Discover the wonders of space travel and find out where NASA is going next in this amazing, interactive exhibition about American space exploration. Visitors will be able to reach for the moon, follow astronauts and go stargazing, with lots of exciting models and activities to enjoy.
Featuring the incredible nightscape, planetary, and deep sky photography of the local amateur astronomy community in and around Bath. The exhibition invites visitors to delve into the exciting world of astrophotography, explore the basic techniques, and marvel at the celestial imagery captured, as well as allowing visitors to compare drawings William Herschel and his son, […]
Make a magical moonlit landscape from paper and add your favourite winter constellation in the night sky. No booking required; free with museum entry (children enter the museum for free with a paying adult).
Free Planetarium show.
Make a model of the Sun, Earth and Moon in orbit, just in time for Lunar New Year and discover the journey the Moon takes around the Earth every month. Drop-in, free with museum admission.
Step into the colourful ‘Look Around Playground’ in the Theatre of Curiosity and see how sensory objects prompt you to explore your surroundings differently; complete a Passport to the Stars in the Open City Lab and find out what Jupiter smells like; meet some magical creatures in need of help in live show Fairytale SOS; take […]
An opportunity to stargaze with the Bath Astronomers in the garden where William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus from on 13 March 1781. The event will go ahead even if the weather does not permit observing. The museum will be open to explore and the Bath Astronomers will provide talks and tours with museum staff. […]
Make a paper galaxy pinwheel and watch it spin in the breeze! Drop in craft, free with museum admission (children enter the museum free with a paying adult).
Make rainbows and explore the properties of light, with this fun science activity using recycled materials. Drop-in activity, free with museum entry; children enter the museum free with a paying adult.
Solargazing in the garden with Bath Astronomers will be on hand to show you how to safely view the sun. Free with museum entry, no prior booking required.
