the surroundings of the arboretum on a giant outdoor screen. Pack a picnic, bring blankets or camping chairs; hot food, snacks, and drinks will be available on-site. 31 July Dirty Dancing (7:30pm); 1 August Encanto sing-a-long (1:30pm) and EPIC Elvis Presley in Concert (7:30pm); 2 August Room on the Broom […]
Create a fused glass panda holding a cupcake. Your creation will be fired in the kiln and ready for collection one week later. Suitable for any skill level aged 6 upwards. Adult supervision required for the entire session.
Young Wart dreams of becoming a squire, while his childhood friend Morgan sets her sights on fame and fortune. As they travel to the Tournament in London, they meet a host of colourful characters who guide them through strange challenges and teach them lasting lessons about friendship, courage, and finding their way in the world. […]
Camps at St Gregory's 16-18 February, 7-10 April, 26-28 May, 27-30 July, 3-6 August, 10-13 August, 26-28 October Camps at Winsley Primary, Bradford-On-Avon Camps 13-14 April, 23-24 July
Full of variety, creativity, and energy - ensuring children have an unforgettable experience whether they prefer to kick back and craft away, or head outside and get active. Activities include laser tag, zorbing, soft archery, Nerf battles, arts & crafts (with keepsakes to treasure), team games and challenges, Friday party day, featuring fancy dress, bouncy […]
Tennis camps for orange ball (U9), green ball (U10) and U14s. Open to members and non-members; early drop-off and late pick-ups by prior arrangement.
Offering a range of sports activities such as dodgeball, kick-rounders, capture the flag, infinity tag and much more. In addition, there will be some art and crafts, games and competitions, cinema club, escape room and tuck shop at breaktime. Suitable for school children in years 1-6 (ages 5-11 years). Please bring a packed lunch, snacks […]
Learn about filmmaking, develop skills in directing, camera and photography, acting for screen, editing, production design and more whilst making your own productions. Suitable for ages 7-14 years.
An interactive family trail packed with themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun. Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell, but watch out for Dragon along the way! Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends […]
A full day of creative fun for children, delivered by experienced artists. Each day is designed to explore new skills, art practices and exciting materials with activities inspired by objects and stories from the museum collection as well as temporary exhibitions.
SuperCamps Bath holiday club offering indoor and outdoor play while on camp, with access to sports facilities including sports hall, sports field and astroturf, as well as plenty of classrooms. In addition to Multi-Activity camps for children aged 4-12 years, SuperCamps will be running Specialist Courses at this venue: LegoⓇ Play and Take the Stage. […]
The workshop will be a fun packed five day course for children aged 4-6 years led by enthusiastic, energetic and DBS checked teachers. Children will make friends, learn new skills and develop confidence through singing, dancing and acting. On the final day, family and friends are invited to watch the children's performance. Sibling discount, childcare […]
Working from still life arrangements and natural forms, students will learn how to transform observational drawings into expressive, imaginative abstract artworks. Across the four days, participants will explore a wide range of artistic processes including drawing, painting, printmaking, and low relief sculpture. Techniques introduced include collagraph, Tetra Pak printing, heat press printing, and plaster relief. […]
Learn new skills, gain confidence, compete, and enjoy team games. All courses are led by Senior Qualified LTA professional coaches to ensure coaching and safeguarding standards. All equipment can be provided if required. Sessions are divided into age and skill levels and run 9:30am-12:30pm (5-8 years and 9-12 years), and 1-4pm (13+ years). Suitable for […]
Led by a theatre-maker and director, explore a range of theatre-making, devising and acting techniques. You will experiment with storytelling and language to build worlds through movement and performance and create your own play to perform on stage. 27-31 July: ages 5-7 years (9:30am-1pm) and 8-10 years (1:30-4:30pm); 3-7 August: ages 10-12 years (10am-4pm).
Marking the 400th anniversary of his birth, this exhibition celebrates wide-ranging pursuits and scientific interests of John Aubrey, the famous seventeenth century antiquarian, scientist, and biographer. The exhibition will feature significant loans from across the country. Part of the Chippenham - Our History project.
The workshop will be a fun packed five day course for children aged 6-18 years old led by enthusiastic, energetic and DBS checked teachers. Children will make friends, learn new skills and develop confidence through singing, dancing and acting. On the final day, family and friends are invited to watch the children's performance. Childcare vouchers […]
Have some outdoor fun at the Stableyard and Summer of Play Meadow. Scramble up the straw castle, aim for gold at the archery range, or race through the meadow maze to find the hidden camp.
An exhibition of paintings by Glenn Brown, one of the most celebrated painters to emerge from the generation of Young British Artists. Glenn Brown in Bath: Grottoesque will be on exhibition at No1 Royal Crescent from 22 May. Together, representing a homecoming for Brown, who studied at the Bath School of Art and Design.
Exhibition celebrating the resurgence of printmaking from the mid-19th century onwards, spaning the reappraisal of the artform in the 1850s through to the 1930s. Bringing together prints by key artists of the movement including Édouard Manet, Pierre Bonnard, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pablo Picasso, among others, the exhibition explores how these artists, primarily known for […]
Get active outdoors on a Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the parkland for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers and complete your own challenges. Trail sheets available to collect on the day.
A display of works by Horton Colour Pencil Society, a combination of local artists and their passion for coloured pencils. Entry included in standard Museum admission (under 18s free).
The planets of our solar system have hidden around the Museum rooms this summer. Once you’ve spotted them all, colour in a planet sticker to take home. Free with museum entry, and children enter the museum for free with a paying adult.
Films and talks, a book of original research and fascinating stories about the history of cinemas in the area. Mr Harold Willis, a projectionist at the Beau Nash cinema will present anecdotes and memories. There will also be a special film screening of Cinema Paradiso at the Little Theatre Cinema on 17 May as well […]
