Bath Medical Museum will be reopening on 11 & 18 January from 1-4pm with a small exhibition curated by Bath Spa University history student Ashley Henderson-Hewlett, The Bath Blitz April 1942 – How did the doctors cope? featuring a variety of family activities.
Then from 28 January to 14 February, the museum will run a new exhibition, Wallow In Wellbeing, for all of the family, in conjunction with Rebalance Bath. Taking place from 12-4pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at The Hetling Pump Room (opposite The Hot Bath), this free exhibition will offer hands-on activities from all round the world to aid with relaxation, rejuvenation, meditation, care and gentle fun. These will include the finger labyrinth, zen garden a Tibetan prayer bell, prayer spoon, gentle music, poetry, art and three free special events.
On 28 January, 2-4pm, the museum, in conjunction with Bath University Pharmacy Department, is hosting The Mouse Exchange, a curiosity-driven activity that explores the origins of laboratory mice through crafting and conversations. As visitors sit and craft a felt mouse, they will be invited to take part in a conversation about where research animals come from and how they are cared for.
Thursday 6 February from 2pm to 4pm will see BMM Trustee, Cheryl Cecilia Lui, explore the meaning and practice of IKIGAI. She, will share her inspirational IKIGAI journey that has taken her halfway across the world. .
Tuesday 11 February, from 2-4pm, will offer An Introduction to First Aid and how to cope with emergencies – an interactive session with Red Cross volunteers.
