Join us at Bath Central Library for our interactive family planetarium show. Hear stories of the stars, explore the night sky and find out about the discoveries of the Herschels and how they impact space exploration today. 3 sessions throughout the day. Suitable Age 4+ Pre-booking essential. Please see booking information for session times.
Create a constellation postcard Throughout the Summer holidays we will be running constellation activities in the museum gallery and a children's trail around the museum. Have you ever wondered how the stars got their names? Find out about constellation stories and myths, and design or colour in a constellation postcard to take home. This activity...
Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath 11am-3pm. Join a team of staff and students from the University of Bath creating an artwork inspired by Caroline Herschel and other wonder women in Science! There will be crafts and a special trail around the museum running throughout the day.
Take part in an astronomy workshop and activities with the Space Detectives. Explore the night sky and find out about William and Caroline Herschel and their amazing space discoveries in our interactive family show. Session 1: 10:30 - 12pm; Session 2: 2-3pm Suitable for ages 5+ Pre-booking essential.
York Street, Bath Join the Herschel Museum, Herschel Society and Bath Astronomers at 11A York Street, Bath, to learn about the Herschel family, who revolutionised astronomy in the 18th and 19th century. Join in with solar astronomy and fun activities during the day! This is a free activity, with no booking required.
Take part in an astronomy workshop and activities with the Space Detectives. Explore the night sky and find out about William and Caroline Herschel and their amazing space discoveries in our interactive family show. Session 1: 10:30am - 12pm; Session 2: 2 - 3pm Suitable for ages 5+ Pre-booking essential.
This is the first in a series of four talks on the Bath Preservation Trust / Herschel Museum of Astronomy theme Conserving the Planet. The other three talks are on Friday 13 October, The Astrophysics of Earth, Friday 3 November, A Cluttered & Noisy Sky? and Friday 1 December, Space Debris: Hazards – all at BRLSI. Stray light from unregulated and misdirected...
Autumn Equinox: Observing the night sky SOLD OUT This event has sold out, please email herschel@bptrust.org.uk if you would like to join the waiting list. Saturday September 23rd, 8pm to 10pm Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to take part in night time astronomy on the evening of the Autumnal Equinox from the very...
The second in a series of four talks on Conserving the Planet in partnership with the Herschel Society and BRLSI Sunlight is the dominant energy source for Earth’s biosphere, powering life through photosynthesis. It has taken over two centuries to gain an understanding of the how photosynthesis works and yet we are only just beginning...
Did you know Caroline Herschel discovered 8 comets in her lifetime? Come and make your own air-powered comet and see how far it will fly! Drop-in activity. Museum entry and activities are free for children (accompanied by a paying adult). 10am-5pm, Sat 21st - Sun 29th Oct (excluding Monday 23rd)
