The Bath Medical Museum is open to the public every Saturday, from 12:00 to 16:00.
Weekly Wellbeing sessions open to the public every Tuesday, from 14:00 to 16:00.
Check out our latest summer programme of new events and exhibitions!
WHAT'S ON
BMM, in conjunction with 44AD Artspace and the Museum of Bath at Work, has devised a FREE Bath Inventor’s Trail—a walking trail around central Bath. Drop in at any of the locations to pick up a copy during normal opening times. You can also pick up the guidelines and rules for the 2024 Bath Young Inventor of the Year Award, which is free to enter and open to all. The closing date is August 24th. Thursday, 29th August, 5pm - 6pm: Inventors' Tea Party for all entrants at 44AD Artspace.
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.
THIS MONTH'S MYSTERY OBJECT
What is this object? Explore our medical museum’s curated collection of interesting items – Cabinet of Curiosities.
THE VIRTUAL MIN
Explore the Royal Mineral Water Hospital. Tour the 2019 hospital, learn about the Hoare family, and see how rooms may have looked in the 1740s.
THE HETLING ROOM
Bath Medical Museum has a new exhibition space at the Old Hetling Pump Room in Bath. Find out more about this exciting development.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need more volunteers to welcome visitors to our engaging displays and activities. There are opportunities to get involved in researching topics and arranging displays at our small, centrally located venue.
If you would like to explore your interest in volunteering, please email us. We will then make contact with you to invite you to meet one of us.
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