Stick, stuff and sew a squishy felt “planet pal” to take home in a drop-in, guided craft activity. Suitable for ages 5+ years.
Tag: The Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Solar System Trail at the Herschel Museum
The planets of our solar system have hidden around the Museum rooms this summer. Once you’ve spotted them all, colour in a planet sticker to take home. Free with museum entry, and children enter the museum for free with a paying adult.
Solargazing at the Herschel Museum
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.
Make a Spectroscope at The Herschel Museum
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.
Galaxy Spinners at the Herschel Museum
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).
Stargazing with Bath Astronomers at the Herschel Museum
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....
Planetarium Show: journey through the solar system at Bath Central Library
Travel on a journey through space this summer to find out about the amazing space discoveries of astronomers William and Caroline Herschel, from the planet Uranus to comets and nebulae. Suitable for ages 7+ years, pre-booking essential. Sessions run from 10:30am to 3:30pm.
Make a spinning moon model at the Herschel Museum
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.
Snow and Stars Collage at the Herschel Museum
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).
The Herschel Museum purchases planetarium with £18,500 West of England grant
The project Herschel Museum of Astronomy – A New Museum for the 21st Century has received a £18,500 West of England Small Museums Grant, funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The Herschel Museum of Astronomy – Bath’s historic house museum dedicated to the discoveries and achievements of brother-sister duo William and Caroline...