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...
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...
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...
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...
*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...
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...
Celebrate the end of summer at the Holburne! Take a stroll through our collection galleries (FREE from 5pm), and enjoy reduced entry to Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries before it closes. Head to the Cafe and Gardens to sample food and drinks from a range of local flavours including Dos Dedos, The...
Family drop-in workshop: Dinosaur Party Wednesday 13th August | 10.30am-12.30pm | Free A family of dinosaurs have arrived at the museum in Nicolas Party’s exhibition! Create your own dinosaur character through playful art making. This workshop is aimed at early years artists, aged 3+. No need to book, just drop in on the day....
Summer Art Camps Tuesday 12th August - In miniature Recreate a miniature museum gallery to call your own. Select your favourite artworks to make in your own unique artist style, redecorate and curate! Include your own mini wall mural inspired by Nicolas Party. 28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children...
Summer Art Camps Monday 11th August - Paper Fashion Design wild and wonderful wearables from paper and card. Fold it, plait it, cut it, build it—get creative inspired by fashions from the 18th century. Did somebody say wigs? 28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs £48 per day,...
Sunday 10 August 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 Portrait...
Summer Art Camps Thursday 7th August - Me in 3D Work like a sculptor to turn yourself into a 3D portrait artwork! Develop practical making skills across a day long project, working in wire and modroc to model your own colourful likeness. 28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged...
