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.
BREAKING NEWS: On 15 May we won a national award – a Museums+Heritage Award – for our 2018 exhibition which was called Wonder Women of Space! PRESS RELEASE
