Heritage Open Week at Bath & North East Somerset Museums

Each year, during the autumn half-term in October, museums in Bath & North East Somerset arrange a series of free events and activities for children and local residents.

Beckford's Tower

Free tours of Beckford’s Tower (numbers are limited; please call 01225 460705 to book a place).

Building of Bath Collection

Free admission to the Building of Bath Collection for local residents with a Discovery Card.

No.1 Royal Crescent

Free admission to No.1 Royal Crescent for local residents with a Discovery Card.

Tuesday 25 October
Meet the Georgian Cook
11.00am - 4.00pm, suitable for all ages.
Watch as history is brought to life downstairs in the historic kitchen. See the Georgian cook as she prepares delicious recipes and hear about what our ancestors ate for dinner.

Wednesday 26 October and Friday 28 October
Gossip and Goings on
1.00 - 4.00pm, suitable for ages 5+.
Join the Barefoot Storyteller, Sheila Stansfield as she brings to life extracts from Jane Austen’s novels set in Bath.

The Herschel Museum

Free admission to the museum for local residents with a Discovery Card from 22-28 October 2011. Enjoy a fantastic family trail on comets, myths and portents.

Victoria Art Gallery

Heritage Open Week: Four free workshops

Tuesday 25 October, 10.30-12.00, free
Red and Yellow and Pink and Blue
Look at the Ben Hartley exhibition and make a collage

Wednesday 26 October, 10.30-12.00
Changing Faces: Create a Portrait
Be inspired by the gallery collection

Thursday 27 October, 10.30-12.00, free
Mask Making: Be inspired by pictures in the gallery

Friday 28 October, 10.30-12.00, free
Down on the Farm
Make a fun farm, inspired by Ben Hartley’s exhibition