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
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]
Step into the world of Georgian high society with a new audio tour, voiced by the inimitable Adjoa Andoh, now live in the Holburne Museum guide on Bloomberg Connects!
Explore the museum made famous as 'Lady Danbury's House' and discover insights into real-life Georgian history:
ow.ly/Fans50VRV5b
Explore the museum made famous as 'Lady Danbury's House' and discover insights into real-life Georgian history:
ow.ly/Fans50VRV5b
May 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Step into the world of Georgian high society with a new audio tour, voiced by the inimitable Adjoa Andoh, now live in the Holburne Museum guide on Bloomberg Connects!
Explore the museum made famous as 'Lady Danbury's House' and discover insights into real-life Georgian history:
ow.ly/Fans50VRV5b
Explore the museum made famous as 'Lady Danbury's House' and discover insights into real-life Georgian history:
ow.ly/Fans50VRV5b
This is a great profile of the amazing Diedrick Brackens in Artnet: news.artnet.com/art-world/di...
His exhibition at the Holburne 'Woven Stories' has been extended until 3 June - don't miss it!
His exhibition at the Holburne 'Woven Stories' has been extended until 3 June - don't miss it!
May 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This is a great profile of the amazing Diedrick Brackens in Artnet: news.artnet.com/art-world/di...
His exhibition at the Holburne 'Woven Stories' has been extended until 3 June - don't miss it!
His exhibition at the Holburne 'Woven Stories' has been extended until 3 June - don't miss it!
Cast your vote to help us decide which objects we should display - an Iranian rosewater sprinkler, a netsuke monkey, a token for Sydney Gardens? What appeals most?
Select TWO objects that you would like to see in our new display, opening to the public in Summer 2025.
holburne.org/.../holburne...
Select TWO objects that you would like to see in our new display, opening to the public in Summer 2025.
holburne.org/.../holburne...
March 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Cast your vote to help us decide which objects we should display - an Iranian rosewater sprinkler, a netsuke monkey, a token for Sydney Gardens? What appeals most?
Select TWO objects that you would like to see in our new display, opening to the public in Summer 2025.
holburne.org/.../holburne...
Select TWO objects that you would like to see in our new display, opening to the public in Summer 2025.
holburne.org/.../holburne...
We’re excited to share that this year we're taking part in #Turner250, a year-long celebration marking 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner! 🖼️ 🎨 🖌️
📅 Our exhibition 'Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries' will run from 23 May-14 September 2025.
More details coming soon!
📅 Our exhibition 'Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries' will run from 23 May-14 September 2025.
More details coming soon!
January 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We’re excited to share that this year we're taking part in #Turner250, a year-long celebration marking 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner! 🖼️ 🎨 🖌️
📅 Our exhibition 'Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries' will run from 23 May-14 September 2025.
More details coming soon!
📅 Our exhibition 'Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries' will run from 23 May-14 September 2025.
More details coming soon!
✨Last chance to see 'Neon Dreams' by Chila Kumari Singh Burman ✨
We've loved seeing the Museum lit up by her works - don't miss the chance to see them in person before the installation closes on Sunday 12 January.
We've loved seeing the Museum lit up by her works - don't miss the chance to see them in person before the installation closes on Sunday 12 January.
January 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
✨Last chance to see 'Neon Dreams' by Chila Kumari Singh Burman ✨
We've loved seeing the Museum lit up by her works - don't miss the chance to see them in person before the installation closes on Sunday 12 January.
We've loved seeing the Museum lit up by her works - don't miss the chance to see them in person before the installation closes on Sunday 12 January.
New year, new job?
We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic part-time Marketing Assistant - deadline 17 January.
Find out more: holburne.org/job-vacancies/
#MuseumJobs #MarketingJobs
We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic part-time Marketing Assistant - deadline 17 January.
Find out more: holburne.org/job-vacancies/
#MuseumJobs #MarketingJobs
January 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
New year, new job?
We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic part-time Marketing Assistant - deadline 17 January.
Find out more: holburne.org/job-vacancies/
#MuseumJobs #MarketingJobs
We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic part-time Marketing Assistant - deadline 17 January.
Find out more: holburne.org/job-vacancies/
#MuseumJobs #MarketingJobs
Wishing all our followers a very happy Christmas!
December 20, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Wishing all our followers a very happy Christmas!