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 […]
Tulip displays in the borders around Sphynx Court and through the pear orchard, the parterre, Fountain Court, and a 'living library' display of different cultivars in pots in Stable Court. In addition to the floral display, the house will be highlighting its historic links to the Netherlands and the tulip through its collection of blue […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Play by Charlotte Delbo that brings to life the voices of French female political prisoners in Auschwitz. First published in 1974, the drama captures their daily struggle to survive amid unimaginable brutality, as they cling to solidarity, memory, and fragments of hope. At its heart lies a haunting question: who will live to carry their […]
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 […]
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 […]
An opportunity to go on a tour of the schools and meet with key staff members. Please email the school admin@churchfields.wilts.sch.uk for further details and to book.
An opportunity to go on a tour of the schools and meet with key staff members. Please email the school admin@churchfields.wilts.sch.uk for further details and to book.h sop
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 […]
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 […]
Major exhibition highlighting how John Piper (1903-92) responded to the landscape and architecture of the south country of Wiltshire and Dorset. Piper made some of his most significant paintings of subjects from this area, including Stourhead, Fonthill and Lacock, and one of his finest early collages is of the neolithic site at Avebury. The exhibition […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
An opportunity to tour the facilities and discuss the courses available for school leavers and adult learners. 6 May: Taster Session for years 10 and 11.
5-week course to learn how to control camera settings for studio work and sync with flash, use one-light setups and modifiers, how to photograph products with professional studio techniques, experiment with long exposures, light painting, and creative effects, and explore fashion studio photography and edit your images for a polished finish. Each session includes a […]
An opportunity to enjoy storytime sessions every week in term time. No need to book – just drop in.
Learn about traditional Japanese tea culture through a Tea Ceremony hosted in the museum galleries. Try ceremonial grade matcha tea prepared for you by Yukie Williams. With over a decade’s experience in practising tea ceremonies, known as sadō (茶道), Yukie draws inspiration from both her training and her early years in Japan. Alongside Yukie Williams, Yukie […]
An opportunity to visit the College and discover the range of courses, tour the facilities, meet tutors, and speak to student services about funding, transport, careers advice and learning support. Please register to reserve your place.
A hands-on, beginner friendly course designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of darkroom practice over 5 weeks. The course introduces film cameras and shooting techniques, how to develop black & white film, darkroom safety and setup, printing techniques using enlargers, and creative processes like dodging, burning, and light painting.
Baby and toddler mornings offering a different theme each week, are designed for parents, carers, grandparents and children aged 0-4 years. 24 April: Music Rhyme Time (sing‑along with favourite nursery rhymes and instrument‑making); 1 May: Water Fun (explore outdoor water‑play stations and take part in gentle ‘sink or float’ science); 8 May: Springtime (spring-themed stories […]
