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 techniques from West African weaving, quilting from the American South and European tapestry-making to create works that explore American history, African American and queer identity,...
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 are influenced by his early work as a graffiti artist, his training in graphic design and 3D animation, and his love of 18th century pastels...
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 interested in the work following extensive research into the Holburne’s collection after visiting in 2023. Born in Switzerland in 1980, he is well-known for his...
This will be a rare opportunity to see some of Turner’s finest watercolours from a private collection, in the 250th anniversary year since his birth. The exhibition will showcase Turner at his most experimental and gestural. The selection of works will also place him among notable contemporaries including Thomas Girtin and John Sell Cotman, to...
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 citywide campaign — the first of its kind — as iconic venues and cultural institutions join forces for Queer Bath 2025. Running from 26 May...
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 pops of texture and bold colour. Aimed at children and families who will benefit from a quieter creative workshop, paying attention to those with sensory...
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 pops of texture and bold colour. Suitable for children aged 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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 places available Join us for an hour of drawing as a professional model gracefully weaves through slow, meditative dance, inviting you to capture the movement...
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 behind the museum. Make time to slow down and connect with nature and yourself through a guided walk around Sydney Gardens and mindfulness session with...
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 + booking fee 10 places max. Suitable for 16+ A unique opportunity to experience a Sound...
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 room (ground floor of museum, opposite the shop) Suitable for 16+ Learn about aromatherapy to create your own pulse-point, 10 ml roller-ball perfume to take...
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 in the galleries and the opportunity to buy unique, limited edition designs by young designers from Bath Spa University. Something for all the senses ......
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 statement for further information
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 Card (Full time student), 18-25 yr olds Pathways to Wellbeing participants: £5 Art for All! 28 places available Fast paced and fun, Bath Portrait...
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, 10am - 12noon 16 places available = £10 per child + £2 booking fee (all children must be supported by an adult throughout the workshop) In...
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 when she appeared in the National Keyboard Finals of the BBC Young Musician competition. She has given solo and chamber recitals all over England, as...
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. Jarman’s Sebastiane (1976) was groundbreaking in its open and unapologetic depiction of homoeroticism, marking one of the first positive cinematic representations of gay sexuality. Told...
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 in British art of the 19th century. He was a curator at Tate Britain for more than 25 years and is a leading authority on...
Experimental Painting: Inspired by Turner's Landscapes Thursday 26 June | 10.30am-4pm | £85* In this workshop, award-winning artist Jen Gash https://www.jengash.co.uk/ will support attendees to use a variety of painting techniques to explore and create their own landscapes in acrylics and a wider range of materials. The current exhibition Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his...
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 FREE drop-in creative workshops - make your own Pride friendship and bead bracelets 5pm - 8pm FREE access to our collection and reduced entry fee...
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 touches on queer themes. Through the conversation we will find out more about the practice of new emerging talent, more about their work and their...
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 dazzled by performances from Drag Artists throughout the evening. Featuring: Miss Dynasty, BooHoo Mann, Zina Fandell, Anita Waz and more to be announced! You can...
By William Shakespeare Adapted by Matthew Emeny and Ed Viney Music by Samuel Freeman As the warm summer breeze flows, immerse yourself in Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love and fate. Romeo and Juliet unfolds in a world of passion, rivalry, and destiny, where two star-crossed lovers defy their feuding families in pursuit of true love....
Now With Extended Covered Seating!* BATH'S ONLY OPEN-AIR THEATRE FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR A 5TH BRILLIANT YEAR AT THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM GARDENS, GREAT PULTENEY ST, BATH, BA2 4DB TICKETS PRICED FROM £14 - £60 (family ticket) TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.GARDENTHEATREFEST.COM The Garden Theatre Festival is returning to Bath for its 5th year, and this time it’s...