Holburne Museum, Bath: Hours, Address, Holburne Museum Reviews: 4.5/5
Holburne Museum
Holburne Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
With an impressive collection of fine and decorative art, this newly transformed Museum, with Garden Cafe, is situated in lovely grounds and is set to become Bath's must-see attraction. Open daily, admission £12.50/£7. 10am to 5pm (11am on Sundays)
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shapwicktwo
Wimborne Minster, UK19 contributions
May 2022
This a slightly different review from the norm....but despite the embaressing nature,I would like to share..We were returning along the canal path and passing through the grounds of the Museum,when the dreaded IBS episode happened.Those of you who have the misfortune to suffer from this debillitating complaint will understand.
My grateful and heartfelt thanks to receptionist Hannah,she was kind and understanding,seeing to my needs without fuss.I was so humiliated but her empathy and manner lightened a horrible time ......so Hannah thankyou once again
My grateful and heartfelt thanks to receptionist Hannah,she was kind and understanding,seeing to my needs without fuss.I was so humiliated but her empathy and manner lightened a horrible time ......so Hannah thankyou once again
Written 12 May 2022
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Bobnorman1974
3 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Unfortunately the outside seating arrangements outside of the cafe has put the tables too close together,with notes on tables advising that they must not be moved,last year they were down the side and on the grass which was much better
Written 9 May 2022
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Sian E
Bath, UK20 contributions
Sep 2021
The outside of this is pretty and features in bridgerton (and is free to see) but the inside I found boring. Lots of art and random artifacts which sparked nothing inside me. Staff were friendly though
Written 25 April 2022
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skiingcouple
Yorkshire100 contributions
Mar 2022
Small and interesting museum with good range of temporary exhibitions eg March/April 2022 Tudor Portraits. A nice café with indoor and outdoor seating s worth a visit for coffee or lunch.
Written 1 April 2022
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Claire C
22 contributions
Mar 2022
Always good - interesting special exhibitions, plus a wealth of other stuff - we find something fascinating everytime we go back (who knew that Warminster was once a centre for the silver trade?). Hugely recomended.
Written 13 March 2022
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emerald4
London, UK34 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
I thought this was a great museum. The temporary exhibitions were fine, but it was the permanent display of holburnes collections that was my favourite. Lots of interesting objects, especially lots of miniature things, and the write ups were interesting. Drawers full of additional objects at shin height were great too. All the workers (volunteers?) were friendly and approachable. And the shop was gorgeous too. I would visit again.
Written 17 February 2022
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Squoogle
Bishops Stortford, UK36 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
The building is attractive and maybe worth a look in itself. The staff were friendly and helpful. I’m not sure that the contents of the museum were very diverting but we enjoyed our visit well enough anyway.
Written 30 January 2022
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Tessa C
Windsor, UK37 contributions
Jan 2022
Lovely museum full of great paintings, china,exquisite miniatures and fascinating curios such ancient passports and embroidery. The best part of the museum are the people,especially the wonderful lady in one of the galleries who not only told my daughter in greater detail what she was viewing but charmingly took charge of her heavy ruck sack , so she could go around unencumbered.There is a great cafe , very friendly, overlooking the gardens and a delightfully staffed shop. We had a fabulous time.
Written 22 January 2022
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frankthewool
Udimore, UK275 contributions
Dec 2021
Well laid out Museum and plenty to see. A number of very good paintings by Constable and an excellent picture by Stubbs.
Very good Cafe with good coffee and light lunch food.
Very good Cafe with good coffee and light lunch food.
Written 7 December 2021
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Sue
North Finchley, UK30 contributions
Nov 2021
Went to see the Rosetti exhibition and loved it. Nicely laid out and well interpreted. A little on the pricey side for an art gallery - but great to go into the jane Austen feel of the house.
Written 23 November 2021
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Joanne J
Wrexham County, UK1 contribution
Hi how much is entry please and do carers go in for free ?
The Holburne website says to catch a no. 4 bus from station, but this doesn’t correspond with any bus maps I look at. I want to visit in the morning, setting out early, phone lines are now closed and with mobility issues, the bus is a must. I’d be grateful for confirmation of the bus number/ route from the station - if you can help, thank you so much!
il0vemarrakech
Warrington, UK170 contributions
Can you visit the coffee shop without paying £12.50 entry fee
George9977
12 contributions
Yes, just go straight to the coffee shop.
Veronica T
Winscombe52 contributions
Is there disabled parking close by, please?
Veronica T
Winscombe52 contributions
Thank you
Is it open on a Sunday
Patricia H
Romford, UK60 contributions
It looks as though your question has been answered. We are only ever in Bath from Monday to Friday (never at the weekend)
Louise T
Salisbury, UK119 contributions
Hi iis this near the railway station please?
Courtenay R
London, UK148 contributions
Quite near - about a mile. Not a difficult walk and there's plenty to see along the way. Or you can take one of the University buses (during term time) from the bus station, near the railway station, as far as St Mary's Church (Bathwick Hill) and then it's only a few more minutes' walk to the museum.
Frequently Asked Questions about Holburne Museum
- Holburne Museum is open:
- Sun - Sun 11:00 - 17:00
- Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
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