*Please note that this event will be taking place on 25 July and not 24 July as misprinted in Holburne News Summer 2024* We are fortunate to have secured exclusive private access to Stratfield Saye House and Gardens, home to the Dukes of Wellington since 1818. Following the Battle of Waterloo, the First Duke of Wellington...
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...
The Emerge Studio presents ‘Grassroots Bath’ a look beneath the surface of our city, in a night of street performances, drop-in workshops and disruptive art celebrating Bath's rich culture of grassroots creatives. Starting at 5:30pm the Holburne will be transformed into a street art and underground exhibition with pop-up talks, live DJs, performances, and work ...
Summer Holiday Art Camps Tuesday 30th July - Animal Kingdom Discover the wonderful winged beasts, flurry creatures and more hidden in the museum collection. Explore mark making and colour to create your own magnificent wings and more! 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 July + 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 August £45 a day + booking...
Summer Holiday Art Camps Wednesday 31st July - World Traveller Holburne collected objects from all around the globe, be an explorer yourself – make your own passport, world map and unique souvenirs. 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 July + 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 August £45 a day + booking fee For children aged 6-11...
Summer Holiday Art Camps Thursday 1st August - Buds and Blooms Discover the hidden histories and stories of the plants and blooms in nearby Sydney Gardens. Enjoy experimenting with found materials, clay and more! 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 July + 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 August £45 a day + booking fee For children...
Summer Holiday Art Camps Monday 5th August Vibrant Vases In the heart of the Holburne Museum you will find the wonderful hanging vases. Create your own hanging mobile bursting with texture, pattern and print inspired by the museum’s vast ceramics collection. 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 July + 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 August...
Summer Holiday Art Camps Tuesday 6th August - Moore Sculpture Become an experimental sculptor for the day, inspired by the wonderful miniature works of Henry Moore. Work with clay and found materials to construct your 3D artworks. 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 July + 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 August £45 a day + booking...
Summer Holiday Art Camps Wednesday 7th August - Food, Glorious Food! From Dutch still life paintings to Mr Doodle’s cartoon food. Create your own place mat and coaster and design and print your own food-inspired ‘tasty’ t shirt. 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 July + 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 August £45 a day +...
Summer Holiday Art Camps Thursday 8th August Astounding Architecture Design a concertina artwork inspired by the wonderful mix of old, new and natural architecture of the museum building and gardens. 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 July + 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 August £45 a day + booking fee For children aged 6-11...
Mini Doodlers Friday 9 August | 10.30am - 12.30pm | Drop-in FREE A morning of free, playful making designed for mini doodlers to get creative. Enjoy designing and decorating beautiful doodled flowers to take home. This workshop is suitable for younger doodlers aged 2+ No need to book just drop-in on the day. Children must...
Join University of Bath researchers ‘after hours’ at the Holburne Museum to explore the intersections of art and social science after-hours and explore the untold stories of the Museum. Immerse yourself in an eclectic programme of pop-up talks, screenings, craft, writing, scavenger hunts and more! FREE Entry with discounted entry to Henry Moore in Miniature...
