October 2022
Halloween at the Herschel Museum
Get in the Halloween mood early with a series of talks about the myths and legends surrounding the night sky at this spellbinding time of year, as well as learning about the Moon itself. If the skies are clear, telescopes will be available to observe the stars and distant planets, with some spooky astronomers on hand to guide you across the galaxy. Tickets are for up to 6 people; sessions run 6:15-7:15pm, 7:20-8:20pm, 8:25-9:25pm, and 9:30-10:30pm.
Find out more »February 2023
Star Viewfinders at the Herschel Museum
Make a star viewfinder and take part in the National Star Count. Find out how light pollution can affect our views of the constellations and see how many stars you can spot from your back garden! Drop in activity free with museum entry.
Find out more »April 2023
Make your own Planet Suncatcher at the Herschel Museum
As spring emerges, ensure you make the most of the sunshine with a fabulous planet suncatcher to hang in your window and fill your room with colour! Free drop-in activity.
Find out more »May 2023
Make your own constellation telescope at the Herschel Museum
William Herschel made his own telescopes by hand, and so can you! View different constellations through your telescope, then later on you can see if you can spot the same stars in the night sky and budding scientists can use a torch to explore the effects of light pollution on our view of the stars.Free but children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Find out more »August 2023
Wonder Women of Science at the Herschel Museum
Join a team of staff and students from the University of Bath creating an artwork inspired by Caroline Herschel and other wonder women in Science. There will also be crafts and a special trail around the museum running throughout the day.
Find out more »Sun and Space Sundays at the Herschel Museum
Join the Herschel Museum, Herschel Society and Bath Astronomers to learn about the Herschel family, who revolutionised astronomy in the 18th and 19th century. Join in with solar astronomy and fun activities during the day. This is a free activity, with no booking required.
Find out more »October 2023
Make a Flying Comet at The Herschel Museum
Did you know Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets in her lifetime? Make your own air-powered comet and see how far it will fly! Drop-in self-led activity included in museum entry. Children go free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Find out more »Make a Flying Comet at The Herschel Museum
Did you know Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets in her lifetime? Make your own air-powered comet and see how far it will fly! Drop-in self-led activity included in museum entry. Children go free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Find out more »Make a Flying Comet at The Herschel Museum
Did you know Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets in her lifetime? Make your own air-powered comet and see how far it will fly! Drop-in self-led activity included in museum entry. Children go free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Find out more »Make a Flying Comet at The Herschel Museum
Did you know Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets in her lifetime? Make your own air-powered comet and see how far it will fly! Drop-in self-led activity included in museum entry. Children go free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Find out more »Make a Flying Comet at The Herschel Museum
Did you know Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets in her lifetime? Make your own air-powered comet and see how far it will fly! Drop-in self-led activity included in museum entry. Children go free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Find out more »Make a Flying Comet at The Herschel Museum
Did you know Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets in her lifetime? Make your own air-powered comet and see how far it will fly! Drop-in self-led activity included in museum entry. Children go free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Find out more »Make a Flying Comet at The Herschel Museum
Did you know Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets in her lifetime? Make your own air-powered comet and see how far it will fly! Drop-in self-led activity included in museum entry. Children go free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Find out more »Make a Flying Comet at The Herschel Museum
Did you know Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets in her lifetime? Make your own air-powered comet and see how far it will fly! Drop-in self-led activity included in museum entry. Children go free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Find out more »Make a Flying Comet at The Herschel Museum
Did you know Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets in her lifetime? Make your own air-powered comet and see how far it will fly! Drop-in self-led activity included in museum entry. Children go free, accompanied by a paying adult.
Find out more »February 2024
Binary Stars whirligigs at the Herschel Museum
One of William Herschel’s many discoveries was Binary Stars: a pair of stars that orbit each other like spinning dancers. Make a traditional whirligig toy and set your very own pair of stars spinning! Drop in activity, no booking required.
Find out more »Binary Stars whirligigs at the Herschel Museum
One of William Herschel’s many discoveries was Binary Stars: a pair of stars that orbit each other like spinning dancers. Make a traditional whirligig toy and set your very own pair of stars spinning! Drop in activity, no booking required.
Find out more »Binary Stars whirligigs at the Herschel Museum
One of William Herschel’s many discoveries was Binary Stars: a pair of stars that orbit each other like spinning dancers. Make a traditional whirligig toy and set your very own pair of stars spinning! Drop in activity, no booking required.
Find out more »Binary Stars whirligigs at the Herschel Museum
One of William Herschel’s many discoveries was Binary Stars: a pair of stars that orbit each other like spinning dancers. Make a traditional whirligig toy and set your very own pair of stars spinning! Drop in activity, no booking required.
Find out more »Binary Stars whirligigs at the Herschel Museum
One of William Herschel’s many discoveries was Binary Stars: a pair of stars that orbit each other like spinning dancers. Make a traditional whirligig toy and set your very own pair of stars spinning! Drop in activity, no booking required.
Find out more »Dark skies appreciation at the Herschel Museum
Stargaze with the Bath Astronomers from the garden where William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus on the 13 March 1781. The astronomers will discuss about appreciating dark skies and the impact of light pollution, as well as all things astronomy and space.tet
Find out more »Binary Stars whirligigs at the Herschel Museum
One of William Herschel’s many discoveries was Binary Stars: a pair of stars that orbit each other like spinning dancers. Make a traditional whirligig toy and set your very own pair of stars spinning! Drop in activity, no booking required.
Find out more »Binary Stars whirligigs at the Herschel Museum
One of William Herschel’s many discoveries was Binary Stars: a pair of stars that orbit each other like spinning dancers. Make a traditional whirligig toy and set your very own pair of stars spinning! Drop in activity, no booking required.
Find out more »Binary Stars whirligigs at the Herschel Museum
One of William Herschel’s many discoveries was Binary Stars: a pair of stars that orbit each other like spinning dancers. Make a traditional whirligig toy and set your very own pair of stars spinning! Drop in activity, no booking required.
Find out more »Binary Stars whirligigs at the Herschel Museum
One of William Herschel’s many discoveries was Binary Stars: a pair of stars that orbit each other like spinning dancers. Make a traditional whirligig toy and set your very own pair of stars spinning! Drop in activity, no booking required.
Find out more »