Exhibitions

Bath is home to an array of fascinating museums, offering a regularly changing programme of exhibitions. Get a culture fix, discover a new artist, or revisit classics at museums and galleries across the city.

Why not begin by visiting the first ever house to be built on the iconic Royal Crescent, No.1 Royal Crescent? This authentic Georgian house is decorated in the style of the period. The exhibition features interactive video and displays, plus many original artefacts and paintings, and a special Jane Austen self-guided tour on Fridays.

Take a walk across Pulteney Bridge to the impressively majestic Holburne Museum, home to a collection of fine and decorative art along with continually changing temporary exhibitions. Enjoy everything from portraits to ceramics, modern art to classical paintings.

Bedazzled by astronomy? The Herschel Museum explores the life and work of William and Caroline Herschel, astronomers and musicians, within the very house they lived in here in Bath. The Herschel 200 exhibition marks 200 years since William’s death in 1822.

For something completely different and off the beaten path, head to Beckford’s Tower. Just a few minutes’ bus ride from the city centre, this gold-tipped tower features a stunning pink 127-step staircase, plus an exhibition exploring William Beckford’s life and sexuality. The views from the top of the tower make it well worth the climb!

Visit Victoria Art Gallery for classic and contemporary art in a splendid Victorian setting, and enjoy a wide variety of exhibitions, from family friendly literature, art and myths, or the annual Bath Society of Artists exhibition, showcasing the best of the region’s talent.

The unique Museum of East Asian Art is the UK’s only museum solely dedicated to the arts and cultures of East and South East Asia. Frequent special exhibitions and a rich events programme help deliver the museum’s aim of encouraging greater understanding of East and Southeast Asian arts and cultures.

Venture out of the city centre to the American Museum & Gardens for special temporary exhibitions on display in the venue's Exhibition Gallery.