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Holburne Museum of Art

After years of planning the Holburne Museum will close to the public on March 24th 2008, as it takes the first steps on the road of a major development project. The development will see the Museum completely refurbished and more space provided for every aspect of its activity through its extension, designed by Eric Parry, opening onto Sydney Gardens.

The Museum was founded to display the personal collection of Sir William Holburne, a sailor who grew up in Bath and spent his long retirement here. Widely known for his silver and Old Master paintings, Sir William also collected porcelain, glass, furniture, portrait minatures and Italian bronzes such as the famous 'Kneeling Venus' once owned by Louis XIV. Since Sir William's time the collection has been greatly expanded and now includes landscapes by Guardi and Turner and outstanding portraits by Stubbs, Ramsay, Raeburn, Zoffany and Bath's own artists Thomas Gainsborough, William Hoare and the Barkers of Bath.

During the museum's re-development, items from its collections will be on loan to other venues in Bath and nationally. A travelling collection will also be available to schools and community groups whilst the Gardener's Lodge will remain open for its wide range of school and family workshops.

The museum will re-open from Saturday 7th June - Friday 6th July 2008 to host a free exhibition 'Painting Aardman'. Building work will then commence late summer 2008 with the planned re-opening to the public in autumn 2010.

Opening Times

2008 Opening 07/06/2008 - 06/07/2008

Events

Tickets Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff*
Adult	£4.50 per ticket
Concession	from £3.50
Child	free
UK Students	free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

None: 50 Kb; Holburne Development Project Press Release 12.03.08

Road Directions

From M4 junction 18 take A46 then A4 towards Bath. Once on the A4 turn left at third major set of traffic lights towards the A36, then at the lights at the end of the road turn right on to the A36 towards Bristol. The museum is a short distance on the left.