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Atrs Award at the Herschel Museum

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.



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...

Summer Crafts and Costumes at No1 Royal Crescent

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Visit the learning space at the end of your visit and enjoy Georgian-themed games, craft activities and dressing up. Free with museum entry, and children enter the museum for free with a paying adult.

Decoupage Shells at No1 Royal Crescent

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Make a trinket tray from a seashell and patterned paper, inspired by the shell grottoes built in Georgian country houses and then go and check out the wallpapered “shell grotto” created by artist Glenn Brown in the current exhibition. Drop-in, guided activity, no pre-booking required. Free with museum entry, children enter the museum for free...

Paranormal Evening at No1 Royal Crescent

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Step back in time as we lift the veil of communication with those who may still walk the historic rooms, in a fully interactive evening where you will take part in exciting experiments, a séance, and much more to explore the mysteries and hidden energies of the building. Over 18s only, strictly no alcohol to...

Arts Award at No1 Royal Crescent

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a fun, creative day of art and exploration, inspired by the exhibition the botanical world of Mary Delany and Georgie Hopton – a domestic arrangement. You will discover different artists and their work, try out a range of ways to make your own botanical artworks, and share what you have learned at the end of the...

Handle with Care at No1 Royal Crescent

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Exhibition that will look through the eyes of one of Britain’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, Cornelia Parker, at the historic glass and found objects that inspire her work and artistic process.

Late Night Opening at No1 Royal Crescent

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Wander the twilit museum and take in the story of the house from a fresh perspective. With standard admission (free for children with a paying adult), after-hours access to the museum’s current self-led immersive tour. Refreshments available for purchase and gift shop open. Last admission 7pm.

Late Night Opening at No1 Royal Crescent

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Wander the twilit museum and take in the story of the house from a fresh perspective. With standard admission (free for children with a paying adult), after-hours access to the museum’s current self-led immersive tour. Refreshments available for purchase and gift shop open. Last admission 7pm.

Late Night Opening at No1 Royal Crescent

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Wander the twilit museum and take in the story of the house from a fresh perspective. With standard admission (free for children with a paying adult), after-hours access to the museum’s current self-led immersive tour. Refreshments available for purchase and gift shop open. Last admission 7pm.

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