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...
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...
The Holburne Museum is delighted to present Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print, a vibrant celebration of one of Britain’s most influential fashion designers. This dazzling exhibition brings together a spectacular selection of Dame Zandra Rhodes’ screen-printed garments from the 1960s, 70s and 80s, shown as complete ensembles on vintage Adel Rootstein mannequins. Known...
Discover The Shape of Care, a group exhibition which invites us to pause and consider where care lives in our daily routines and how it shapes our sense of belonging. Over the past year, our Pathways to Wellbeing community has explored what care looks like — it's presence and absence, the moments in which it is given...
As legendary photographer Sir Don McCullin turns 90, the Holburne is proud to present Broken Beauty, a rich selection of images drawn from across McCullin’s career: from London to Vietnam, Northern Ireland to Cyprus, scenes of violence and suffering offset by still-lives and landscapes from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and his home in Somerset....
Join the Holburne Future Collective on Thursday 12 March at 5pm for an exciting tote bag lino printing workshop!. Spend the evening carving and printing your own bold design - with a complimentary tote bag included, or feel free to bring along your own clothing to upcycle to make it uniquely yours. The Ballroom will be...
A creative writing workshop exploring personal histories through objects, portraits and memory Authors have long used the everyday objects found in portraits – a necklace, a book, a carefully held glove – as keys to hidden lives. In this warm and welcoming workshop, we’ll take a fresh look at the Holburne’s portraits and explore how...
Home Education workshop - Stamp, Print, Repeat! This workshop is specifically programmed for home educators (5yrs+) to access and enjoy the museum's collection through exploration and creativity. Monday 16th March 2026, 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...
Full of warmth and insight, 'Almost Liverpool 8' explores the people, history, and evolving identity of Liverpool’s Toxteth district. Previously the subject of iconic photographs by Don McCullin, a group of filmmakers explore the neighbourhood 50 years later. Featuring the various communities in Toxteth, or 'L8', the film weaves together the everyday lives of residents...
Up Late at Holburne: Unanchored with EMERGE Emerge Studio presents an evening of open-ended exploration. Let go of fixed routes and expectations, and drift through a series of free art exhibitions, performances, and workshops across the museum. For one night only, the Holburne becomes a space for unanchored wandering, curiosity, and playful discovery. Move at your...
Geometric Wonders – Tuesday 7th April Where maths meets art! Delve into the rich history of Islamic art to design your own geometric inspired hanging, bursting with colour, line and repeated patterns. £49 per day + £2 booking fee For children 6-11 years Explore wondrous ancient treasures, see world class artists and enjoy...
A Treasure Trove – Wednesday 8th April Explore the treasures of the museum’s newest Schroder gallery, filled to the brim with wonderous silver, gems, jewels from around the globe. Design your own beautiful, glistening treasures through drawing, paint and sculpture. £49 per day + £2 booking fee For children 6-11 years Explore wondrous...
