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 […]
If music is your passion, see what life is like for a Specialist Musician at Wells, the only UK school that offers a government-recognised specialist music programme within an all-round school. You will find out what it really means to focus on your music and gain a proper insight from our pupils. Ideally suited […]
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 […]
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.
Commemorating the centenary of the 1926 General Strike and what happened in Bath with Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock, and Bath Trades Council. Learn about the untold story of Bath and industrial unrest through displays, talks, and films.
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.
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.
If you are unsure about your future, this is a chance to explore choices in a friendly environment, try a course, meet expert tutors, and experience college life. Sessions run at both City Centre Campus and Somer Valley Campus.
Find out more about the Centre, how they can help you and how much it costs, your journey as a patient, the laboratory team and the state of the art technology, IVF, ICSI and IUI treatments, success rates, the use of donor sperm services and counselling and treatment support services. In addition, free mini consultations […]
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 […]
Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Unfortunately she also has a quick temper! Can she learn to tolerate the infuriating Gwendoline Lacey, or value the kind-hearted Sally Hope? Can she save the school play and rescue terrified Mary Lou from the grip of a raging storm? If she can […]
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 series of engaging and interactive activities and discussions designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of autism and ADHD. It explores how the brains of individuals with autism and ADHD function and how neurodiverse people experience the world as well as examining support strategies and treatments aimed at parents, friends, colleagues, and educators. You will […]
An opportunity to enjoy storytime sessions every week in term time. No need to book – just drop in.
Gain valuable skills to support others.
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.
Learn to repair your clothes including Boro and Sashiko, embroidery, applique patch, English darning, reverse darning and Swiss darning. All materials and tools included; book single or multiple sessions.
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 […]
With independent artisan traders, food and drink, live music and entertainment.
A viral video; a company capitalising on fear; prank calls; class divide; and a cat memorial. The ever-increasing income gap between the rich and the poor has pushed the residents of Burnside Town to lose all trust in the world, but what happens when a community truly reaches breaking point? A dark, comic story about […]
Learn to repair your clothes including Boro and Sashiko, embroidery, applique patch, English darning, reverse darning and Swiss darning. All materials and tools included; book single or multiple sessions.
