SOLD OUT Come and celebrate Halloween at the Herschel Museum. Hear talks on the myths and legends surrounding the Halloween sky as well as learning about the Moon itself. If clear, telescopes will be available to observe the night sky from the garden. Some spooky astronomers will be on hand to chat about the stars...
Evening Astronomy on William Herschel's Birthday: Tuesday 15th November, 6.00pm to 8pm Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in evening astronomy on the anniversary of William Herschel’s birthday and from the garden he discovered the Planet Uranus from in 1781. The Bath Astronomers will be in the garden and...
Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in astronomy on the evening of the Mars Opposition from the garden William Herschel discovered the Planet Uranus from in 1781. The Bath Astronomers will be in the garden and museum from 6pm to 8pm to help you stargaze and talk about...
Make a Constellation Luminary, and light up your room with stars! This drop-in activity will run from 17-31 December (during our usual opening days and times - see further details here) and is free with museum admission.
Come and make a star viewfinder and take part in the National Star Count. Find out how light pollution can affect our views of the constellations and see how many stars you can spot from your back garden! Drop in activity. Free with museum entry. Activity will run daily in the gallery from Saturday...
Monday 20th February– 7.00pm to 9.00pm (limited to 20 tickets) Visit the Herschel Museum to join the Bath Astronomers in participating in the CPRE Star Count and learn how light pollution affects astronomy today. You also have the chance to look through telescopes in the very garden where William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus...
Monday 13th March– 7.00pm to 9.00pm (limited to 20 tickets) Visit the Herschel Museum to join in with stargazing with the Bath Astronomers on the anniversary of the discovery of the Planet Uranus, from the very garden it was discovered from by William Herschel in 1781. Adult £15 Concession (Senior, Student, NHS) £12 Under 18s...
As spring emerges, ensure you make the most of the sunshine with a fabulous planet suncatcher to hang in your window and fill your room with colour! Entry and activities are free for children (accompanied by a paying adult) throughout the Easter Holidays. 10am-5pm, 1st – 16th April (excluding 3rd and 10th April)
Friday 21st April - 8pm to 10pm (limited to 20 tickets) EVENT IS SOLD OUT Visit the Herschel Museum to join the Bath Astronomers in stargazing and talks during 'International Dark Sky Week'. You will also have the chance to look through telescopes in the very garden where William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus from in...
William Herschel made his own telescopes by hand, and so can you! This May half term you can make your own telescope in our Museum's gallery. View different constellations through your telescope, then later on you can see if you can spot the same stars in the night sky. More to do at home: budding...
