Admissions and Events

Dark skies appreciation with the Bath Astronomers Wednesday 14th February, 6.30pm to 8.30pm  SOLD OUT Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to stargaze with the Bath Astronomers from the very garden William Herschel discovered the Planet Uranus on the 13th March 1781. The astronomers will discuss about appreciating dark skies and the impact of light pollution,...

Anniversary of the discovery of the Planet Uranus Wednesday, 13th March, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Visit the Herschel Museum to join in with stargazing with the Bath Astronomers on the anniversary of the discovery of the Planet Uranus by William Herschel, from the very garden it was discovered from on 13th March 1781! Please note: This event...

Celebrate the Vernal (Spring) Equinox by joining the Bath Astronomers for daytime astronomy and solar observing from the Herschel Museum of Astronomy where Uranus was discovered in 1781. The solar telescopes and Bath Astronomers will be in the garden from 10am to 4pm to guide you to observe the Sun safely and tell you more...

Join us over the Easter holidays and discover some of the amazing objects we have in our handling collection. From meteorites to telescopes, come along for a hands-on experience of history and science objects.   Days the activity will be running: Tuesday 2nd April Wednesday 3rd April Thursday 4th April Tuesday 9th April Wednesday 10th...

Learn about William and Caroline Herschel’s remarkable discoveries in the house where they lived and worked. In this 2 hour workshop, children will: Learn about the history and importance of William and Caroline Herschel's space discoveries Explore the museum with a trail to complete Complete a hands on space-themed activity Open to home educated children,...

Calling all young science enthusiasts! Do you have a space or astronomy question you would love to know the answer to? We have teamed up with the Bath Astronomers to answer your questions on all things space in our ‘Ask an Astronomer’ competition! Send us your questions and our local space experts will do their...

Earlier this year, we launched a competition inviting children to submit questions about space to the Bath Astronomers. We received some fascinating questions, from ‘how to cook in space?’ to ‘what would happen if the Earth was cut in half?’ Come and find out the answers in our special half term display, featuring a short...

John Herschel - the Last Polymath. Saturday 8th June, All - day conference held at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution. From 9am to 6pm. Tickets can be booked from the BRLSI website, please click on 'More information and tickets'. Sir John Herschel (1792-1871), son of the astronomer William Herschel and nephew to Caroline Herschel,...

Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in daytime astronomy with the Bath Astronomers from the very garden the Planet Uranus was discovered in 1781. The solar telescopes and Bath Astronomers will be in the museum's garden from 10am to 4pm to help guide you to observe the Sun...

How well do you know the night sky? We’ve hidden some beautiful embroidered constellations in and around our museum for a special summer star trail. Extended to the end of September due to popular demand! Drop-in until Sunday 29 September (Closed on Mondays) Free with museum entry (children enter the museum for free accompanied by...