Book your tickets in advance or pay on arrival. General Entry tickets include all exhibitions and the Collection Galleries. Members free. The Holburne is proud to present the first ever UK museum exhibition of internationally renowned artist and internet sensation, Mr Doodle. Born with an innate passion for doodling, Mr Doodle, also known as Sam...
Book your tickets in advance or pay on arrival. General Entry tickets include all exhibitions and the Collection Galleries. Members free. The Holburne Museum is delighted to present Henry Moore in Miniature, a survey of Moore’s sculptural output from his earliest works through to his last years, in which nothing is more than 30cm in...
Moore or Less: Adult Sculpture Workshop NEW DATE ADDED - Friday 12 July | 10-4pm | £85 Wednesday 3 July | 10-4pm | £85 Enjoy a day of explorative sculpture with sculptor Anna Gillespie. Inspired by Henry Moore's maquettes and hand-held pieces, use wax, clay and natural, found materials to explore form, abstraction and spatial...
Chris Stephens, Director of the Holburne, will chair a lively conversation with Sebastiano Barassi, Head of Collections & Programmes at Henry Moore Foundation and Francesca Whitham, specialist in modern and contemporary art at Dreweatts auction house, exploring the impact and influence of Moore’s work in the 20th century. The Garden Cafe will be open for...
This day trip is a rare chance to see a spectacular contemporary walled garden, not usually open to the public. Set in four acres, it was commissioned in 2004 and designed by Pascal Cribier, one of the most notable garden designers of his generation, and the only layout by him in this country. Cribier’s...
Impromptu Shakespeare has been a hit at Edinburgh Fringe, Bristol Shakespeare Festival, and appeared on BBC Shakespeare Live. About this event Impromptu Shakespeare returns to the Garden for an evening of on-the-spot laughter and new sonnets … With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by...
Join the HandleBards at the Garden Theatre Festival for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. About this event Four young lovers find themselves lost in a magical forest, where the Fairy King and Queen are fighting for the possession of a changeling boy. A group of amateur actors head to the same forest to...
Moore or Less: Adult Sculpture Workshop Friday 12 July | 10-4pm | £85 Enjoy a day of explorative sculpture with sculptor Anna Gillespie. Inspired by Henry Moore's maquettes and hand-held pieces, use wax, clay and natural, found materials to explore form, abstraction and spatial relationships. *Gallery tour, morning refreshments and all materials provided. Image...
Join the HandleBards at the Garden Theatre Festival for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. About this event Four young lovers find themselves lost in a magical forest, where the Fairy King and Queen are fighting for the possession of a changeling boy. A group of amateur actors head to the same forest to...
Join the HandleBards at the Garden Theatre Festival for a hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. About this event Four young lovers find themselves lost in a magical forest, where the Fairy King and Queen are fighting for the possession of a changeling boy. A group of amateur actors head to the same forest to...
Bath Carnival – Graffiti/ Doodle drop-in Saturday 13 July, 10.30am -12.30pm Holburne Museum – back garden Calling Young Men (16 – 25yrs) interested in a new social/ creative group @Holburne Museum What to expect: Graffiti boards to fill (taking inspiration from Mr Doodle’s current Take-over of the museum) Meet Matt (Lead Artist) and...
Doodle Day with Bath Carnival Saturday 13 July | 11am - 3pm | Drop-in FREE The carnival is in town! Join us in our celebrations and help us create a doodled mural inspired by all things carnival and our current exhibition Mr Doodle: Museum Mayhem. Free Doodle Mask Making = Clore Learning Room Free Doodle...
Based on the classic novel by E. Nesbit About this event All aboard! Tethered Wits invites you to embark on a magical journey filled with fun, music, and heartwarming storytelling. Meet the Waterbury children: Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis. They are ordinary children living in an ordinary house, until one day, a mysterious event changes their lives forever....
Tethered Wits cordially invites you to an uproarious adventure with P.G. Wodehouse’s beloved characters, Jeeves and Wooster! About this event Enter the whimsical world of Bertie Wooster, an affable young gentleman with a penchant for getting himself in the most outlandish predicaments. Thankfully, he has his razor-sharp valet, Jeeves, to rescue him from all sorts of...
Calf 2 Cow returns with a fresh take on a legendary detective duo. Full of slapstick galore this will certainly be a comical night! About this event “Watson, I’m sorry to say but they are dead, murdered, killed! This will be our toughest investigation yet, get my coat and my hat!” Calf 2 Cow returns...
Calf 2 Cow returns with a fresh take on a legendary detective duo. Full of slapstick galore this will certainly be a comical night! About this event “Watson, I’m sorry to say but they are dead, murdered, killed! This will be our toughest investigation yet, get my coat and my hat!” Calf 2 Cow returns...
One of the leading experts on 20th century British painting and sculpture, Chris Stephens, Director of the Holburne, has published extensively on Henry Moore and curated Tate Britain’s major retrospective in 2010. He will share his insights into Moore’s work and dig into the themes of our current exhibition, including the importance of intimacy to...
Calf 2 Cow returns with a fresh take on a legendary detective duo. Full of slapstick galore this will certainly be a comical night! About this event “Watson, I’m sorry to say but they are dead, murdered, killed! This will be our toughest investigation yet, get my coat and my hat!” Calf 2 Cow returns...
Calf 2 Cow returns with a fresh take on a legendary detective duo. Full of slapstick galore this will certainly be a comical night! About this event “Watson, I’m sorry to say but they are dead, murdered, killed! This will be our toughest investigation yet, get my coat and my hat!” Calf 2 Cow returns...
Calf 2 Cow returns with a fresh take on a legendary detective duo. Full of slapstick galore this will certainly be a comical night! About this event “Watson, I’m sorry to say but they are dead, murdered, killed! This will be our toughest investigation yet, get my coat and my hat!” Calf 2 Cow returns...
Multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre invite you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring this most magical musical. About this event Get ready to think happy thoughts and fly high as the mischievous Peter embarks on an awfully big adventure. Introducing Wendy Darling to the lost boys, the cheeky Tinkerbell, the hilarious Smee, and a host...
Calf 2 Cow returns with a fresh take on a legendary detective duo. Full of slapstick galore this will certainly be a comical night! About this event “Watson, I’m sorry to say but they are dead, murdered, killed! This will be our toughest investigation yet, get my coat and my hat!” Calf 2 Cow returns...
Summer Holiday Art Camps Wednesday 24th July Doodletastic Drawing Mr Doodle has taken over the museum! Stretch your doodle skills with fun drawing games and prompts. Complete the doodle-look by making your own doodled accessories. 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 July + 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 August £45 a day + booking fee...
Summer Holiday Art Camps Thursday 25th July Colour, Print, Process Every artist enjoys the chance to experiment with new processes. Enjoy making your own wall hanging from a day of playful art making, designed to inspire and excite. 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 July + 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 August £45 a day...
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...
*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...
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 at the Holburne. Starting at 5:30pm the Holburne will be transformed into a street art and underground exhibition with pop-up talks, live DJs,...
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...