Herschel Museum of Astronomy

19 New King Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2BL
England

Website

www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk

E-mail

herschelbpt@btconnect.com

Telephone

01225 446865

Fax

01225 446865

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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“I have looked further into space than any human being did before me”
"I will make such telescopes and see such things."

William Herschel

The Herschel Museum of Astronomy celebrates the achievements of William and Caroline Herschel who were brilliant astronomers and talented musicians. It was from the garden of this house, using a telescope of his own design that William discovered the planet Uranus in 1781. He was rewarded for his work by King George III and received the Copley Medal. Caroline also made a huge contribution to the field of astronomy ably assisting William and discovering numerous comets.

19 New King Street provides a unique glimpse of everyday life for those of 'the middling sort' in the late eighteenth century. The town house has been meticulously restored and furnished showing the design ideas popular at the time and illuminating every aspect of domestic life.

Venue Type:

Museum, Historic house or home, Science centre, Garden, parklands or rural site, Heritage site

 Opening hours

31st January - 11th December
Weekdays 1-5 closed Wednesdays, but open Wednesdays during school holidays and half terms
Weekends and bank holidays 11-5.

 Admission charges

Adult £5.00, Concessions £4.50, Students £3.00, Children (under 16) £2.50. Special group rate, family tickets, 2 adults 2 children £12

Discounts

  • Museums Association
 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • General audio-guide available
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Toilets
  • Auditorium
  • Gardens open to public
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
 Disability access
  • Braille information and/or interpretation
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
 Schools services and facilities
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events

Additional info

Award winning introductory film, partial wheelchair access, virtual tour, audio tour available.

19 New King Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2BL
England

Website

www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk

E-mail

herschelbpt@btconnect.com

Telephone

01225 446865

Fax

01225 446865

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Music, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History

19 New King Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2BL
England

Website

www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk

E-mail

herschelbpt@btconnect.com

Telephone

01225 446865

Fax

01225 446865

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Chris Williams Art Exhibition Printing the Planets

1 February — 16 April 2012 *on now

Astronomical artist Chris Williams combines his skills as a fine craftsman and designer with his passion for stargazing. He is inspired by elements of astronomy, cosmology and physics and creates works of extraordinary power and elegance. A member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists he works with wood and a variety of printing techniques.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

Free.

19 New King Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2BL
England

Website

www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk

E-mail

herschelbpt@btconnect.com

Telephone

01225 446865

Fax

01225 446865

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
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Framing The Universe Art Workshop

16 February 2012

Come and create some cosmic art inspired by our current exhibtion by Astronomical artist Chris Williams who is inspired by elements of astronomy, cosmology and physics to create works of extraordinary power and elegance.

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10

When

10am-2pm

Admission

£3 for children (must be accompanied)
£2 for Discovery Card holders

a photo of an astronomical device in a museum

Moonwatch - Views of Venus, the Moon, Saturn and Mars

28 April 2012

Moonwatching from 8.00pm, Victoria Park in front of No.1 Royal Crescent, free and open to everyone. In collaboration with the Wiltshire Astronomical Society and the Griffon Educational Observatory.

Suitable for

  • 14-15
  • 18+
  • 16-17
  • Family friendly

When

8-11pm

Where

Victoria Park in front of No.1 Royal Crescent

Admission

Free.

19 New King Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2BL
England

Website

www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk

E-mail

herschelbpt@btconnect.com

Telephone

01225 446865

Fax

01225 446865

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Amazing Astronomy and Light Fantastic (KS2)

This workshop will explore the heavenly bodies and day and night. The children will investigate the colours of light and shadows using light boxes and prisms. They will make a star map of a constellation. (One class; 2 hours)

How to obtain

£3 per child, teachers free. The workshop may be booked on 01225 446865, or learning@herschelbpt.fsnet.co.uk

Amazing Astronomy! (KS2)

A workshop for schools providing an introduction to astronomy and identification of various heavenly bodies. Topics can include light, shadows and optical illusions with the use of prisms; planet and atmosphere work; star maps; or night and day. Topics can be adapted to suit needs of pupils. Group size: one class, duration 2 hours; level can be adapted.

How to obtain

To book this workshop please contact Nicola Presley, Learning and Audience Development Officer on 01225 446865 or e-mail learning@herschelbpt.fsnet.co.uk
Workshop costs £3 per head, teachers free.

19 New King Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2BL
England

Website

www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk

E-mail

herschelbpt@btconnect.com

Telephone

01225 446865

Fax

01225 446865

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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