✨ Re-think the Renaissance ✨ Join celebrated historian Jerry Brotton for an evening exploring how global connections shaped the art and ideas of the Renaissance. 🗓️ Thursday 4 December 🕖 7–9 pm https://holburne.org/events/the-global-renaissance-by-jerry-brotton/

Part 2 of showcasing the amazing makers who are taking part in our Gift Fair on Friday 28 November, 3.30 – 8.30pm! We’re so excited for you to discover our wonderful selection of creative and extraordinary makers, who will be selling beautiful gifts, crafts and treats. https://ow.ly/mtGe50XpVGP

Exciting news! 🎨 Zandra Rhodes: A Life in Print opens 24 January – 10 May 2026. Explore the fearless creativity of Dame Zandra Rhodes through her vivid screen-printed garments from the 60s, 70s and 80s, with an audio tour by Zandra herself. A celebration of colour, pattern and individuality.

What a wonderful day with our Holburne Patrons and Directors Circle! ✨ We enjoyed a private tour of Sir John Soane’s Museum & lunch. Followed by a tour of The Cosmic House! Huge thanks to everyone and our hosts! Want to join us for future trips? Visit our website: https://ow.ly/IBV850XpbEs

Have you seen our new exhibition Illustrating Austen? Discover the artwork that brought Jane Austen’s stories & characters to life. This exhibition celebrates 250 years since Austen’s birth, showcasing how artists have imagined her world across centuries. 🎟️ Find out more: https://ow.ly/ubNb50XjSGr

🌿 An Evening with Mary Keen 🌿 Join renowned garden designer and writer Mary Keen in conversation with Jonny Bruce as she discusses her new book Diary of a Keen Gardener. 📅 20 November, 7pm 🎟️ Tickets £15 Find out more and book your place: https://ow.ly/PZxo50XjST8

This Saturday 8 November, join us for Clay Creatures drop in making day. Take inspiration from our exhibition Sculpting the Earth to create your own miniature clay creatures. Think small and beautiful, inspired by the natural world in this relaxed and open workshop. £2 per item, no booking required.

Today we are celebrating ‘Japanese Culture Day’ by sharing one of the stunning Japanese porcelain pieces from our collection. Holburne was a passionate collector of Asian ceramics, with over 400 porcelain pieces in his collection. Visit discover our fascinating collection. https://ow.ly/NslK50XjKus

🎃 Happy Halloween from the Holburne! ✨ Looking for a spooktacular way to celebrate? Join us this evening for Holburne Up Late: Halloween Edition! 👻 Explore the museum after hours and enjoy a range of activities! 🎟️ Free entry ⏰5:00 pm – 8:30 pm https://ow.ly/Moin50XiV0e

Have you seen our exhibition Sculpting the Earth? In this exhibition you can discover the whimsical ceramic works of Natalie Bevan, Psiche Hughes, and Ann Stokes, three pioneering women artists of the 20th century. 🎟️ Book your tickets now https://ow.ly/bXlZ50XiwhJ

Spend an evening with Katy Hessel as she shares how to bring creativity, reflection and inspiration into every day drawn from her new book How to Live an Artful Life. 📅 17 November, 7pm 🎟 Tickets available now! https://holburne.org/events/katy-hessel-how-to-live-an-artful-life/ #Books #Bath

Join us this week for our exciting half term schedule! 🎫 FREE ENTRY for families, Monday 27 October - Sunday 2 November (children go free, up to 2 free adult entries per 1 child). 👀Visit our website: www.holburne.org to find out more.

Only a few days left to nominate us for the opportunity to receive £5,000 through the Benefact Group! Every nomination counts & the more we get, the better our chances. Nominate us today: https://ow.ly/3cxC50XbT85

Our sparkling new Schroder Gallery is featured in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/culture/2025... It opens to the public on 10 September - don't miss it!

Did you catch the Proms on Sunday? 🎵 'Under the Italian Sun' included an interview with our Director in the interval (56m) on Sir William Holburne's Grand Tour, which formed the heart of the Museum's collection. Thanks to @naomipaxton.bsky.social 😊 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Now recruiting: Marketing Officer Deadline: 8 September We’re looking for someone with experience of devising, implementing and reporting on impactful campaigns, to help grow the profile of the Museum. Find out more and apply: holburne.org/job-vacancies/ #MuseumJobs #ArtsJobs #MarketingJobs

If you enjoy watching how Turner-style watercolours are created, you might like our current exhibition? ‘Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries’ continues till 14 September. Book tickets at www.holburne.org

If you don't have tickets for #RobbieWilliams in #Bath this weekend, never fear - head to the Holburne where we're loving angels instead 🥰 [Italian tin-glazed earthenware inkstand, about 1580-1600]

Introducing the Queer Holburne Trail 🏳️‍🌈 In celebration of #QueerBath we have have delved into the museum’s galleries and stores to explore pieces which reflect queer themes and narratives. View the trail online: holburne.org/queer-holbur...

Our new exhibition is taking shape - www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Coming this summer: Dreams of the everyday: paintings by Winifred Nicholson & Andrew Cranston Curated by Jonathan Anderson and Richard Ingleby The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness: 21 June–13 Sept 2025 @holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social : 3 Oct 2025–11 Jan 2026 @inglebygallery.bsky.social #PierArtsCentre

News | Bridgerton star narrates audio tour at The @holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social Museum

Step into the world of Georgian high society with a new audio tour, voiced by the inimitable Adjoa Andoh, now live in the Holburne Museum guide on Bloomberg Connects! Explore the museum made famous as 'Lady Danbury's House' and discover insights into real-life Georgian history: ow.ly/Fans50VRV5b

Find out more about our new installation by Nicolas Party - www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

This is a great profile of the amazing Diedrick Brackens in Artnet: news.artnet.com/art-world/di... His exhibition at the Holburne 'Woven Stories' has been extended until 3 June - don't miss it!

We're excited to see the catalogue for our forthcoming #Turner250 exhibition taking shape... 👀

We’re always amazed by the diversity of Sir William Holburne’s collecting, there’s a story in every piece… holburne.org/a-spoonful-o...

Loved this Joshua Donkor exhibition @holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social 'I have more souls than one'. holburne.org/events/joshu...

Cast your vote to help us decide which objects we should display - an Iranian rosewater sprinkler, a netsuke monkey, a token for Sydney Gardens? What appeals most? Select TWO objects that you would like to see in our new display, opening to the public in Summer 2025. holburne.org/.../holburne...

A great review in the Guardian for our new exhibition 'Iconic: Portraiture from Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

We’re excited to share that this year we're taking part in #Turner250, a year-long celebration marking 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner! 🖼️ 🎨 🖌️ 📅 Our exhibition 'Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries' will run from 23 May-14 September 2025. More details coming soon!

✨Last chance to see 'Neon Dreams' by Chila Kumari Singh Burman ✨ We've loved seeing the Museum lit up by her works - don't miss the chance to see them in person before the installation closes on Sunday 12 January.

New exhibitions in Britain and Denmark in January include: Brazilian Modernism @royalacademy.bsky.social Portraits from Bacon to Warhol @holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social Alexej Jawlensky at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Read our monthly preview: art-exhibitions.blogspot.com/2025/01/open...

New year, new job? We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic part-time Marketing Assistant - deadline 17 January. Find out more: holburne.org/job-vacancies/ #MuseumJobs #MarketingJobs

🥁 Our most popular story of the year is... 'Bruegel or Brueghel? The painting dynasty explained' by Adam Wattam Have a read 👉 https://buff.ly/3BCO7fo 📷 @holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social

Wishing all our followers a very happy Christmas!

The start of another week and William has been people-watching out the Ballroom window, looking down Great Pulteney Street. He also liked Chila Burman's 'Glowing Canopies' installation on the front of the building 💡 #HolburneMuseum #HolburneFutureCollective #ElfOnTheShelf

William loves Chila Burman's neon tiger that is on display in our Ballroom. This piece is part of the Neon Dreams exhibition which runs until 12th January 💡 #HolburneMuseum #HolburneFutureCollective #ElfOnTheShelf

Channel Penelope Bridgerton and plan a trip to Bath to see Lady Danbury's house (aka The Holburne Museum), and many of the amazing filming locations for #Bridgerton! www.shondaland.com/shondaland-s... #StarringGREATBritain

Can you spot William? He's hiding at the bottom of our amazing Witcombe cabinet, which dates from about 1697! #HolburneMuseum #HolburneFutureCollective #ElfOnTheShelf

William really liked our new long-term loan from contemporary artist Thomas J Price. Part of the 'Numen' series, this bust and two others will be on display for the next three years. #HolburneMuseum #HolburneFutureCollective #ElfOnTheShelf

William was found having a tea break. Our cafe is stocked with plenty of tea and coffee to keep you warm this December ☕ #HolburneMuseum #HolburneFutureCollective #ElfOnTheShelf

In our Collection Galleries, you can use magnifying glasses to see all the detail on objects like these miniatures William is enjoying 🔎 #HolburneMuseum #HolburneFutureCollective #ElfOnTheShelf

Paula Rego Goya exhibition @holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social absolutely extraordinary

We should be open as usual this coming weekend, so escape the storm and enjoy a moment of calm in our galleries ✨

William was found having a rest on one of our beech and cane side chairs in the Posnett Gallery 🪑 Just remember please don't sit on these chairs when you visit! #HolburneMuseum #HolburneFutureCollective #ElfOnTheShelf

William started exploring our Collection galleries today - we’re open everyday if you want to explore them too! #HolburneMuseum #HolburneFutureCollective #ElfOnTheShelf

William was getting creative at our free activity area this morning - come and make your own masterpiece inspired by our exhibitions 🎨✂️ #HolburneMuseum #HolburneFutureCollective #ElfOnTheShelf

William was having a quick shopping break this morning. If you’re still looking for that perfect gift come check out our gift shop! 🎁 #HolburneMuseum #MuseumShop #HolburneFutureCollective #ElfOnTheShelf

Meet the Holburne's newest resident, William. This cheeky elf is spending December exploring all the Holburne Museum has to offer. Though, he does hide away once our visitors arrive... #ElfOnTheShelf #HolburneFutureCollective