On Sunday 7th August, join the Herschel Museum, Herschel Society and Bath Astronomers at 15 New Bond 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! No need to pre-book, just turn up on the day....
Amazing Space Discoveries Take a trip into the skies of the past and uncover what their spectacular discoveries mean for us today. To commemorate 200 years since William Herschel's death we are taking families on a journey through space to find out more about his and his sister Caroline's amazing space discoveries, from the planet...
Storytime in the Planetarium! This event is part of the Summer Reading Challenge This summer we're taking our mobile planetarium on tour around Bath and North East Somerset! Listen to out of this world stories and enjoy the view of outer space dancing above your heads. After your visit into the planetarium, join us for...
SOLD OUT Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to take part in night time astronomy on the evening of the Autumnal Equinox from the very garden the Planet Uranus was discovered in 1781.The Bath Astronomers will be at the museum with their telescopes to guide you around the Autumn night sky. Event runs from 8pm...
Make a Pin-Hole Camera This October half-term come and make a pinhole camera in the gallery! This drop in craft activity is free with museum entry.
Amazing Space Discoveries Take a trip into the skies of the past and uncover what their spectacular discoveries mean for us today. To commemorate 200 years since William Herschel's death we are taking families on a journey through space to find out more about his and his sister Caroline's amazing space discoveries, from the planet...
Visit the Herschel Museum of Astronomy to have the opportunity to take part in daytime astronomy on the morning of the partial solar eclipse from the very garden the Planet Uranus was discovered in 1781. The solar telescopes and Bath Astronomers will be in the garden from 10:00am to 1pm to safely guide you in...
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...
