Museums

Holburne Museum of Art

This jewel in Bath's crown was once the Georgian Sydney Hotel, whose glittering society Jane Austen watched from her house opposite. It displays the treasures collected by Sir William Holburne: superb English and continental silver, porcelain, maicolica, glass and Renaissance bronzes. The Picture Gallery contains works by Turner, Guardi, Stubbs, plus portraits of Bath society by Gainsborough.

Opening Times:
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am to5:00 pm (including Bank Holidays)
Sundays - 2:30 pm to 5.30 pm
Closed on Mondays
Open mid February to mid December

William Herschel Museum

Delightful Georgian townhouse, home to astronomer and musician William Herschel and his sister Caroline during last quarter of 18th century. Later occupied by the sister of Fanny Burney the novelist. Visit the astronomer's workshop where Herschel made his telescopes, and the original kitchen and music room. New Star Vault astronomy auditorium. Georgian garden landscaped in style of Herschel's day.

Opening Times:
Open daily, except Wednesday - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
15th January to 15th December, Weekends - 11:00 am to 5:00pm