ANNOUNCEMENT

The museum will have a winter shut down period from Dec 1st and reopening on Feb 3rd for the Catalyst for Change PhD presentation.

Details of our first exhibition of 2026 will be announced on 17th December.

Wellbeing sessions are now taking a winter break. They will recommence 10 February. All are welcome. All sessions are free.

Keep updated with all BMM activity by checking our Facebook page

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THE 1740s HOSPITAL

Explore the rooms of Bath’s historic hospital recreated as a 3D virtual tour. Learn about hospital life in the 18th century and how we brought it back to life.

Hall of 2019 Min

THE HOSPITAL IN 2019

After two hundred and seventy-seven years of treating patients, the Royal Mineral Hospital finally closed its doors. Take a tour through the hospital just before its closure in 2019.

By supporting us you are helping us to continue our mission of preserving and sharing the continual heritage of medicine, health and wellbeing of our community. There are many ways you can help, find out more here.

©Anna Barclay for Bath and North East Somerset Council

BATH MEDICAL MUSEUM

Welcome to Bath Medical Museum. Our mission is to preserve and promote the history and importance of medicine in the city of Bath. Our collections include records dating back to the 1740s, as well as artefacts and photographs relating to rheumatology, medicine and pharmacy.

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