Diedrick Brackens: Woven Stories
We were pleased to present the first exhibition in the UK by Diedrick Brackens (b. 1989, Texas, US) in spring 2025. Born in Texas in 1989, his hand-crafted works employ...
We were pleased to present the first exhibition in the UK by Diedrick Brackens (b. 1989, Texas, US) in spring 2025. Born in Texas in 1989, his hand-crafted works employ...
Our new installation brings together recent works by Nicolas Party. Born in Switzerland in 1980, Party is well-known for his soft pastel works, site-specific murals and immersive installations. The latter...
In the Picture Gallery, Nicolas Party has created a large-scale mural responding to one of the works in our collection: A Brawl between Peasants by Benjamin Gerritsz. Cuyp (1612–1652). Party became...
In the 250th anniversary year since his birth, this is a rare opportunity to see some of Turner’s finest watercolours from a private collection. The exhibition showcases Turner at his...
A Citywide Celebration of LGBTQ+ Arts, Culture & Heritage The rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ lives, stories and creativity in Bath will be celebrated during five weeks of activity in a...
Dream Landscapes: Calm Sensory Drop-In Workshop Thursday 29th May | 10am-11.30am | Free A fun, colourful workshop inspired by Nicolas Party’s vivid landscapes. Create your own collaged concertina artwork with...
Dream Landscapes: Family drop-in workshop Friday 30th May | 10.30am -12.30pm | Free A fun, colourful workshop inspired by Nicolas Party’s vivid landscapes. Create your own collaged concertina artwork with...
Drawing from life with a clothed model Friday 30th May, 6 – 7pm Programmed as part of Mindful May Up Late With Giuliana Terran in Brownsword Gallery FREE 25...
Nature & Mindfulness Walk With Emily Malik from EcoWild Friday 30 May, 6.30-7.30 pm £8.00 + booking fee 12 places available, suitable for 16+ yrs Meet in the café garden...
CANCELLED Sound Bath in the Brownsword Gallery Friday 30th May, 7.45 - 8.45 pm Programmed as part of Mindful May Up Late Sarah Hayler – from Soul Spa £25.00 +...
Aromatherapy workshop with Lindsay Woodman Friday 30th May, 7.45 – 8.45pm Programmed as part of Mindful May Up Late £13 + booking fee 10 places available CLORE learning...
Relax and unwind with us as we ‘go slow’. An evening of chilled music, inspiring creativity and therapeutic treats (fancy a Sound Bath?) including a free clothed life drawing session...
An immersive two day celebration curated by industry professionals, offering attendees a unique experience to observe the British Fashion Industry up close. The 2025 Festival has been postponed - see...
Sunday 8 June Second Sunday of the month 2- 4pm | £12.50 per ticket (price includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions) Cost: £12.50 Concession: £7 - Art Fund, NUS...
Home Education workshop - KS1 Sensing Sculpture This workshop is specifically programmed for home educators (5-8yrs) to access and enjoy the museum's collection through exploration and creativity. Thursday 12th June 2025,...
Join us for an evening recital in the Picture Gallery with acclaimed pianist Helen Reid, featuring works by Clara Schumann, Chopin, Schubert and Rachmaninov. Helen first came to public attention...
As part of Queer Bath, FilmBath and the Holburne Museum present a special screening of Derek Jarman’s Sebastiane—a visually arresting and profoundly poetic reimagining of the life of St Sebastian....
Join Ian Warrell, the curator of our exhibition 'Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries', as he explores the watercolours in more detail. Ian is an independent art historian specialising...
Experimental Painting: Inspired by Turner's Landscapes Thursday 26 June | 10.30am-4pm | £85* In this workshop, award-winning artist Jen Gash will support attendees to use a variety of painting techniques...
Join our FREE inclusive creative evening to celebrate Queer Bath! Programmed by our amazing team of young volunteers - the Holburne Future Collective - the evening includes: 5pm - 8pm...
Join us as we delve deeper into the practice of new emerging artists from Emerge Studios. Holburne Curator Ben Sharp hosts this fascinating conversation with two emerging artists, who’s work...
Back after its huge success last year, join the Holburne as it celebrates PRIDE in style. Hosted by the fabulous duo Cynthia and Spank, dance the night away and be...
The heart of the present day Collection was formed by Sir Thomas William Holburne (1793-1874). As a second son, Thomas William (generally known as William) first pursued a naval career. He ultimately inherited the Baronetcy in 1820 following the death of his elder brother, Francis, at the Battle of Bayonne in 1814.
In 1882 this collection of over 4,000 objects, pictures and books was bequeathed to the people of Bath by Holburne’s sister, Mary Anne Barbara Holburne. One of the Holburne’s main purposes is to preserve the things that have been entrusted to our care.