Herschel Museum of Astronomy

Brand new audio visual tours

Find out more about the home where the planet Uranus was discovered.
Children meet Caroline Herschel as she remembers her time at 19 New King Street
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Digital Learning Resources

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Globes at The Herschel Museum

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Visiting Us

The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is dedicated to the many achievements of the Herschels, who were distinguished astronomers as well as talented musicians. It was from this house, using a telescope of his own design that William discovered the planet Uranus in 1781.

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Finding Us

Herschel Museum of Astronomy,19 New King Street, Bath BA1 2BL

Next Event

Solar Observing: Summer Solstice 21 June, 10am – 5pm

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Solar gazing 2020