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...
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 most experimental and gestural. The selection of works also place him among notable contemporaries including Thomas Girtin and John Sell Cotman, to highlight the era...
This summer, the Holburne is partnering with The Museum of Colour, a digital museum celebrating the achievements of people in colour in the arts, to present a temporary display. Keeping it Real will share portraits of writers: three at the Holburne Museum and three at the Victoria Art Gallery, from 12 July to 17 September, to highlight the importance...
Our new gallery on the lower ground floor is now open The new space takes inspiration from the great treasury displays of the past, presenting one of the finest private collections of Renaissance silverware, paintings, bronzes, maiolica and gems from the Schroder family collection. The display of over 100 pieces of silver includes masterpieces such...
In the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen’s birth, the Holburne is delighted to present Illustrating Austen, a chance for audiences to see the artwork behind their favourite Austen novels. Centring around Austen’s stories and the characters she created, Illustrating Austen demonstrates how our favourite characters came to life on the page, how different artists depicted them in a range of...
This autumn, the Holburne is delighted to unveil Powder and Presence: Pastel Portraits in the Eighteenth Century, a new temporary collection display on the 2nd floor. In the 1700s, pastel rose in popularity as a favoured medium for both professional and amateur artists. Through Venetian and French influence, British artists embraced pastel for its soft and...
*Booking for this event has now closed. We programme several workshop with The Royal School of Needlework throughout the year, please keep an eye out for future events* Join us on Friday 12 September to create a beautiful Silk Shaded Floral Wreath design. During the day you will also have an opportunity to view some...
Handsome, clever, and rich—Emma Woodhouse believes herself the perfect matchmaker, but meddling in the lives of her friends proves far more complicated than she imagines. Gwyneth Paltrow stars in this thoughtful and elegant adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, balancing wit, romance and social observation. Join us at the Holburne Museum—a setting straight out of Austen’s pages—for this...
When the Dashwood sisters—pragmatic Elinor (Emma Thompson) and impulsive Marianne (Kate Winslet)—are left in reduced circumstances, they must chart a path through love, loss and polite society. Ang Lee’s acclaimed adaptation offers a nuanced, emotionally rich take on Austen’s tale of romance and resilience. Screened in the refined surroundings of the Holburne Museum, this special event...
Sunday 14 September Second Sunday of the month 2- 4pm | £12.50 per ticket (price includes free museum entry to collection galleries) 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 Club...
Sculpting the Earth brings together the ceramic works of three little-known women artists of the 20th century: Natalie Bevan, Psiche Hughes and Ann Stokes. The ceramic art of all three artists finds echoes in the charming, figurative output of 18th-century porcelain factories such as Meissen and Bow, examples of which are held in the Holburne’s own...
Cancelled - Young Press Pack: Review our new galleries! Unfortunately we have had to postpone this workshop, please keep an eye on our website for new date announcement. Saturday 20 September | 10am - 12pm | £15* (For young people, 16 - 25 yrs) Step into the world of art and journalism. Enjoy an exclusive...
Join us for a special panel discussion exploring the highlights of the exquisite Schroder Collection, and the historical context which informed the amassing of important collections such as these. Editor of Apollo Magazine Edward Behrens will be joined by a panel of experts including Dr Timothy Schroder, silver historian; Dr Silvia Davoli, Senior Curator Strawberry...
Home Education workshop - A Sustainable Georgian This workshop is specifically programmed for home educators (5-8yrs) to access and enjoy the museum's collection through exploration and creativity. Wednesday 24th September 2025, 10am - 12noon 16 places available = £8 per child + £2 booking fee (all children must be supported by an adult throughout the workshop) In this workshop...
Come and celebrate the launch of Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2025, staged in association with Longleat. Enjoy an evening of free family activities including storytellers, author signings, drawing fun with illustrators, pop-up bookshop and costume character meets. Lots of book-ish fun, guaranteed! Authors! Illustrators! Book signings! Roll Up for the Unicorn Academy Nail Bar!...
Ever wondered what connects the stunning Supertrees in Singapore, the iconic Olympic Park Stadium, and Everton Football Club’s new home? The answer lies right here in Bath. This is your chance to see how our city’s talent has helped design global landmarks and leads the market in sectors from Finance to Defence. Join us...
This compelling exhibition arrives in the south, having opened at The Pier in Orkney in June. It brings together the paintings of Winifred Nicholson (1893–1981) and Andrew Cranston (b. 1969), curated by the designer and collector Jonathan Anderson, in collaboration with Andrew Cranston and the gallerist Richard Ingleby. The display explores the connections and...
Almost everything we think we know about Jane Austen is wrong, according to the author Helena Kelly. Instead, she introduces the reader to a passionate woman living in an age of revolution; who used her writing to grapple with the weightiest of subjects - feminism, slavery, abuse, the power of the Church, even evolution -...