Holburne Museum, Bath
@holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social
Art gallery and Museum with a great cafe in beautiful Bath (also known as 'Lady Danbury's House' in Bridgerton)
Help us make Bath even better for everyone who visits! 💬
We’re proud to support Visit Bath in research into what makes our region special and where we can improve.
You’ll also have the chance to win a £50 Bath Gift Card! 🎁
👉 Take the survey here: http://bit.ly/47HJpcn
We’re proud to support Visit Bath in research into what makes our region special and where we can improve.
You’ll also have the chance to win a £50 Bath Gift Card! 🎁
👉 Take the survey here: http://bit.ly/47HJpcn
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Help us make Bath even better for everyone who visits! 💬
We’re proud to support Visit Bath in research into what makes our region special and where we can improve.
You’ll also have the chance to win a £50 Bath Gift Card! 🎁
👉 Take the survey here: http://bit.ly/47HJpcn
We’re proud to support Visit Bath in research into what makes our region special and where we can improve.
You’ll also have the chance to win a £50 Bath Gift Card! 🎁
👉 Take the survey here: http://bit.ly/47HJpcn
After Monday’s inspiring talk with Katy Hessel, we’re shining a light on some of the remarkable women artists in our collection. First up is Angelica Kauffmann, the celebrated artist behind 'Henrietta Laura Pulteney'. She was one of only 2 female founding members of the Royal Academy of Arts.
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
After Monday’s inspiring talk with Katy Hessel, we’re shining a light on some of the remarkable women artists in our collection. First up is Angelica Kauffmann, the celebrated artist behind 'Henrietta Laura Pulteney'. She was one of only 2 female founding members of the Royal Academy of Arts.
🎉 Back by popular demand! Our Friends membership cards are here! New or renewing members get them at purchase from our Info Desk. Existing members, request yours next visit! 💙 More info & become a friend on our website:
https://holburne.org/support-us/friends-of-the-holburne-museum-2/
https://holburne.org/support-us/friends-of-the-holburne-museum-2/
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎉 Back by popular demand! Our Friends membership cards are here! New or renewing members get them at purchase from our Info Desk. Existing members, request yours next visit! 💙 More info & become a friend on our website:
https://holburne.org/support-us/friends-of-the-holburne-museum-2/
https://holburne.org/support-us/friends-of-the-holburne-museum-2/
✨ Re-think the Renaissance ✨
Join celebrated historian Jerry Brotton for an evening exploring how global connections shaped the art and ideas of the Renaissance.
🗓️ Thursday 4 December
🕖 7–9 pm
https://holburne.org/events/the-global-renaissance-by-jerry-brotton/
Join celebrated historian Jerry Brotton for an evening exploring how global connections shaped the art and ideas of the Renaissance.
🗓️ Thursday 4 December
🕖 7–9 pm
https://holburne.org/events/the-global-renaissance-by-jerry-brotton/
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
✨ Re-think the Renaissance ✨
Join celebrated historian Jerry Brotton for an evening exploring how global connections shaped the art and ideas of the Renaissance.
🗓️ Thursday 4 December
🕖 7–9 pm
https://holburne.org/events/the-global-renaissance-by-jerry-brotton/
Join celebrated historian Jerry Brotton for an evening exploring how global connections shaped the art and ideas of the Renaissance.
🗓️ Thursday 4 December
🕖 7–9 pm
https://holburne.org/events/the-global-renaissance-by-jerry-brotton/
Part 2 of showcasing the amazing makers who are taking part in our Gift Fair on Friday 28 November, 3.30 – 8.30pm!
We’re so excited for you to discover our wonderful selection of creative and extraordinary makers, who will be selling beautiful gifts, crafts and treats.
https://ow.ly/mtGe50XpVGP
We’re so excited for you to discover our wonderful selection of creative and extraordinary makers, who will be selling beautiful gifts, crafts and treats.
https://ow.ly/mtGe50XpVGP
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Part 2 of showcasing the amazing makers who are taking part in our Gift Fair on Friday 28 November, 3.30 – 8.30pm!
We’re so excited for you to discover our wonderful selection of creative and extraordinary makers, who will be selling beautiful gifts, crafts and treats.
https://ow.ly/mtGe50XpVGP
We’re so excited for you to discover our wonderful selection of creative and extraordinary makers, who will be selling beautiful gifts, crafts and treats.
https://ow.ly/mtGe50XpVGP
Exciting news!
🎨 Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print opens 24 January – 10 May 2026.
Explore the fearless creativity of Dame Zandra Rhodes through her vivid screen-printed garments from the 60s, 70s and 80s, with an audio tour by Zandra herself.
A celebration of colour, pattern and individuality.
🎨 Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print opens 24 January – 10 May 2026.
Explore the fearless creativity of Dame Zandra Rhodes through her vivid screen-printed garments from the 60s, 70s and 80s, with an audio tour by Zandra herself.
A celebration of colour, pattern and individuality.
November 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Exciting news!
🎨 Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print opens 24 January – 10 May 2026.
Explore the fearless creativity of Dame Zandra Rhodes through her vivid screen-printed garments from the 60s, 70s and 80s, with an audio tour by Zandra herself.
A celebration of colour, pattern and individuality.
🎨 Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print opens 24 January – 10 May 2026.
Explore the fearless creativity of Dame Zandra Rhodes through her vivid screen-printed garments from the 60s, 70s and 80s, with an audio tour by Zandra herself.
A celebration of colour, pattern and individuality.
What a wonderful day with our Holburne Patrons and Directors Circle! ✨ We enjoyed a private tour of Sir John Soane’s Museum & lunch. Followed by a tour of The Cosmic House!
Huge thanks to everyone and our hosts! Want to join us for future trips?
Visit our website:
https://ow.ly/IBV850XpbEs
Huge thanks to everyone and our hosts! Want to join us for future trips?
Visit our website:
https://ow.ly/IBV850XpbEs
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
What a wonderful day with our Holburne Patrons and Directors Circle! ✨ We enjoyed a private tour of Sir John Soane’s Museum & lunch. Followed by a tour of The Cosmic House!
Huge thanks to everyone and our hosts! Want to join us for future trips?
Visit our website:
https://ow.ly/IBV850XpbEs
Huge thanks to everyone and our hosts! Want to join us for future trips?
Visit our website:
https://ow.ly/IBV850XpbEs
Have you seen our new exhibition Illustrating Austen?
Discover the artwork that brought Jane Austen’s stories & characters to life. This exhibition celebrates 250 years since Austen’s birth, showcasing how artists have imagined her world across centuries.
🎟️ Find out more:
https://ow.ly/ubNb50XjSGr
Discover the artwork that brought Jane Austen’s stories & characters to life. This exhibition celebrates 250 years since Austen’s birth, showcasing how artists have imagined her world across centuries.
🎟️ Find out more:
https://ow.ly/ubNb50XjSGr
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Have you seen our new exhibition Illustrating Austen?
Discover the artwork that brought Jane Austen’s stories & characters to life. This exhibition celebrates 250 years since Austen’s birth, showcasing how artists have imagined her world across centuries.
🎟️ Find out more:
https://ow.ly/ubNb50XjSGr
Discover the artwork that brought Jane Austen’s stories & characters to life. This exhibition celebrates 250 years since Austen’s birth, showcasing how artists have imagined her world across centuries.
🎟️ Find out more:
https://ow.ly/ubNb50XjSGr
🌿 An Evening with Mary Keen 🌿
Join renowned garden designer and writer Mary Keen in conversation with Jonny Bruce as she discusses her new book Diary of a Keen Gardener.
📅 20 November, 7pm
🎟️ Tickets £15
Find out more and book your place:
https://ow.ly/PZxo50XjST8
Join renowned garden designer and writer Mary Keen in conversation with Jonny Bruce as she discusses her new book Diary of a Keen Gardener.
📅 20 November, 7pm
🎟️ Tickets £15
Find out more and book your place:
https://ow.ly/PZxo50XjST8
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🌿 An Evening with Mary Keen 🌿
Join renowned garden designer and writer Mary Keen in conversation with Jonny Bruce as she discusses her new book Diary of a Keen Gardener.
📅 20 November, 7pm
🎟️ Tickets £15
Find out more and book your place:
https://ow.ly/PZxo50XjST8
Join renowned garden designer and writer Mary Keen in conversation with Jonny Bruce as she discusses her new book Diary of a Keen Gardener.
📅 20 November, 7pm
🎟️ Tickets £15
Find out more and book your place:
https://ow.ly/PZxo50XjST8
This Saturday 8 November, join us for Clay Creatures drop in making day.
Take inspiration from our exhibition Sculpting the Earth to create your own miniature clay creatures. Think small and beautiful, inspired by the natural world in this relaxed and open workshop.
£2 per item, no booking required.
Take inspiration from our exhibition Sculpting the Earth to create your own miniature clay creatures. Think small and beautiful, inspired by the natural world in this relaxed and open workshop.
£2 per item, no booking required.
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This Saturday 8 November, join us for Clay Creatures drop in making day.
Take inspiration from our exhibition Sculpting the Earth to create your own miniature clay creatures. Think small and beautiful, inspired by the natural world in this relaxed and open workshop.
£2 per item, no booking required.
Take inspiration from our exhibition Sculpting the Earth to create your own miniature clay creatures. Think small and beautiful, inspired by the natural world in this relaxed and open workshop.
£2 per item, no booking required.
Today we are celebrating ‘Japanese Culture Day’ by sharing one of the stunning Japanese porcelain pieces from our collection. Holburne was a passionate collector of Asian ceramics, with over 400 porcelain pieces in his collection.
Visit discover our fascinating collection.
https://ow.ly/NslK50XjKus
Visit discover our fascinating collection.
https://ow.ly/NslK50XjKus
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Today we are celebrating ‘Japanese Culture Day’ by sharing one of the stunning Japanese porcelain pieces from our collection. Holburne was a passionate collector of Asian ceramics, with over 400 porcelain pieces in his collection.
Visit discover our fascinating collection.
https://ow.ly/NslK50XjKus
Visit discover our fascinating collection.
https://ow.ly/NslK50XjKus
🎃 Happy Halloween from the Holburne! ✨
Looking for a spooktacular way to celebrate? Join us this evening for Holburne Up Late: Halloween Edition!
👻 Explore the museum after hours and enjoy a range of activities!
🎟️ Free entry
⏰5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
https://ow.ly/Moin50XiV0e
Looking for a spooktacular way to celebrate? Join us this evening for Holburne Up Late: Halloween Edition!
👻 Explore the museum after hours and enjoy a range of activities!
🎟️ Free entry
⏰5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
https://ow.ly/Moin50XiV0e
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🎃 Happy Halloween from the Holburne! ✨
Looking for a spooktacular way to celebrate? Join us this evening for Holburne Up Late: Halloween Edition!
👻 Explore the museum after hours and enjoy a range of activities!
🎟️ Free entry
⏰5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
https://ow.ly/Moin50XiV0e
Looking for a spooktacular way to celebrate? Join us this evening for Holburne Up Late: Halloween Edition!
👻 Explore the museum after hours and enjoy a range of activities!
🎟️ Free entry
⏰5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
https://ow.ly/Moin50XiV0e
Have you seen our exhibition Sculpting the Earth?
In this exhibition you can discover the whimsical ceramic works of Natalie Bevan, Psiche Hughes, and Ann Stokes, three pioneering women artists of the 20th century.
🎟️ Book your tickets now
https://ow.ly/bXlZ50XiwhJ
In this exhibition you can discover the whimsical ceramic works of Natalie Bevan, Psiche Hughes, and Ann Stokes, three pioneering women artists of the 20th century.
🎟️ Book your tickets now
https://ow.ly/bXlZ50XiwhJ
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Have you seen our exhibition Sculpting the Earth?
In this exhibition you can discover the whimsical ceramic works of Natalie Bevan, Psiche Hughes, and Ann Stokes, three pioneering women artists of the 20th century.
🎟️ Book your tickets now
https://ow.ly/bXlZ50XiwhJ
In this exhibition you can discover the whimsical ceramic works of Natalie Bevan, Psiche Hughes, and Ann Stokes, three pioneering women artists of the 20th century.
🎟️ Book your tickets now
https://ow.ly/bXlZ50XiwhJ
Spend an evening with Katy Hessel as she shares how to bring creativity, reflection and inspiration into every day drawn from her new book How to Live an Artful Life.
📅 17 November, 7pm
🎟 Tickets available now!
https://holburne.org/events/katy-hessel-how-to-live-an-artful-life/
#Books #Bath
📅 17 November, 7pm
🎟 Tickets available now!
https://holburne.org/events/katy-hessel-how-to-live-an-artful-life/
#Books #Bath
October 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Join us this week for our exciting half term schedule!
🎫 FREE ENTRY for families, Monday 27 October - Sunday 2 November
(children go free, up to 2 free adult entries per 1 child).
👀Visit our website: www.holburne.org to find out more.
🎫 FREE ENTRY for families, Monday 27 October - Sunday 2 November
(children go free, up to 2 free adult entries per 1 child).
👀Visit our website: www.holburne.org to find out more.
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join us this week for our exciting half term schedule!
🎫 FREE ENTRY for families, Monday 27 October - Sunday 2 November
(children go free, up to 2 free adult entries per 1 child).
👀Visit our website: www.holburne.org to find out more.
🎫 FREE ENTRY for families, Monday 27 October - Sunday 2 November
(children go free, up to 2 free adult entries per 1 child).
👀Visit our website: www.holburne.org to find out more.
Only a few days left to nominate us for the opportunity to receive £5,000 through the Benefact Group!
Every nomination counts & the more we get, the better our chances.
Nominate us today:
https://ow.ly/3cxC50XbT85
Every nomination counts & the more we get, the better our chances.
Nominate us today:
https://ow.ly/3cxC50XbT85
October 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Only a few days left to nominate us for the opportunity to receive £5,000 through the Benefact Group!
Every nomination counts & the more we get, the better our chances.
Nominate us today:
https://ow.ly/3cxC50XbT85
Every nomination counts & the more we get, the better our chances.
Nominate us today:
https://ow.ly/3cxC50XbT85
Our sparkling new Schroder Gallery is featured in the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
It opens to the public on 10 September - don't miss it!
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
It opens to the public on 10 September - don't miss it!
Bath’s Holburne museum to unveil ‘art chamber’ of Renaissance masterpieces
Museum’s basement becomes £2m ‘kunstkammer’ full of Schroder family’s exquisite silverware, paintings, bronzes and ceramics
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Our sparkling new Schroder Gallery is featured in the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
It opens to the public on 10 September - don't miss it!
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
It opens to the public on 10 September - don't miss it!
Did you catch the Proms on Sunday? 🎵
'Under the Italian Sun' included an interview with our Director in the interval (56m) on Sir William Holburne's Grand Tour, which formed the heart of the Museum's collection.
Thanks to @naomipaxton.bsky.social 😊
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
'Under the Italian Sun' included an interview with our Director in the interval (56m) on Sir William Holburne's Grand Tour, which formed the heart of the Museum's collection.
Thanks to @naomipaxton.bsky.social 😊
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
BBC Proms - 2025 - Under the Italian Sun (Bristol) - BBC Sounds
Carlo Rizzi conducts the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Did you catch the Proms on Sunday? 🎵
'Under the Italian Sun' included an interview with our Director in the interval (56m) on Sir William Holburne's Grand Tour, which formed the heart of the Museum's collection.
Thanks to @naomipaxton.bsky.social 😊
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
'Under the Italian Sun' included an interview with our Director in the interval (56m) on Sir William Holburne's Grand Tour, which formed the heart of the Museum's collection.
Thanks to @naomipaxton.bsky.social 😊
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Now recruiting: Marketing Officer
Deadline: 8 September
We’re looking for someone with experience of devising, implementing and reporting on impactful campaigns, to help grow the profile of the Museum.
Find out more and apply: holburne.org/job-vacancies/
#MuseumJobs #ArtsJobs #MarketingJobs
Deadline: 8 September
We’re looking for someone with experience of devising, implementing and reporting on impactful campaigns, to help grow the profile of the Museum.
Find out more and apply: holburne.org/job-vacancies/
#MuseumJobs #ArtsJobs #MarketingJobs
August 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Now recruiting: Marketing Officer
Deadline: 8 September
We’re looking for someone with experience of devising, implementing and reporting on impactful campaigns, to help grow the profile of the Museum.
Find out more and apply: holburne.org/job-vacancies/
#MuseumJobs #ArtsJobs #MarketingJobs
Deadline: 8 September
We’re looking for someone with experience of devising, implementing and reporting on impactful campaigns, to help grow the profile of the Museum.
Find out more and apply: holburne.org/job-vacancies/
#MuseumJobs #ArtsJobs #MarketingJobs
If you enjoy watching how Turner-style watercolours are created, you might like our current exhibition? ‘Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries’ continues till 14 September. Book tickets at www.holburne.org
July 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
If you enjoy watching how Turner-style watercolours are created, you might like our current exhibition? ‘Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries’ continues till 14 September. Book tickets at www.holburne.org
If you don't have tickets for #RobbieWilliams in #Bath this weekend, never fear - head to the Holburne where we're loving angels instead 🥰
[Italian tin-glazed earthenware inkstand, about 1580-1600]
[Italian tin-glazed earthenware inkstand, about 1580-1600]
June 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
If you don't have tickets for #RobbieWilliams in #Bath this weekend, never fear - head to the Holburne where we're loving angels instead 🥰
[Italian tin-glazed earthenware inkstand, about 1580-1600]
[Italian tin-glazed earthenware inkstand, about 1580-1600]
Introducing the Queer Holburne Trail 🏳️🌈
In celebration of #QueerBath we have have delved into the museum’s galleries and stores to explore pieces which reflect queer themes and narratives.
View the trail online: holburne.org/queer-holbur...
In celebration of #QueerBath we have have delved into the museum’s galleries and stores to explore pieces which reflect queer themes and narratives.
View the trail online: holburne.org/queer-holbur...
Queer Holburne Trail - The Holburne Museum
holburne.org
June 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Introducing the Queer Holburne Trail 🏳️🌈
In celebration of #QueerBath we have have delved into the museum’s galleries and stores to explore pieces which reflect queer themes and narratives.
View the trail online: holburne.org/queer-holbur...
In celebration of #QueerBath we have have delved into the museum’s galleries and stores to explore pieces which reflect queer themes and narratives.
View the trail online: holburne.org/queer-holbur...
Our new exhibition is taking shape -
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Turner’s rarely seen watercolours take centre stage in Bath
Exhibition at Holburne Museum features 32 experimental land and seascapes that chart artist’s evolution
www.theguardian.com
May 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our new exhibition is taking shape -
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Reposted by Holburne Museum, Bath
Coming this summer: Dreams of the everyday: paintings by Winifred Nicholson & Andrew Cranston Curated by Jonathan Anderson and Richard Ingleby
The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness: 21 June–13 Sept 2025
@holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social : 3 Oct 2025–11 Jan 2026
@inglebygallery.bsky.social
#PierArtsCentre
The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness: 21 June–13 Sept 2025
@holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social : 3 Oct 2025–11 Jan 2026
@inglebygallery.bsky.social
#PierArtsCentre
May 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Coming this summer: Dreams of the everyday: paintings by Winifred Nicholson & Andrew Cranston Curated by Jonathan Anderson and Richard Ingleby
The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness: 21 June–13 Sept 2025
@holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social : 3 Oct 2025–11 Jan 2026
@inglebygallery.bsky.social
#PierArtsCentre
The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness: 21 June–13 Sept 2025
@holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social : 3 Oct 2025–11 Jan 2026
@inglebygallery.bsky.social
#PierArtsCentre
Reposted by Holburne Museum, Bath
News | Bridgerton star narrates audio tour at The @holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social Museum
Bridgerton star narrates audio tour at Holburne Museum - Museums + Heritage
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May 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
News | Bridgerton star narrates audio tour at The @holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social Museum