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 self-led series of missions across Bath, Bathford, Batheaston, Bathampton, Box and Bradford on Avon, including photo challenges, creative tasks and surprises. All proceeds support Friends of Bathford School (FOBS).
Spot all of the colourful eggs hidden around the play area and paddock. Find them all, hand your trail sheet into the cabin and get a little Easter treat! 50p from each trail sheet will go to RUHx.
With lamb, bunny and duckling petting, goat and alpaca walks, Easter egg trail, shearer and farrier demonstrations, face painting, bouncy castle, craft stalls and more.
A fun-filled morning exploring the eggs and nests of different species of birds of prey. Children will have the opportunity to fly a bird themselves, alongside crafts and hands-on activities all centred around different types of eggs and the interesting ways that birds build nests and protect their young. Suitable for ages 6+ years.
Bringing together employers, educators, and community stakeholders to discuss sector-specific skills gaps and influence future training. The aim to shape the curriculum to better prepare students for the workplace, address sector-specific skills shortages, strengthen talent pipeline and future workforce, and build connections with other industry professionals. 1 April: construction skills; 23 April: motor vehicle skills; […]
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.
Engineering workshops guided by the Education Officer; price included in admission. 31 March: LEGO® Engineering (book in advance). Build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Limited spaces, book in advance; suitable for ages 7+ years. 1 April: paper airplane engineering to explore how many ways are there to build a paper plane but […]
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 […]
Get creative and make a mini Easter garden.
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 […]
With creative den sessions, Easter crafts, chocolate treats and lawn games, woodland adventures, s’mores, glitter tattoos and Easter Hunt.
Outdoor fun with Easter trail around the parkland with 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.
30 March: Taylor Swift-inspired workshop for ages 5-16yrs (Westbury); 1 April: Stranger Things-inspired workshop for ages 14-18 yrs (Westbury); 1 April: orphan musicals mash-up workshop for ages 5-16yrs (Melksham); 8 April: Matilda-inspired workshop for ages 5-16yrs (Melksham).
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 […]
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 […]
An exhibition of unique monotype prints with a painterly quality. Created by local artist Jeffs, they are inspired by garden plants that he has recreated in unusual colour combinations. All works are for sale. Hosted in the small gallery, free entry.
Follow the Easter trail around the Gallery.
A fun-filled session of play and arty learning for ages 2-4 years designed for parents/carers and toddlers to play and enjoy art together. Each session includes a special child-friendly tour of the gallery, arts and crafts and play time.
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 celebration of the timeless beauty of the English countryside with daring, high-risk acts, fun, excitement and charm. To come to Giffords is to immerse yourself in another world and escape everyday life for a few hours.
