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 2019

Opening Times

We are now closed for winter.

We re-open 4 January until 29 November 2020

Monday – Friday: 1 – 5pm
Weekends: 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:

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

Low season High season (July, August and 28 November to 3 January 2021)

Adults – £16                        Adults – £19.50
Concessions – £14.40          Concessions – £17.50
Children – £8                      Children – £9.80
Family – £40                       Family – £48.80

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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Groups

We are delighted to welcome groups at all four of the Bath Preservation Trust museums. Our new Group Visits leaflet is here. So that we can ensure that your party can make the most of the visit we always ask group organisers to book in advance.

Groups at the Museum of Bath Architecture

Standard Tours

For groups of 10 or more – discounted entry price is £6.20 per person. Group leaders are free.

Special Tours

Visits for groups can include a guided tour by the Architectural Curator for Bath Preservation Trust, refreshments (tea, coffee, wine) or an evening lecture on a variety of topics. All talks and tours can be tailored to your specific interests. Please enquire for more details and prices.

Nearest coach stop

The nearest coach stop to the Museum of Bath Architecture is on Lansdown Road and visitors walk to the Museum via Hay Hill (5 minutes). Coaches must disembark their passengers quickly and then move on as there is no official setting down point here.

For more information on group visits and to make a booking, please contact the Museum on 01225 333895 or via email.

For information on visits for School and education group click here.

Group Itineraries for visiting the Bath Preservation Trust Museums

For more information on these tours please contact us via email or on 01225 333895.

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