HOLBURNE MUSEUM

Bath’s first public art gallery, the Holburne Museum is the home to a wide range of decorative arts put together around the collection of Sir William Holburne. The museum features 4,000 different objects like Italian and Dutch paintings, sculpture, porcelain decor and silver. It also hosts interactive events about art for adults and art workshops for kids.

Located in Sydney Pleasure Gardens, the Holburne Museum is one of the best places in Bath to visit along with kids. The exterior architecture of the building with a grand facade and garden provides a hint about the history and splendour of the place. It is an art gallery where you can find relics of the Renaissance Period, 17th and 18th century paintings, olden furniture, ancient decor pieces made of ornate silver and porcelain, and portrait sculptures.

The collection includes artworks and illustrations by eminent painters like Gainsborough, Guardi, Stubbs, Zoffany and Ramsay. The museum has 4000 different items including portrait miniatures, Old Master paintings, books, Roman glass, coins, enamels and gems donated by Holburne. It also arranges frequent events, lectures, workshops and exhibitions about art for people of all ages. There is also a book store and a cafe at the gallery that opens out into the charming Sydney Gardens.

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Highlights

• Visit the Holburne Museum and witness amazing pieces of art like paintings, decor items, sculptures and rare gems.
• Marvel at the permanent collection of ancient yet historic paintings, books, Italian maiolica, and Chinese armorial porcelain.
• Take part in the temporary exhibitions, performances and workshops to learn about art while kids can enjoy the craft session, discover Activity Drawers or do activities at Sackler Discovery Centre.
• Buy a book about art at the bookstore, purchase creative stuff at the museum shop and hang out with family at the Garden Cafe while munching on yummy treats.