Tanya Harrod, author of The Crafts in Britain in the Twentieth Century, will explore Gillian Lowndes’s work in the context of the period in which British ceramicists pushed the boundaries of modern sculpture. The Garden Café will be open serving drinks from 6pm – 7pm The Car Park is FREE after 6pm and will close...
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Lubaina Himid’s practice includes paintings, drawings, and installations through which she seeks to uncover marginalised histories, figures, and cultural expressions. We are delighted to welcome her to the Holburne to hear more about the influences on her work, particularly the Lost Threads installation currently on show. Lubaina will be...
Organised by Friends of The Holburne
See the man himself in action! Watch Mr Doodle drawing ‘live’ from as he completes the final leg of his doodle installation on the Holburne cafe windows. Feeling inspired? Join us for our Dressed for Doodling, Free creative drop-in. Enjoy creating your own stylish doodled accessory to wear just like Mr Doodle does! When? Saturday 4...
Organised by Friends of The Holburne
Anyone for coffee and creativity? We're looking forward to our free, drop-in Creativity & Wellbeing coffee morning on Monday 13 May, 10.30 - 12 noon. Every year we mark the beginning of @MentalHealthAwareness Week by connecting through some calming, creative activities. Everyone is invited and you'll find a warm welcome if you come on your own. Fabric...
Mary Moore is the only child of Henry Moore. She has curated numerous exhibitions and written extensively on her father’s life and work as well as appearing on radio and television programmes internationally. She will be hosted by Chris Stephens, Director of the museum, in a discussion that explores Henry Moore’s life and legacy. Garden...
MA Dance | MA Fine Art | MA Music Performance Bath Spa University postgraduate students respond to the collection, the space and the history of the Holburne Museum in a playful, crossdisciplinary collaboration, combining artwork, music and dance. The building will be reanimated with contemporary artwork and site-specific performance that takes as its starting...
Time to stop, relax and enjoy a ‘go-slow’ evening of inspiring creativity and relaxation. Book a Sound Bath session in our beautiful gallery (pre-booking essential) BOOK HERE Book Yoga with Emma Reynolds in the Community Pavilion (pre-booking essential) BOOK HERE Try a gentle creative activity including printing a ‘Make Your Mark’ calico bag inspired by...
HOLBURNE PRIDE Celebrating our Creative Community Friday 14 & Saturday 15 June The Holburne Museum is celebrating PRIDE for the first time... Over two days our PRIDE event aims to increase the engagement of the local community with Queer arts and culture through talks, creative workshops, films, cabaret, and silent discos. Exclusively programmed by the...
Calm Sensory Sessions What are they? Calm Sensory Times have been created with neurodivergent children, families and adults in mind who may benefit from visiting the museum in a calmer and quieter period. When are they? We are trialing the new offer of Calm Sensory Times for the following times and dates, during the Mr...
Wonder at after-hours access to Forest of Imagination in the Holburne Gardens. Enjoy interactive and sensory experiences amongst the fascinating outdoor artworks FREE access to the collection galleries 5pm - 8.30pm Garden Cafe and Terrace open all evening No booking required - just turn up. Reduced entry to Henry Moore exhibition (£7) - optional pre-booking...
