Museums at Night

This national event is organised by Culture24. Night owls can look forward to a weekend of events as museums unlock their doors for the annual after-hours celebrations from 18-20 May 2012.

18 May 2012

Bath Postal Museum
Mail Coach by Lamp Light
Come and experience the golden days of the coaching era. Meet the guard of the coach in his red attire complete with post horn. View the clothes worn by the travellers and appreciate the limited light or torchlight, which the coachman had to see with. Just how far can you see in the dark?
Time: 11am-10pm
Admission: Free for Discovery Card Holders, otherwise normal admission applies.

18 May 2012

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
Late opening of the exhibition “ID Marks of Identity”
Time: 4pm-8pm
Admission: free, suitable for all ages.

18 May 2012

Museum of East asian Art
Under the national Museums at Night scheme, the Museum of East Asian Art joins hundreds of other museums across the UK offering free evening entrance to the public.
Time: Museum opens for free from 17:00 – 19:30
Tour: Death and the Chinese Afterlife
Join this exciting tour with our Curator and discover the art and beliefs behind ancient Chinese burial customs.
Tour Time: 18:30-19:15 Free, Book by Thursday, 17 May

Friday 18th May 8.30pm

Bath by Moonlight Walking Tour
This special one-off tour will reveal the impressive sights of Bath at night including the Abbey; Pulteney Bridge and several of Bath’s architectural masterpieces. Departing from outside the Pump Room, this special free two hour guided walking tour will be delivered by the well informed Mayor’s Guides.

Friday 18th May 6pm - 9pm

Late Night Opening and Free Tastings at Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House and Museum
Enjoy free tastings of delicious Sally Lunn buns at one of the oldest houses in Bath (c.1483.) The site on which the house stands has been used to refresh townspeople and travellers since Roman times - you can also view Sally Lunn's kitchen, which is over 300 years old.

19 May 2012 (and 25th - 27th May also)

Museum of Bath at Work
The Nero Affair and The Ha’Penny Bridge Disaster
Two specially commissioned plays performed by the Ha’Penny Theatre Company. The Nero Affair is concerned with the mysterious death of successful Victorian businessman, J. B . Bowler’s dog – Nero. Accident or murder. Who knows? Do you?
Promenade performance interviewing the suspects. The Ha’penny Bridge Disaster tells the tale of the catastrophic collapse of the Ha’Penny Footbridge in Widcombe.
Victorian Melodrama! Bring a hankie!
Time: 6 pm and 8.15 pm
Suitable for all ages
Admission: Admission to the museum is free. Tickets for the play £5.00

19 May 2012

No. 1 Royal Crescent
Music for a summer’s evening – in association with Museums at Night
Your evening visit to this authentic Georgian townhouse will be enhanced by the beautiful strains of a soprano singer accompanied by the lute. Picture 18th Century ladies discussing their evening at the Assembly rooms whilst discovering the fascinating artefacts and stories associated with each sumptuously dressed room.
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Admission: £6.50 adults, £5.00 concessions, senior citizens and students, £2.50 children (5-16 years), £13.00 family ticket. Free admission for Discovery Card holders.

19 May 2012

1940s Night at the Building of Bath Collection

We will be taking the museum back to the 1940s with an evening of music in the museum to accompany our exhibition Repairing War Torn Bath. During the evening which is free admission to all, visitors can also view items from our collections and the Bath Preservation Trust archives which date from the second world war. Archive tours will take place at 8pm, 8.40pm and 9.20pm with places limited to 12 on a first come first served basis.
A ration of chocolate will be given to any visitors arriving in appropriate 1940s costume!
Time: 7pm-10pm

19 May 2012

Roman Sensations
A chance to explore the Roman Baths at night and take part in a variety of Roman sensory and entertainment themed activities across the whole site. Try Roman wine, listen to music and poetry, try on Roman togas and find out more about fragrances the Romans used.
Suitable for: 18+, 16-17, Not suitable for children
Time: 8:15-11pm
Admission: Normal admission charges apply. Free to Resident's Discovery Card Holders.