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Holburne Museum, Bath

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The collection of Sir William Holburne is housed in Holburne Museum, also the city's first public art gallery. The collection includes works by Gainsborough, Stubbs, Zoffany, and Guardi, as well as decorative arts. The building is the former Sydney Hotel, constructed to serve guests of the Sydney Gardens, the only remaining pleasure gardens in England. Check the museum calendar of events for music, lectures, and creative workshops. Relax at the end of your visit in the cafe and bookshop. Plan to visit Holburne Museum during your Bath vacation using our convenient Bath trip planner.
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Holburne Museum reviews

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  • The restaurant/cafe is very disorganised and is easily the most inconsiderate and uncaring place I have ever been to. I was over charged by more than double and never got my order despite waiting... 
    The restaurant/cafe is very disorganised and is easily the most inconsiderate and uncaring place I have ever been to. I was over charged by more than double and never got my order despite waiting...  more »
  • An interesting, somewhat eclectic, collection created by one man. Items are well displayed, some quite imaginatively, with some interaction using pulled out drawers and magnifying glasses. Worth a.....  more
    An interesting, somewhat eclectic, collection created by one man. Items are well displayed, some quite imaginatively, with some interaction using pulled out drawers and magnifying glasses. Worth a.....  more »
  • This is a great museum. We had visited a few years before and decided that it was worth a return trip There were 2 really excellent exhibitions on We also had time for a coffee and slice of... 
    This is a great museum. We had visited a few years before and decided that it was worth a return trip There were 2 really excellent exhibitions on We also had time for a coffee and slice of...  more »
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  • Loved the museum..went to see the David Hockney exhibition and stumbled upon another ... needlepoint and embroidery...this was exquisite and. One of the other visitors suggested we also checked another smaller exhibit on the 1st floor.. this had displays with details of the stitches and activities for children hidden in drawers under the glass displays
  • A glorious day to walk around this historic museum, extensive collection of items dating from the 1700s. The Tudors and ghosts very interesting. Good value for money. Would recommend, need a couple of hours to set aside. The museums is well thought out.
  • Formerly the Sydney Hotel, the Holburne House is a must-see. It is located in the Sydney Pleasure Gardens. It is also a Grade I listed building and houses the city’s public art gallery. This museum has a café and bookshop in the back and hosts a permanent collection of art as well as different temporary exhibits, workshops, events, and music performances. The museum sits at the end of Great Pulteney Street and is a lovely walk from the Bridge.
  • Interesting museum, filled wirh old paintings and artefacts, most somewhat connected to Bath. Maybe if they swapped floors and put the stuff most closely related to Bath at the start, and then on the higher floors they put stuff that's more further afield, it would get 5 stars.
  • Beautiful museum and a short walk from the downtown area. Saw the great Hockney exhibit. You may recognize this museum from Bridgerton :)

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