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

The Museum of Bath Architecture will reopen by appointment from July 2021. Discover the stories behind Bath’s famous architectural treasures including the iconic Royal Crescent and The Circus, while seeing them for real just a short walk away.

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 is 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.

Venue Hire

The chapel at the Museum of Bath Architecture is a beautiful space in which to hold meetings.  The space is available for hire any day of the week including evenings.

In line with current guidelines, we can host meetings for up to 30 people with social distancing in place.

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 please email us after lockdown.