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The Holburne Museum has closed for a development project of restoration and extension scheduled to be completed in two year's time. For further information about the Project and the ways in which it will transform the Holburne please see our website. The Holburne will have a new garden cafe when it re-opens in two year's time.
The Museum and Collections
This fine late 18th century building began life as the Sydney Hotel, the heart of the Sydney Pleasure gardens which were visited by Jane Austen from nearby Sydney Place. Transformed into the Holburne Museum in 1916, it now houses the superb art collection formed by Sir William Holburne in 19th century on AboutBritain.com">Bath. Widely Known for his silver and Old Master paintings, Sir William also collected Italian bronzes, such as the famous Susioni once owned by king Louis XIV, maiolica, porcelain, glass, furniture and portrait miniatures.Holburne's legacy has since been greatly enriched with landscapes by Guardi and Turner, renowned portraits by Stubbs, Ramsay, Zoffany, and of course Gainsborough who spent sixteen formative years in Bath. Bath connections are also represented by Angelica Kauffmann's portrait of Henrietta Laura Pulte and Joseph Plura's marble masterpiece Diana and Endymion, made in Bath in 1752.
Exhibitions
The Museum is the venue for series of major exhibitions of national importance. Related lectures and events are organised to complement these, please phone for details.The Museum has a lively education service and the collections are a marvellous resource for students of all ages. Contact Cleo Witt, Museum Education Officer, to find out about the full programme of lectures, group visits and outreach, or simply for advice and information.
Friends of the Holburne
There is at present an active organisation of over 800 Friends and new members are always welcome. Apply with sae for details from the Hon. Membership Secretary at the Museum.Teahouse
The Museum Teahouse is charmingly situated in peaceful grounds, and offers home-made light lunches and teas either indoors or al fresco under the trees.| More Pictures | |
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
The Holburne is currently closed to the public
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
The Holburne is currently closed to the public
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Directions
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Rail - Bath Spa railway station. Car - From London: M4, exit 18 to the A4 and follow brown signs. From Bristol: via A4 or A431. From Warminster: via A36. Local bus - No. 4 from bus station/town centre to Great Pulteney Street. |
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Holburne Museum of Art Postcode for SatNav: BA2 4DB |
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