Visiting

The Museum of Bath Architecture uses maps, models, designs, drawings, videos, paintings and tools tell the story of how eighteenth century architects and craftsmen helped turn a small medieval walled town into the destination of choice for Georgian high society.

Celebrating the distinctive Georgian architecture that makes Bath so special, and which has contributed to it becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site city, highlights of the museum include a 1:500 scale model of Bath, giving a miniature birds-eye-view of the whole city.

Just a short walk from many of Bath’s famous architectural treasures including the iconic Royal Crescent and The Circus,  this a destination not to be missed. The museum welcomes visitors of all ages and offers changing exhibitions, exciting events and concerts: you’ll want to come back time and time again.

“Extremely cool, a hidden gem!”
21 March 2019

“This made me fall in love with architecture all over again. The sheer volume in craftsmanship had been beautifully captured!” 5 May 2019

“Beautifully & imaginatively presented.”
23 February 2020

Opening Times

THE MUSEUM IS NOW CLOSED

COVID-19
During the current uncertainty created by coronavirus (COVID-19) and in the interest of the health and wellbeing of our visitors, volunteers, staff and our wider community the Trust’s four museums are CLOSED until further notice. Read more here

We are open every day until Sunday 29 November 2020

Monday – Friday: 1 – 5pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays: 10am – 5pm
Last admission 4.15pm

Admission Prices

Adults – £6.90
Seniors (65+) – £6.20
Students (with student card) and pupils over 16 in full time education (with ID) –  £6.20
Children (6-16) – £3.50
Family (2 adults, up to four children) – £17.30
Groups (minimum 15) – £6.20
Read our Group Visits leaflet here
Carers of disabled visitors – Free

Visitors with a valid B&NES Discovery Card are eligible for 50% off admission.

Joint Visits

A 48hr combination ticket for all four Bath Preservation Trust museums is available between 7 March and 1 November:

For No. 1 Royal Crescent, MoBA, the Herschel Museum of Astronomy and one free visit to Beckford’s Tower

Adults – £16
Concessions – £14.40
Children – £8
Family – £40

How to find us

The Museum of Bath Architecture is located at the Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel which is accessed via a raised pavement from the Paragon. From the raised pavement there is level access to the exhibition space. The nearest publicly accessible disabled toilet is located in the Assembly Rooms which are run by Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Directions

From No. 1 Royal Crescent to the Museum of Bath Architecture.
Proceed along Brock Street into the Circus and exit left into Bennett Street. At the junction with Lansdown Road turn right and cross turning left into Hay Hill and at the bottom left again into The Vineyards, which is part of The Paragon. The Museum of Bath Architecture is on the left-hand side. Approximately a 10 minute walk.

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Families with babies and young children

Museum of Bath Architecture aims to be welcoming and inclusive to everyone who visits the museum, including parents or guardians visiting with babies and young children.

Buggy parking is available. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding is allowed anywhere where there is visitor seating within the museum. Should parents require more privacy, please ask a member of staff on arrival who will be happy to assist in finding a quiet spot.

Baby changing facilities are situated in the Ground Floor toilet. This toilet is not accessible to wheelchairs.

A range of learning activities are on offer:

• A Learning Trail for children aged 7+ called ‘Tom and Lizzie’s Georgian House Trail’ introduces the key elements of Georgian architecture and design. Cost: £1. Linked Georgian costumes are also available to try on.
• Building blocks, lego, a craft activity, a Georgian Dolls’ House and a construction table are all available with normal admission.

Have fun!

Venue Hire

The chapel at the Museum of Bath Architecture is a beautiful space in which to hold lectures, concerts, buffet parties, meetings and conferences. The space is available for evening hire any day of the week.

It can seat 65 people comfortably for a lecture, conference or meeting. A buffet party could cater for 100 people.

Facilities include a kitchen (no cooking facilities), toilets and a number of tables and chairs. Conference facilities include a screen, projector and flip chart.

Our staff can assist you with your planning. For further information, call 01225 333895, or email the museum