ANNOUNCEMENTS
We only open for special exhibitions. Unfortunately, our opening hours on Google are incorrect and cannot be changed to reflect the way we operate.
PLEASE NOTE: Our ‘Baby Steps’ exhibition will be closed this Wednesday 6th May. It will reopen Thursday 7th May, 12pm – 4pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Wellbeing sessions: Every Tuesday, 2pm – 4pm (unless there is an exhibition). All are welcome. All sessions are free.
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News
CURRENT EXHIBTION: Our ‘Baby Steps: Advances in health care for Bath’s small children in the early 20th century’ is currently on display. May 2- 10. 12pm – 4pm daily. Free entry. See video below!
Doses of History episode 2’s exhibition has come to an end. BMM’s podcast team are now working on Episode 3: ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears’ and its exhibition. Expect lots of blood, unbelievable stories and leeches! Coming June 1.
All podcast episodes of Doses of History are on our YouTube and Spotify.
WHAT'S ON
Virtual models of 'The Min', check them out below...
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.
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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