Upcoming Events

An amazing weekend exploring the vehicles, weapons and military life experienced by many during World War II featuring vehicles from the Reserve Collection alongside those from private collectors and enthusiasts from around the country, re-enactment groups, and individuals retelling the history and stories of those who lived through World War II.

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 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.

Calling all young science enthusiasts! Do you have a space or astronomy question you would love to know the answer to? Send in your questions and local space experts will do their best to answer them. Then visit the museum in half term and see your question on display along with the answer. There will be a prize for our favourite question in each age group. Age categories are: Up to 6 yrs; 7-10 yrs and 11-15 yrs. Please submit questions…

Celebrating a journey through the diversity of American landscapes, history and culture in this contemporary, immersive experience, where visitors join in and share their own stories. There will be large-scale-travel games, theatrical sets, and an array of American road-trip memorabilia, as well a chance to get up close to an original 1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide motorcycle, on loan from Haynes Motor Museum. Explore the origins and stories behind the cultural phenomenon, and be transported across thousands of miles on…

Explore the free children and adult museum trails through the museum to encourage doodling, drawing and creativity. .

Explore the free children and adult museum trails through the museum to encourage doodling, drawing and creativity. .

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 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.

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.

A survey of Moore’s sculptural output from his earliest works through to his last years, in which nothing is more than 30cm in size. The first exhibition of its kind, it will include works from every decade of Moore’s career, from the 1920s to the 1980s.

A survey of Moore’s sculptural output from his earliest works through to his last years, in which nothing is more than 30cm in size. The first exhibition of its kind, it will include works from every decade of Moore’s career, from the 1920s to the 1980s.

The first ever UK museum exhibition of internationally renowned artist and internet sensation, Mr Doodle. Primarily characterised by black ink on a white background, his graphic style conjures up a world of quirky creatures and anthropomorphic forms, using ink pens and spray paint to weave together what he describes as “graffiti spaghetti”. The selection of  personal sketchbooks will provide the starting point for a show that will fill the gallery and spread across the walls, floor and ceiling.

Suitable for 8-13 year olds focused around current collections and exhibitions to look at archaeology, history, natural history and art, and take part in practical activities such as archaeological recording, experiments, art, and walks to local archaeological sites.

Featuring around 100 posters, this blockbuster show brings bohemian Montmartre to Bath with bright colours and bold lines, Toulouse-Lautrec's striking artwork captured the essence of turn-of-the-century Parisian nightlife. Pieces include his first poster of the Moulin Rouge and the cancan dancers of La Troupe de Mademoiselle Eglantine, alongside works by other celebrated artists of the day. Steinlein’s iconic Tournée du Chat Noir, an advert for Ruinart champagne by Alphonse Mucha and theatre posters by Jules Cheret as well as work…

A one-hour acoustic, seated performance where Nick sings his uniquely crafted songs while playing his guitar accompanied by a backdrop of animated projections. Suitable for ages 3+ years; performances at 10:30am and 1:30pm.

A one-hour acoustic, seated performance where Nick sings his uniquely crafted songs while playing his guitar accompanied by a backdrop of animated projections. Suitable for ages 3+ years; performances at 10:30am and 1:30pm.

Suitable for 5-7 year olds and will be an introduction to popular topics and take part in fun activities such as role play, art and craft, dressing in costume and exploring the galleries. 4 year olds who have started school (or are being home educated) are welcomed.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi award-winning cultural phenomenon telling the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway – the story of America then, as told by America now.

Damsel in distress, Lucy Matravers engages Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth, Holmes and his partner Watson to resolve a dispute over a family will. Little do they know that this small case brings Holmes straight into the clutches of his arch enemy, James Moriarty!  This hilarious spoof is taken on by four actors, minimal furnishings and tons of jolly-good-fun… The game’s afoot! Suitable for ages 8+ years.

An amazing weekend exploring the vehicles, weapons and military life experienced by many during World War II featuring vehicles from the Reserve Collection alongside those from private collectors and enthusiasts from around the country, re-enactment groups, and individuals retelling the history and stories of those who lived through World War II.

Calling all young science enthusiasts! Do you have a space or astronomy question you would love to know the answer to? Send in your questions and local space experts will do their best to answer them. Then visit the museum in half term and see your question on display along with the answer. There will be a prize for our favourite question in each age group. Age categories are: Up to 6 yrs; 7-10 yrs and 11-15 yrs. Please submit questions…

Celebrating a journey through the diversity of American landscapes, history and culture in this contemporary, immersive experience, where visitors join in and share their own stories. There will be large-scale-travel games, theatrical sets, and an array of American road-trip memorabilia, as well a chance to get up close to an original 1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide motorcycle, on loan from Haynes Motor Museum. Explore the origins and stories behind the cultural phenomenon, and be transported across thousands of miles on…

Explore the free children and adult museum trails through the museum to encourage doodling, drawing and creativity. .

Explore the free children and adult museum trails through the museum to encourage doodling, drawing and creativity. .

Swish, squelch and splash your way through the 3-D sensory installations in Bear Wood to find real bears at the end in this fun family trail.