Bath boasts some exquisite art galleries and museums for you to explore. The city attracts many established artists and displays some of the most interseting and diverse pieces of fine and contemporary art. You will find examples of sculpture, photography and crafts as well as ever changing exhibitions and art events in Bath that often spill out onto the city's historic streets.
Find out what's on in Bath at the art galleries and museums in 2010...
Throughout City Centre
Earth from the Air
A photographic portrait of our planet towards sustainable development by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.
29 August 2009 - 1 January 2010
Lions of Bath 2010
A giant pride of 100 individually decorated, life-size lion sculptures, will be taking up residence in and around the World Heritage City of Bath.
From May to October 2010.
Fashion Museum
The Dress of The Year
A collection of work by some of the great names in fashion over the last 40 years.
Until end of 2010
17th Century Gloves
Nearly 20 beautifully decorated gloves from the beginning of the century to the 1660's are on display.
Until end of 2010
Dresses of History
Fourteen historic ensembles from the Fashion Museum's world class collection of original dresses.
Until end of 2010
Bill Gibb: A Personal Journey
A display of show-stopping outfits by 1970s fashion designer Bill Gibb.
Until 7 March 2010
Foale and Tuffin: The Evolution of a Design
An interesting display exploring the work of iconic 60's fashion label Foale and Tuffin.
From 26 October 2009
Vionett Dresses
A display of 2 rare 1930s evening dresses by Madeleine Vionnet, one of the greatest 20th century couturiers.
5 Dec 2009 to end of 2010
Photographing Fashion
A display of forty black and white photographs from the Fashion Museum's Sunday Times Fashion Archive celebrating British fashion.
From 27 March 2010
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Bright Stars: Daughters of Urania
As part of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 this exhibition examines the role of women astronomers past and present.
Until 9 March 2010 (museum closed 16 Dec - 1 Feb)
The Astronomers House
Celebrating the amazing work of William Herschel and his sister Caroline during their years living in Bath making extraordinary telescopes and setting new standards in observation.
1 April - 12 December 2010
The American Museum in Britain
Classic American Quilts
Celebrating the museum's fine collection of quilts.
13 March - 31st October 2010
Treasure and Terror: Discovering the Americas in the Age of Exploration
Exhibition exploring how Europeans travelled to the 'New World' for treasure.
13 March - 31st October 2010
Museum of East Asian Art
Seifu Yohei and his Contemporaries: Meiji Ceramics in the Scholarly Taste
A fascinating exhibition of 19th Century Japanese ceramics
19 December 2009 - 25 April 2010
Victoria Art Gallery
Royal Photographic Society 152nd International Print Exhibition
121 photographs selected from a world-wide submission encompassing both amateurs and professionals.
9 January - 7 March 2010
The Art of Giving: Gallery Benefactors
Focusing on the cream of the Art Gallery's collections, this is a celebration of the quality and range of objects generously donated by local people.
9 January - 31 March 2010
Radstock Museum
Law and Order
Radstock Museum’s first special exhibition of 2010 gives an insight into the history of Law & Order in Somerset, Bath and Bristol since the 18th Century.
10 February - 3 May 2010
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