Herschel Museum of Astronomy
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The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is the home of William and Caroline Herschel, distinguished astronomers and musicians. Patron: Sir Brian May 🔭🎸
https://herschelmuseum.org.uk/
https://herschelmuseum.org.uk/
🌌 SOLD OUT! 🌌
Our Autumn Equinox Stargazing Night is fully booked — thank you!
Join the waiting list: [email protected]
✨🔭
#stargazing #autumnequinox #ukevents #darkskies #bathuk
Our Autumn Equinox Stargazing Night is fully booked — thank you!
Join the waiting list: [email protected]
✨🔭
#stargazing #autumnequinox #ukevents #darkskies #bathuk
September 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
🌌 SOLD OUT! 🌌
Our Autumn Equinox Stargazing Night is fully booked — thank you!
Join the waiting list: [email protected]
✨🔭
#stargazing #autumnequinox #ukevents #darkskies #bathuk
Our Autumn Equinox Stargazing Night is fully booked — thank you!
Join the waiting list: [email protected]
✨🔭
#stargazing #autumnequinox #ukevents #darkskies #bathuk
🔭 An off-the-beaten-track delight for Austen fans in #Bath 📖
Show your #JaneAusten Festival wristband at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy and enjoy 10% off museum entry!
🎟️ Offer valid throughout the festival – simply show your wristband at the door
🕐 Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Show your #JaneAusten Festival wristband at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy and enjoy 10% off museum entry!
🎟️ Offer valid throughout the festival – simply show your wristband at the door
🕐 Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
September 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🔭 An off-the-beaten-track delight for Austen fans in #Bath 📖
Show your #JaneAusten Festival wristband at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy and enjoy 10% off museum entry!
🎟️ Offer valid throughout the festival – simply show your wristband at the door
🕐 Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Show your #JaneAusten Festival wristband at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy and enjoy 10% off museum entry!
🎟️ Offer valid throughout the festival – simply show your wristband at the door
🕐 Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
New term, new adventures! 🚀 Book a curriculum-linked school trip to the Herschel Museum of Astronomy in Bath. Hands-on #learning in science, STEM & #history — all in a unique heritage setting.
👉 herschelmuseum.org.uk/learning-community-engagement/schools/
#schooltrips #stem #herschelmuseum
👉 herschelmuseum.org.uk/learning-community-engagement/schools/
#schooltrips #stem #herschelmuseum
September 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
New term, new adventures! 🚀 Book a curriculum-linked school trip to the Herschel Museum of Astronomy in Bath. Hands-on #learning in science, STEM & #history — all in a unique heritage setting.
👉 herschelmuseum.org.uk/learning-community-engagement/schools/
#schooltrips #stem #herschelmuseum
👉 herschelmuseum.org.uk/learning-community-engagement/schools/
#schooltrips #stem #herschelmuseum
Did you hear us on BBC Radio 3 this morning? Presenter Tom McKinney interviewed our Front of House Manager Joe Middleton! You can still listen to it here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... or on the free BBC Sounds app.
#space #history #bathuk #histsci
#space #history #bathuk #histsci
August 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Did you hear us on BBC Radio 3 this morning? Presenter Tom McKinney interviewed our Front of House Manager Joe Middleton! You can still listen to it here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... or on the free BBC Sounds app.
#space #history #bathuk #histsci
#space #history #bathuk #histsci
Please be aware of the following upcoming partial closure due to a private visit:
📆 Thursday 21 August: Closed from 10am to 1pm, open from 1pm to 5pm
Thank you for your understanding. (To enquire about booking a private tour, please email [email protected])
#museum #bathuk #spacehistory
📆 Thursday 21 August: Closed from 10am to 1pm, open from 1pm to 5pm
Thank you for your understanding. (To enquire about booking a private tour, please email [email protected])
#museum #bathuk #spacehistory
August 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Please be aware of the following upcoming partial closure due to a private visit:
📆 Thursday 21 August: Closed from 10am to 1pm, open from 1pm to 5pm
Thank you for your understanding. (To enquire about booking a private tour, please email [email protected])
#museum #bathuk #spacehistory
📆 Thursday 21 August: Closed from 10am to 1pm, open from 1pm to 5pm
Thank you for your understanding. (To enquire about booking a private tour, please email [email protected])
#museum #bathuk #spacehistory
Often described as a "hidden gem", our small #museum has so much to offer! Discover the incredible story of brother-sister duo William and Caroline Herschel and their astronomical discoveries - then explore our current #exhibition 'Capturing the Cosmos': herschelmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/
August 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Often described as a "hidden gem", our small #museum has so much to offer! Discover the incredible story of brother-sister duo William and Caroline Herschel and their astronomical discoveries - then explore our current #exhibition 'Capturing the Cosmos': herschelmuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/
We are looking forward to Josh Dury's talk tonight at the Museum of Bath Architecture! Tonight's event is sold out, but you can come and see Josh's image of the planetary parade (pictured) here at the Herschel Museum in our new exhibition 'Capturing the Cosmos': herschelmuseum.org.uk/current-exhi...
July 31, 2025 at 9:53 AM
We are looking forward to Josh Dury's talk tonight at the Museum of Bath Architecture! Tonight's event is sold out, but you can come and see Josh's image of the planetary parade (pictured) here at the Herschel Museum in our new exhibition 'Capturing the Cosmos': herschelmuseum.org.uk/current-exhi...
Our 'Starry Skies Constellation Trail' is coming back for a second summer! From 22 July – 31 August, hunt the embroidered constellations in and around our museum ✨
When you’ve found them all, have a go at weaving a constellation to take home!
herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/starry...
When you’ve found them all, have a go at weaving a constellation to take home!
herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/starry...
July 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Our 'Starry Skies Constellation Trail' is coming back for a second summer! From 22 July – 31 August, hunt the embroidered constellations in and around our museum ✨
When you’ve found them all, have a go at weaving a constellation to take home!
herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/starry...
When you’ve found them all, have a go at weaving a constellation to take home!
herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/starry...
Recent roof repairs are now complete, meaning the interior of the Herschel Museum is fully open again!
Please note that the garden will remain closed for a few further days while the construction team clear up. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Please note that the garden will remain closed for a few further days while the construction team clear up. We apologise for any inconvenience.
July 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Recent roof repairs are now complete, meaning the interior of the Herschel Museum is fully open again!
Please note that the garden will remain closed for a few further days while the construction team clear up. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Please note that the garden will remain closed for a few further days while the construction team clear up. We apologise for any inconvenience.
A museum mystery! What do you think this was used for?
#museum #spacehistory #historichouse #bathuk #astronomy
#museum #spacehistory #historichouse #bathuk #astronomy
July 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A museum mystery! What do you think this was used for?
#museum #spacehistory #historichouse #bathuk #astronomy
#museum #spacehistory #historichouse #bathuk #astronomy
🚧 Temporary closure of workshop, exhibition gallery and garden 🚧
The Herschel Museum’s workshop, exhibition gallery and garden will temporarily close to visitors from 30.6.25 to 13.7.25 for scheduled repairs and restoration work to the roof. See the website for further info: herschelmuseum.org.uk
The Herschel Museum’s workshop, exhibition gallery and garden will temporarily close to visitors from 30.6.25 to 13.7.25 for scheduled repairs and restoration work to the roof. See the website for further info: herschelmuseum.org.uk
June 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🚧 Temporary closure of workshop, exhibition gallery and garden 🚧
The Herschel Museum’s workshop, exhibition gallery and garden will temporarily close to visitors from 30.6.25 to 13.7.25 for scheduled repairs and restoration work to the roof. See the website for further info: herschelmuseum.org.uk
The Herschel Museum’s workshop, exhibition gallery and garden will temporarily close to visitors from 30.6.25 to 13.7.25 for scheduled repairs and restoration work to the roof. See the website for further info: herschelmuseum.org.uk
We’re closed on Mondays - so while it’s quiet, let us take you on a speedy tour of the Herschel Museum 🏛️🔭🎹
Which room would you explore first? 👇
#museum #astronomy #spacehistory #bathuk @museumsassociation.org
Which room would you explore first? 👇
#museum #astronomy #spacehistory #bathuk @museumsassociation.org
June 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We’re closed on Mondays - so while it’s quiet, let us take you on a speedy tour of the Herschel Museum 🏛️🔭🎹
Which room would you explore first? 👇
#museum #astronomy #spacehistory #bathuk @museumsassociation.org
Which room would you explore first? 👇
#museum #astronomy #spacehistory #bathuk @museumsassociation.org
Here comes the sun! This spectacular image 'Sun in Hydrogen Alpha - Plasma Eruption' was taken by Rob Lane of the @bathastronomers.org.uk - and it features in our current exhibition 'Capturing the Cosmos! herschelmuseum.org.uk/current-exhi...
#astronomy
#astronomy
June 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Here comes the sun! This spectacular image 'Sun in Hydrogen Alpha - Plasma Eruption' was taken by Rob Lane of the @bathastronomers.org.uk - and it features in our current exhibition 'Capturing the Cosmos! herschelmuseum.org.uk/current-exhi...
#astronomy
#astronomy
🔭☀ NEW Summer Solstice event: Solar gazing with the @bathastronomers.org.uk
📆 Saturday 21 June, 10-3pm
📍 Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath UK
🎫 Free with normal admission to the museum - no booking required
#summersolstice #astronomy #museum #bathuk
📆 Saturday 21 June, 10-3pm
📍 Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath UK
🎫 Free with normal admission to the museum - no booking required
#summersolstice #astronomy #museum #bathuk
June 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🔭☀ NEW Summer Solstice event: Solar gazing with the @bathastronomers.org.uk
📆 Saturday 21 June, 10-3pm
📍 Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath UK
🎫 Free with normal admission to the museum - no booking required
#summersolstice #astronomy #museum #bathuk
📆 Saturday 21 June, 10-3pm
📍 Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath UK
🎫 Free with normal admission to the museum - no booking required
#summersolstice #astronomy #museum #bathuk
Get creative this half term with our Marvellous Moonscapes activity! Drop in, no booking required 🌕
herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/marvel...
#halfterm #kidsactivities #bathuk #familyfun
herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/marvel...
#halfterm #kidsactivities #bathuk #familyfun
May 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Get creative this half term with our Marvellous Moonscapes activity! Drop in, no booking required 🌕
herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/marvel...
#halfterm #kidsactivities #bathuk #familyfun
herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/marvel...
#halfterm #kidsactivities #bathuk #familyfun
Happy #InternationalDarkSkyWeek - the global celebration of the night! Our new astrophotography exhibition displays @bathastronomers.org.uk' images of space alongside drawings by William and John Herschel!
April 21, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Happy #InternationalDarkSkyWeek - the global celebration of the night! Our new astrophotography exhibition displays @bathastronomers.org.uk' images of space alongside drawings by William and John Herschel!
We’re still feeling starstruck after the preview of “Capturing the Cosmos” 🛰️
The new exhibition features nightscapes, lunar close-ups, and deep space photography by Bath’s amateur astronomers @bathastronomers.org.uk 🪐
Exhibition runs until 4 January 2026 📆 herschelmuseum.org.uk/current-exhi...
The new exhibition features nightscapes, lunar close-ups, and deep space photography by Bath’s amateur astronomers @bathastronomers.org.uk 🪐
Exhibition runs until 4 January 2026 📆 herschelmuseum.org.uk/current-exhi...
April 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
We’re still feeling starstruck after the preview of “Capturing the Cosmos” 🛰️
The new exhibition features nightscapes, lunar close-ups, and deep space photography by Bath’s amateur astronomers @bathastronomers.org.uk 🪐
Exhibition runs until 4 January 2026 📆 herschelmuseum.org.uk/current-exhi...
The new exhibition features nightscapes, lunar close-ups, and deep space photography by Bath’s amateur astronomers @bathastronomers.org.uk 🪐
Exhibition runs until 4 January 2026 📆 herschelmuseum.org.uk/current-exhi...
HALF TERM ACTIVITY: Spinning Spiral Galaxies 🌌
Make your own spiral galaxy hanging decoration, inspired by the amazing images of faraway galaxies in our new Astrophotography exhibition.
📍 Herschel Museum
📆 5-21 April
🎫 No booking required (drop in)- free with museum entry
#halfterm #museum
Make your own spiral galaxy hanging decoration, inspired by the amazing images of faraway galaxies in our new Astrophotography exhibition.
📍 Herschel Museum
📆 5-21 April
🎫 No booking required (drop in)- free with museum entry
#halfterm #museum
April 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Artist Jess Wright has created an amazing scale model of our 7ft telescope! Our learning and engagement team will use this new model to show schools and community groups how the Herschel reflecting telescope works.
April 2, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Artist Jess Wright has created an amazing scale model of our 7ft telescope! Our learning and engagement team will use this new model to show schools and community groups how the Herschel reflecting telescope works.
What's on at the Herschel Museum this month? herschelmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/
April 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
What's on at the Herschel Museum this month? herschelmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/
NEW EVENT: Herschels’ Amazing Discoveries: Planetarium Show 🌌
Explore the night sky and find out about William and Caroline Herschel and their amazing space discoveries!
📆 16 April 10:15 am – 2:00 pm (4 sessions)
🎫 £5.00 - herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/amazin...
📍 Twerton Village Hall
Explore the night sky and find out about William and Caroline Herschel and their amazing space discoveries!
📆 16 April 10:15 am – 2:00 pm (4 sessions)
🎫 £5.00 - herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/amazin...
📍 Twerton Village Hall
March 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
NEW EVENT: Herschels’ Amazing Discoveries: Planetarium Show 🌌
Explore the night sky and find out about William and Caroline Herschel and their amazing space discoveries!
📆 16 April 10:15 am – 2:00 pm (4 sessions)
🎫 £5.00 - herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/amazin...
📍 Twerton Village Hall
Explore the night sky and find out about William and Caroline Herschel and their amazing space discoveries!
📆 16 April 10:15 am – 2:00 pm (4 sessions)
🎫 £5.00 - herschelmuseum.org.uk/event/amazin...
📍 Twerton Village Hall
Take a closer look at space… 🔭
We have an exciting new exhibition in the works, inspired by consultation feedback. ‘Capturing the cosmos’, launching early April, will feature a stunning collection of astrophotography taken by the Bath Astronomers. 🌌
More information coming soon 👀
We have an exciting new exhibition in the works, inspired by consultation feedback. ‘Capturing the cosmos’, launching early April, will feature a stunning collection of astrophotography taken by the Bath Astronomers. 🌌
More information coming soon 👀
March 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Take a closer look at space… 🔭
We have an exciting new exhibition in the works, inspired by consultation feedback. ‘Capturing the cosmos’, launching early April, will feature a stunning collection of astrophotography taken by the Bath Astronomers. 🌌
More information coming soon 👀
We have an exciting new exhibition in the works, inspired by consultation feedback. ‘Capturing the cosmos’, launching early April, will feature a stunning collection of astrophotography taken by the Bath Astronomers. 🌌
More information coming soon 👀
From solar panels to film screenings to live streaming with a space web cam, lots of potential ideas were discussed. Do you have any suggestions for changes we could make here at the Herschel Museum? Please let us know in the comments 🔭🌌❔
February 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
From solar panels to film screenings to live streaming with a space web cam, lots of potential ideas were discussed. Do you have any suggestions for changes we could make here at the Herschel Museum? Please let us know in the comments 🔭🌌❔
We have been undertaking public consultation on the museum's future for almost a year now, so earlier this week we held a consultation with Bath Preservation Trust staff to get their thoughts too! 💭
February 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
We have been undertaking public consultation on the museum's future for almost a year now, so earlier this week we held a consultation with Bath Preservation Trust staff to get their thoughts too! 💭