The Herschel Museum of Astronomy

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Two new exhibitions open at Bath's Herschel Museum of Astronomy this September, exploring photography, science and art through the Herschel family's remarkable legacy.

Photology and The as-yet unseen at the Herschel Museum

Photology and The as-yet unseen at the Herschel Museum
Herschel Museum of Astronomy 19 New King Street, Bath

The two exhibitions reveal the close relationship between astronomy and photography, showing how light, observation and experimentation have driven and influenced both scientific discovery and artistic practice. Through historic objects and contemporary artworks, visitors are invited to consider new connections between the Herschel family's work and the ways we record, interpret and understand the world […]

Home educated children aged 7+ can join a six-week Arts Award Explore course in Bath from 7 October to 11 November, combining art, photography and astronomy.

Atrs Award at the Herschel Museum

Atrs Award at the Herschel Museum
Herschel Museum of Astronomy 19 New King Street, Bath

Creative course for home educated young people aged 7+ years that will introduce different ways to make art. Try out art techniques inspired by the current exhibition on early photography, as well as creating some space-themed art related to the Herschels’ astronomical discoveries. You will also have the the opportunity to talk to staff and […]

£67.50 – £75