Collection of textile works celebrating African American culture and heritage celebrating the extraordinary work of a group of African American women from a remote river island community in Alabama which embodies a 200-year tradition of making quilts that hold both profound artistic and political significance. With skills and traditions passed down primarily from mother to […]
Created in collaboration with the Gardener’s Lodge Art Group, IMAGE Group, Happy Mondays, artists, facilitators, volunteers and staff from Pathways to Wellbeing. inviting us to pause and consider where care lives in our daily routines and how it shapes our sense of belonging. Over the past year, the Pathways to Wellbeing community has explored what […]
A great way to get those broken household objects and toys working again - the skilled volunteers can try to fix electrical and mechanical items, furniture, clothing, toys and more. Donations to cover running costs are always welcome.
A celebration of the season with an array of handcrafted treasures inspired by spring, Easter, gardening, and the great outdoors. From seasonal décor and unique gifts to garden essentials and creative finds as well as live music from Sian & Rob Colquhoun, Josh Frere and AVQ -Jazz Quartet and food from the On The Hoof […]
Photography exhibition in collaboration with Magnum at the Fox Talbot Museum; discover works of previously unseen colour by World War 2 photojournalist and Magnum photographer, Werner Bischof. Free with standard admission, no booking required.
Exploring the largely overlooked contribution made by Stephen Russ to the design of book covers, dust jackets and illustration. Russ produced numerous recognisable cover designs including the famous phoenix motif on the Penguin edition of DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover.
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 Zandra's career in a display of her screen-printed garment from 1960s to 1980s. Discover how her bold designs dressed rockstars and royalty and explore her influence on the world of fashion and textile design. The display of vintage mannequins, loaned by Fashion Museum Bath, will take visitors on a journey through Rhodes’ most iconic […]
The first UK exhibition of his most recent body of work, striking, intimate studies of Roman sculpture captured in museums across the world offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience a new and contemplative side of McCullin’s practice. Sir Don McCullin is one of the most influential photographers of the last sixty years, renowned for […]
In the 1700s, pastel rose in popularity as a favoured medium for both professional and amateur artists. Through Venetian and French influence, British artists embraced pastel for its soft and silky texture – ideally suited to capture the delicate nuances of skin and textiles in portraiture. The new display includes portraits by eighteenth-century pastelists from […]
Experience the sensational beauty of 70,000 daffodils in bloom with waves of different varieties opening in succession across the gardens, and the grounds around the museum. The New American Garden, designed by US landscape architects Oehme, van Sweden, features 40,000 narcissus alone, in a spectacular display.
Fukuoka, located in the south of Japan, is home to a variety of nationally recognised crafts and agricultural traditions – from ceramics and textiles to tea and incense. From February, we will be showing a selection of objects and textiles from the region. Alongside the display,there will be a series of tea-related talks and events […]
Outdoor fun with Easter trail around the parkland and include 10 activity stations including games, challenges and activities. Trail ticket includes trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy/vegan chocolate egg; no booking required.
Exhibition that will look through the eyes of one of Britain’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, Cornelia Parker, at the historic glass and found objects that inspire her work and artistic process.
Live classical music for you and your little one to enjoy together.
Wellbeing support programme designed to help people to socialise, make new connections and boost wellbeing for those with a memory condition or a diagnosis of dementia. Newly diagnosed with a mild-to-moderate memory condition as well as those who have lived with a diagnosis for longer are welcome to join, with or without a loved one […]
Showcasing a range of British posters from the 19th and 20th centuries from the collections of the Gallery and Bath Record Office on theatre, events and entertainment, travel and transport, political campaigns and even World War One recruiting. Many of the posters have links to the Bath area, advertising events such as Theatre Royal shows, […]
Bringing together objects from the Museum’s collection alongside Hannah Lim’s contemporary sculptural works, some of which have been created in direct response to items within the collection. Shaped by her upbringing in London and her mixed Singaporean and British heritage, Lim works with materials including polymer clay, wood, and metal to create playful sculptures that […]
Follow the Easter trail around the Gallery.
A celebration of world-class songwriting and contemporary creative excellence, with international performers and new voices. Performances include The Delines, Our Man in the Field, Joseph Arthur, Matt Owens & RadioKing, Hannah White, Courting Ghosts and many more.
A collaborative workshop discussing the diversity of electronics and their environmental and societal challenges. Suitable for anyone who wishes to exchange ideas, understand, and consider what we can each personally do to help the development of more sustainable electronics.
A whodunnit about the felling of the Robin Hood Tree at Sycamore Gap. Set on the day after the felling, the local police are ‘in school’ conducting an investigation. The twelve members of the school’s eco-club are held in a classroom, being taken out and interviewed one by one, until the culprit cracks and confesses. […]
Easter party with live animals, fun games and skills, Easter egg hunt and craft station. Ticket includes one accompanying adult per child; to book call 01225462894 or email bath@thelittlegym.co.uk
With the Vintage Dance Collective playing hits from the 70s, 80s and beyond and the Groovemeisters, playing deep funk and soul grooves. Tickets will provide funds to help support children, teens and young adults facing tough challenges in the community.
An opportunity to see three stand-up acts along with a compere - from familiar faces to rising stars, different performers every week. In addition, tickets include club night entry to The Big Disco after the show.
Alongside the Wellow Way 10k and 5k runs, there will be a fun, relaxed circuit on the Wellow recreation ground with multiple colour stations and a few obstacles to navigate along the route. Runners will be able to purchase a white t-shirt to wear to maximise colour impact and sunglasses to keep the colour out […]
Enjoy a steam-hauled ride behind our engine on the restored TOAD brake van. From the veranda of the brake van you can ride up close and personal behind the day’s steam engine and experience a unique ride of the full line. Upgrade your ticket when booking to enjoy this special opportunity.
A fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company with silliness, play-acting, games and music. Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t […]
Based on the global movie phenomenon, a brand-new musical featuring the GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar®-nominated songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul including “The Greatest Show”, “A Million Dreams”, “Come Alive”, “Rewrite the Stars”, “Never Enough” and the Golden Globe® Award-winning “This Is Me”, along with brand-new songs written especially for the show. Suitable for ages […]
A fun, interactive music class for babies and pre-schoolers to nourish their creativity and awaken their inner rock stars led by trained and working musicians playing covers of well-known songs as well as classic nursery rhymes. Each class involves interactive puppet play, a sensory section, a bubble disco, and a big musical parachute based around […]
