The Holburne has been working with MA Fine Art students from Bath Spa University on a live brief to 'Play the Museum' - this will be the opening night of a one week pop-up exhibition of innovative and thought-provoking responses to our 18th century collection - discover film, live performance, fascinating tours and creative activities...
Join us to celebrate Creativity & Wellbeing week! Free, and open to all. Immerse yourself in gentle creative activity and experience the joy of making alongside others. Find out about our free Pathways to Wellbeing Programme offering creative health groups, designed to support mental health and wellbeing.
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...
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.
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 ......
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...
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
