Bath & North East Somerset Council - Museum events and exhibitions

Museum events and exhibitions

Roman lady showing her cosmetics to visitors at the Roman Baths
Examining a Roman coin
Boy showing his art work done at the Victoria Art Gallery

A wide range of events and activities take place in the museums and galleries of Bath & North East Somerset.

You can download the current Heritage Events leaflet on the right.

Events for Children

Roman Baths

Family drop-in activity - free to Discovery Card Holders at the Roman Baths

Monday 4 to Friday 8 June

10am-1pm and 2-4pm

Emperor for a day

Crown yourself with a Roman laurel wreath.

 

Fashion Museum

Family drop-in activity - free to Discovery Card Holders and National Trust members at the Fashion Museum

Tuesday 5 June

10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm

The jewel in the crown

Make crown jewels for the jubilee.

 

Victoria Art Gallery

Young @ Art Club activities 10.30am-12 noon and 1.30-3pm. £3.75 per child in advance. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Please book on 01225 477244.

 

Thursday 7 June

Right royal portaits

Create a self-portrait and turn yourself royal. For 3 to 11 years.

 

 

Special Events

 

Museums at Night 2012Roman Sensations

Saturday 19 May 8.15-11pm

Enjoy a torchlit evening of Roman music, drama and Roman wine tasting. Last entry 10pm.

Evening organised by Heritage students from Bath Spa University.

You can download the leaflet with details of all participating museums on the right of this page.

Saxon gold - treasure from Staffordshire

Wednesday 13 June 7.30pm, Guildhall.

Illustrated talk about the discovery of the largest hoard of Anglo Saxon gold every found. Dr Kevin Leahy, National Finds Advisor for the Portable Antiquities Scheme talks about the discovery made in 2009 near Lichfield, Staffordshire.

Open Days at St John's Museum Store

 Saturday 9 June 11am-3pm

Hidden Treasures

Join us for a tour to explore the hidden treasures in the museum store as part of this Collections Trust and Independent Newspapers joint event.

Please book on 01225 477779.

 

The St John's Museum Store is located on the corner of Locksbrook Road, entrance just after VW dealership on the Upper Bristol Road.

 

Guided Tours

 Roman Baths

Behind the scenes tours

Visit our museum stores, handle objects and find out more about the archaeology of your local area.  

 17 May and 19 July at 2.30pm; 21 June and 16 August at 10am

Tunnel tours

Go behind the scenes to discover the hidden Roman, Georgian and Victorian history of the site. 

 30 May and 27 June at 9.30am; 25 July and 29 August at 6pm 

 

Victoria Art Galley

Behind the scenes tours

Explore the Gallery's stores and discover the full scope of our collections. Free but please book in advance on 01225 477232.

Wednesdays  16 May, 20 June at 12-2.45pm.

Contact Details for this page:
Team:
Lindsey Braidley
Address:
Roman Baths   Stall Street   Bath  BA1 1LZ
Phone:
01225 477757
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Author:
Gladys Powney
 
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