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...
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...
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...
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...
By Jane Austen Adapted by Matthew Emeny and Ed Viney Music by Samuel Freeman As the sun shines and the sounds of nature fill the air, step into the world of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Follow the spirited and independent Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, class, and society in a tale full of...
The Holburne Museum is delighted to announce our Partner Schools Summer Exhibition! The exhibition themed 'I spy with my little eye' will feature work from local young artists from Threeways School, Widcombe Junior School, Paulton Junior School and St Michael’s Junior Church School. Available to view for free in the museum's Clore Learning room (ground...
Bath Carnival Creativity! Animal masks and outdoor Pastel Mural Saturday 12th July | 11am-3pm | Free The carnival is in town! Help us celebrate by creating your own animal metamorphosis mask, inspired by the works of Nicolas Party. Expect feathers, scales and more. Outdoors we’ll be creating a huge pastel ‘carnival’ mural - come and...
Sunday 13 July 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...
By Frances Hodgson Burnett Adapted by Eloise Hare and Peter Bottley Produced in association with The Plandits Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world - The Secret Garden. A brand new re-imagining of the classic Frances Hodgson Burnett book brought to you by The...
Join us for a special evening in partnership with EMERGE Studios, showcasing Soft Rebellion: Reframing Craft in the Gallery Space: Unpicking the Margins Between Textile Tradition and Fine Art Mastery Curated by Emerge Studio residents Lily Serendipity and Lola Bennett, Soft Rebellion is a bold new exhibition that invites visitors to question where craft ends...
Summer Art Camps Monday 28th July - Wonderful watercolours Paint like the greats! Be inspired by our exhibition of Turner’s landscapes, to create a watercolour landscape concertina. Develop observational skills by making ‘en plein air’ artworks in neighbouring Sydney Gardens. 28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs £48...
Summer Art Camps Tuesday 29th July - Folklore and legends Step into a world of magic and mystery! Create your own mythical beast inspired by ancient tales and folklore. Explore print, collage, and more to make a hanging to display at home. 28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged...
Summer Art Camps Wednesday 30th July - Art through history Time travel though history and discover precious objects in the museum collection spanning centuries. Create your own time capsule of artworks and objects. From Ancient to modern eras, enjoy exciting materials and learning from history. 28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm |...
Summer Art Camps Thursday 31st July - Dream worlds Surreal landscapes and colourful trees have arrived at the Holburne. Take inspiration from artist Nicolas Party to create a 3D dream world in pastel and mixed media. 28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs £48 per day, per child...