In the 1700s, pastel rose in popularity as a favoured medium for both professional and amateur artists. Through Venetian and French influence, British artists embraced pastel for its soft and silky texture – ideally suited to capture the delicate nuances of skin and textiles in portraiture. The new display includes portraits by eighteenth-century pastelists from...
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Inspired by Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print RSN Parnership Class at The Holburne
A workshop in partnership with the Royal School of Needlework. Channel Zandra Rhodes’s fearless use of colour and signature prints to embroider your own motif, inspired by a beautifully intricate garment featured in the exhibition. Ticket price includes museum entry and all bespoke materials kit.
Spring Plant and Craft Fair at The Holburne
With many stalls and specialist nurseries selling beautiful plants and herbs and offering expert gardening tips and advice, as well as craft stalls, garden games and a range of refreshments, including teas, coffees and delicious homemade cakes and biscuits.
Up Late: children’s literature festival at The Holburne
Celebrating the Launch of Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2026 with an evening of family activities including storytellers, author signings, drawing fun with illustrators, pop-up bookshop and costume character meets.
Fearless Fashion: customise a Zandra-inspired jacket
“…a fearless approach to colour, print, fashion and creativity.” Using this quote as an attitude and a manifesto for creativity, Alice and Karen from ‘Let’s Make Art’ will lead an inspiring, vibrant jacket customisation workshop inspired by Zandra Rhodes’s unique way with colour and pattern. Each participant will receive a handmade, bolero style jacket with...
Up Late: Queer Bath at The Holburne
With Silent Disco (7-10pm), and Joelle Taylor in conversation with Manganaro as well as free entry to the collection galleries and discover the Queer Holburne Trail via the Bloomberg app, as well as discounted rates to the temporary exhibition (5-8:30pm).
Up Late: Mindful May at The Holburne
An evening of inspiring creativity and therapeutic treats including a clothed life drawing session in the galleries, Yoga, Tai Chi and a chance to explore natural plant scents to blend a personalised botanic scent to take home. Free entry to the collection galleries with reduced entry fee into the exhibition.
Museum Visit and Crafts with ReMind
Activities designed for people living with a mild to moderate memory condition, including Mild Cognitive Impairment and dementia. An opportunity to join in and meet with others in a similar position. Limited spaces available, please book in advance, support with transport can be arranged on request. For more information or to book, please contact ReMind...
Don McCullin: Broken Beauty at the Holburne
The first UK exhibition of his most recent body of work, striking, intimate studies of Roman sculpture captured in museums across the world offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience a new and contemplative side of McCullin’s practice. Sir Don McCullin is one of the most influential photographers of the last sixty years, renowned for...
Zandra Rhodes: a life in print at the Holburne
Celebrating Zandra’s career in a display of her screen-printed garment from 1960s to 1980s. Discover how her bold designs dressed rockstars and royalty and explore her influence on the world of fashion and textile design. The display of vintage mannequins, loaned by Fashion Museum Bath, will take visitors on a journey through Rhodes’ most iconic...
Bath Fashion Festival 2026 at the Holburne
An immersive celebration curated by industry professionals to offer a unique experience to observe the British Fashion Industry up close.
Bath Portrait Club at the Holburne
Fast paced and fun session that welcomes everyone (not just artists!) to have a go at drawing a face, with sitters changing every 15 minutes led by Giuliana Terran is a Bristol-based artist and teacher fascinated by the human form (@bath_portrait_club). All materials provided. Ticket includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions.
Bath Portrait Club at the Holburne
Fast paced and fun session that welcomes everyone (not just artists!) to have a go at drawing a face, with sitters changing every 15 minutes led by Giuliana Terran is a Bristol-based artist and teacher fascinated by the human form (@bath_portrait_club). All materials provided. Ticket includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions.
Bath Portrait Club at the Holburne
Fast paced and fun session that welcomes everyone (not just artists!) to have a go at drawing a face, with sitters changing every 15 minutes led by Giuliana Terran is a Bristol-based artist and teacher fascinated by the human form (@bath_portrait_club). All materials provided. Ticket includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions.
Bath Portrait Club at the Holburne
Fast paced and fun session that welcomes everyone (not just artists!) to have a go at drawing a face, with sitters changing every 15 minutes led by Giuliana Terran is a Bristol-based artist and teacher fascinated by the human form (@bath_portrait_club). All materials provided. Ticket includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions.
Bath Portrait Club at the Holburne
Fast paced and fun session that welcomes everyone (not just artists!) to have a go at drawing a face, with sitters changing every 15 minutes led by Giuliana Terran is a Bristol-based artist and teacher fascinated by the human form (@bath_portrait_club). All materials provided. Ticket includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions.
Bath Portrait Club at the Holburne
Fast paced and fun session that welcomes everyone (not just artists!) to have a go at drawing a face, with sitters changing every 15 minutes led by Giuliana Terran is a Bristol-based artist and teacher fascinated by the human form (@bath_portrait_club). All materials provided. Ticket includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions.
Bath Portrait Club at the Holburne
Fast paced and fun session that welcomes everyone (not just artists!) to have a go at drawing a face, with sitters changing every 15 minutes led by Giuliana Terran is a Bristol-based artist and teacher fascinated by the human form (@bath_portrait_club). All materials provided. Ticket includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions.
Mr Doodle brings his first ever UK museum exhibition to the Holburne in Bath
The Holburne Museum in Bath is proud to present the first ever UK museum exhibition of internationally renowned artist and internet sensation, Mr Doodle. While his 2.9 million Instagram followers are familiar with Mr Doodle’s graffiti art of his clothes, car and home, inside and out, few have seen his personal sketchbooks which are overflowing...