Herschel Museum of Astronomy

Join us on 13 March to celebrate the Anniversary of the Discovery of Uranus. We will be hosting a stargazing event with the Bath Astronomers🔭🌟✨

📆Friday 13 March, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

🎫Limited to 20 tickets herschelmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/?fb...

The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is open this half term! 🔭🌟

Discover the Bath home where brother and sister duo, William and Caroline Herschel, lived in the 18th century. Plus, get creative with our drop-in craft activity: Create a Spinning Moon Model🌕

Children enter FREE with a paying adult

Did you know that a planet was discovered from a tiny back garden right here in Bath? William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus on March 13, 1781 using a homemade telescope. He initially thought it was a comet!

#space #history #bathuk #museum

We repainted our front door recently. Can you guess where in (or out of) the world we took inspiration for the new colour?

a. A duck’s egg
b. The Planet Uranus
c. A clear winter morning’s sky

🌌 SOLD OUT! 🌌

Our Autumn Equinox Stargazing Night is fully booked — thank you!

Join the waiting list: herschel@bptrust.org.uk
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#stargazing #autumnequinox #ukevents #darkskies #bathuk

🔭 An off-the-beaten-track delight for Austen fans in #Bath 📖
Show your #JaneAusten Festival wristband at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy and enjoy 10% off museum entry!

🎟️ Offer valid throughout the festival – simply show your wristband at the door
🕐 Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm

New term, new adventures! 🚀 Book a curriculum-linked school trip to the Herschel Museum of Astronomy in Bath. Hands-on #learning in science, STEM & #history — all in a unique heritage setting.

👉 herschelmuseum.org.uk/learning-community-engagement/schools/

#schooltrips #stem #herschelmuseum

YouTube video by Bath Preservation Trust Palm-sized planets: Pocket globes and the performance of knowledge ✋🌍✨

Palm-sized planets: Pocket globes and the performance of knowledge ✋🌍✨

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#space #history #museum

YouTube video by Bath Preservation Trust What does the Herschel Museum of Astronomy look like inside? Here's what to expect from your visit 👀

What does the Herschel Museum of Astronomy look like inside? Here's what to expect from your visit 👀 youtube.com/shorts/nyvbS...

#museum #history #astronomy #bathuk

Did you hear us on BBC Radio 3 this morning? Presenter Tom McKinney interviewed our Front of House Manager Joe Middleton! You can still listen to it here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... or on the free BBC Sounds app.

#space #history #bathuk #histsci

YouTube video by Bath Preservation Trust There are so many hidden stories for you to discover at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy in Bath 🔭

There are so many hidden stories for you to discover at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy 🔭

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#spacehistory #astronomy #space #history #bathuk #museum

Please be aware of the following upcoming partial closure due to a private visit:

📆 Thursday 21 August: Closed from 10am to 1pm, open from 1pm to 5pm

Thank you for your understanding. (To enquire about booking a private tour, please email herschel@bptrust.org.uk)

#museum #bathuk #spacehistory

Often described as a "hidden gem", our small #museum has so much to offer! Discover the incredible story of brother-sister duo William and Caroline Herschel and their astronomical discoveries - then explore our current #exhibition 'Capturing the Cosmos': herschelmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/

YouTube video by Bath Preservation Trust A peaceful oasis in the heart of Bath. #quietmoments #mindfulness #nature #bathuk

A moment of peace for your feed this busy Monday morning 🎵🐝🌿

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#monday #museum #nature

How have telescopes changed since William and Caroline Herschel stargazed from their home here in Bath? Our Front of House Manager Joe tells all!

#museum #space #history #bathuk

We are looking forward to Josh Dury's talk tonight at the Museum of Bath Architecture! Tonight's event is sold out, but you can come and see Josh's image of the planetary parade (pictured) here at the Herschel Museum in our new exhibition 'Capturing the Cosmos': herschelmuseum.org.uk/current-exhi...

Our 'Starry Skies Constellation Trail' is coming back for a second summer! From 22 July – 31 August, hunt the embroidered constellations in and around our museum ✨

When you’ve found them all, have a go at weaving a constellation to take home!

herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/starry...

Recent roof repairs are now complete, meaning the interior of the Herschel Museum is fully open again!

Please note that the garden will remain closed for a few further days while the construction team clear up. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Brilliant

A museum mystery! What do you think this was used for?

#museum #spacehistory #historichouse #bathuk #astronomy

The words 'Partial closure' in white text on a blue background with yellow stars

🚧 Temporary closure of workshop, exhibition gallery and garden 🚧

The Herschel Museum’s workshop, exhibition gallery and garden will temporarily close to visitors from 30.6.25 to 13.7.25 for scheduled repairs and restoration work to the roof. See the website for further info: herschelmuseum.org.uk

We’re closed on Mondays - so while it’s quiet, let us take you on a speedy tour of the Herschel Museum 🏛️🔭🎹

Which room would you explore first? 👇

#museum #astronomy #spacehistory #bathuk @museumsassociation.org

The #heatwave is set to continue all through the weekend and beyond! If it all gets a bit much then our #museums are pretty cool (in every sense😎)!

Opening times:
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📢 HIRING! 📢

Are you mad about #museums? Crazy about #conservation? Do you fall head over heels for historic objects? You could be our new Assistant Curator!

- Part-time, fixed term (3 year)
- Salary: £24,500, pro rata (actual gross pay: £19,600)

www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/get-involved...

Solar Observing: Summer Solstice with the Bath Astronomers – Herschel Museum of Astronomy

For another look at the sun, visit the museum on the Summer Solstice - Saturday 21 June - for a special solar-gazing experience. Free with museum entry, no advance booking required! herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/solar-...

Here comes the sun! This spectacular image 'Sun in Hydrogen Alpha - Plasma Eruption' was taken by Rob Lane of the @bathastronomers.org.uk - and it features in our current exhibition 'Capturing the Cosmos! herschelmuseum.org.uk/current-exhi...

#astronomy

🔭☀ NEW Summer Solstice event: Solar gazing with the @bathastronomers.org.uk

📆 Saturday 21 June, 10-3pm
📍 Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath UK
🎫 Free with normal admission to the museum - no booking required

#summersolstice #astronomy #museum #bathuk

Get creative this half term with our Marvellous Moonscapes activity! Drop in, no booking required 🌕

herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/marvel...

#halfterm #kidsactivities #bathuk #familyfun

Happy #InternationalDarkSkyWeek - the global celebration of the night! Our new astrophotography exhibition displays @bathastronomers.org.uk' images of space alongside drawings by William and John Herschel!