ANNOUNCEMENTS
We only open for scheduled exhibitions. Our opening hours on Google are incorrect and cannot be changed to reflect the way we operate. Please see the ‘News’ section below for current info or check out our What’s On page for exhibition dates and times.
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Wellbeing sessions: Every Tuesday, 2pm – 4pm (unless there is an exhibition). All are welcome.
All exhibitions and wellbeing sessions are free entry and no booking required.
BMM News
CURRENT EXHIBITION: ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears: A History of Bloodletting’. 20 – 27 June. Our brave Trustee, James Hunt, demonstrated a leech feeding on himself to a very curious (see below). The next demonstration will be Saturday 27 June, 2pm in the museum.
WHAT'S ON
Virtual models of The Mineral Water Hospital
THE HOSPITAL IN THE 1740s
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.
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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