Celebrating all things light and joyful to mark Diwali, this festival takes place throughout the museum and gardens, inspired by Chila Kumari Singh Burman’s neon installations. Join us for a FREE evening jam packed with entertainment for all ages including:- Film screening of Joyland (certificate 15) Book here Colourful creative family workshops* Make a...
Colour and Texture - Decorative garland making, Family workshop Get festival ready by learning how to make your own beautiful garland. Take inspiration from the bold colours in Chila Kumari Singh Burman’s neon art to create your own signature yet stylish accessory. This workshop is programmed as part of our Festival of Light Up Late...
FREE admission for families during half-term (26 October - 3 November) + a ‘Fantastical Tails’ gallery trail inspired by the wonderful creatures and animals in Chila Kumari Singh Burman and Paula Rego's work (suitable for 6yrs+) Collect your trail for free from museum front desk and get exploring! Up to 2 free adult entries per...
Every Monday in October a member of the Holburne’s staff including the Director, Curator and Head of Learning, will be hosting FREE informal 'Walk & Talk' sessions, exploring how we reclaim narratives within our collection and sharing some of the work we are doing. This is an opportunity to share ideas and ask questions. Mondays...
Calm Sensory Session - Family Morning Tuesday 29 October, 9-11am, FREE Calm Sensory Sessions have been created with neurodivergent children, families and adults in mind who may benefit from visiting the museum in a calmer and quieter period. Explore the museum's first floor galleries 9-10am, then join for tea, coffee and a relaxed creative activity...
Mini Monsters Wednesday 30 October | 10.30am-12.30pm | FREE Family Creative Drop -In Drop-in to our Halloween-themed session to create fun mini-monster finger puppets! Activities designed for children aged 5+ Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Price includes a glass of prosecco or non-alcoholic alternative (cafe open from 6pm) Discussing his new book, Encounters with Artists, leading art critic and broadcaster Richard Cork will share his personal encounters with some of the world’s most influential artists including Louise Bourgeois, Francis Bacon, Henry Moore, David Hockney and Tracey Emin, revealing the...
We have regrettably had to cancel this event. We will be in touch with those who booked tickets.
Sunday afternoons Sunday 10 Nov Sunday 8 Dec Sunday 12 Jan 2- 4pm | £12.50 per ticket (price includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions) Cost: £12.50 Concession: £7 - Art Fund, NSU Card (Full time student), 18-25 yr olds Pathways to Wellbeing participants: £5 Art for All! 25 places available Fast paced and...
Print Day: Create a drypoint intaglio print Friday 15 November | 10am-4.30pm | £85 - pre-booking essential Join experienced printmaker Catharine Naylor to create a beautiful drypoint print inspired by the masters Goya and Rego. Catherine has worked for over 40 years with established printmaking studios and some of our leading artists and institutions. All...
Bath Spa University’s Textile students take over for one night only. Immerse yourself in their designs inspired by the curious artefacts from our decorative arts collections, and try your hand at knitting, stitching and screen printing in student-led workshops. Collection galleries FREE Special Exhibition - Reduced entry Cafe open all evening for drinks and nibbles...
*This event is now sold out* Marina Warner is a writer of fiction, criticism and history; her works include novels and short stories as well as studies of art, myths, symbols and fairytales. She wrote the introduction for Paula Rego’s 2010 publication of Nursery Rhymes and her recent collection, Forms of Enchantment, includes an essay...
