Lost in a Landscape at The Roman Baths
Create your own needle felted artwork inspired by Bath's landscapes and explore Roman wellbeing recommendations.
Create your own needle felted artwork inspired by Bath's landscapes and explore Roman wellbeing recommendations.
In February we often celebrate Valentine's Day. The Roman equivalent was Lupercalia - a seasonal special full of the joys of spring. The Romans liked to celebrate with special events and decorations for their seasonal festivals. Celebrate and make a special decoration, no need to book, just drop in. Included in admission.
Find out about current scientific research and investigate some Roman technology as part of British Science week. Find out more about the science behind the Roman Baths, get curious, and experience the past, present, and future of The Roman Baths. No booking required.
Marking International Women’s Day with a talk by Lindsay Allason-Jones revealing the lives of women in Roman Britain using inscriptions and archaeological finds to piece together the lives of women throughout Romano-British society..
Step back into Roman times and celebrate Quinquatria (or Quinquatrus), the five-day festival honoring the birth of the goddess Minerva. Traditionally held from 19–23 March, this festival was a highlight of the Roman calendar. Learn the fascinating history behind Quinquatria, create themed crafts to take home, follow a trail and uncover real Roman building materials that once formed […]
A unique opportunity to meet one of the museum professionals and explore the fascinating work that keeps the Roman Baths collection safe and accessible. Learn about collection management and the materials used to pack and protect objects, try your hand at wrapping objects securely, discover how we manage pests and environmental conditions to preserve history […]
Explore Cleopatra's story through ancient Latin sources, featuring selected readings with English translation including guided readings from original Latin texts and expert insights into the language and culture of the ancient world with George Sharpley, a former university teacher of Latin. Suitable for ages 16+ years.
Discover the legendary story of Dido, the African queen whose life was transformed by the arrival of Aeneas, a fugitive from Troy. This immersive day school will explore the myth of Dido and Aeneas through the lens of Virgil’s Aeneid, featuring selected readings with English translations, guided readings from Virgil’s Aeneid, and insightful discussions led […]
Dig for Roman artefacts (replicas) in a special excavation trench and learn how to identify, record, and uncover hidden treasures just like a real archaeologist Sessions at 11am and 12pm.
Celebrate a special Roman spring festival and create a flower garland to wear. Festivals in ancient Rome were a very important part of Roman life; one of the primary features of the Roman calendar. Throughout the year, special activities took place such as decorations, meals or games. There will also be Mission Floralia, a new […]
Search for the friendly faces of Lucius Marcius Memor, palace worker Sulinus and Aquae sulis resident Flavia. Discover Roman life in Bath through their every day experiences.
Draw creativity from the museum's collection, sparking ideas for your own creations, have an exclusive tour of the Roman Baths, learn to use modelling clay and tools, creating a series of models inspired by the museum's exhibits, and discover the lives and culture of Roman Britain, gaining insight into the historical context of your creations. […]
Neptune's festival links to the sea and rivers - make a special sea beasts mosaic.
Create a seasonal decoration using a weaving technique to coincide with the early summer festival of Lammas.