Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath

Name: Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Address: 19 New King St, Bath, BA1 2BL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1225 446865

#16 among attractions in Bath

Museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Herschel Museum of Astronomy at 19 New King Street, Bath, England, is a museum that was inaugurated in 1981. It is located in a town house that was formerly the home of William Herschel and his sister Caroline. ()

Alternative names: Established: 13 March 1981 (43 years ago)Coordinates: 51°22'57"N, 2°22'1"W

Address

19 New King StBath BA1 2BL United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1225 446865

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Day trips

Herschel Museum of Astronomy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: No. 1 Royal Crescent, Jane Austen Centre, Bath Postal Museum, Komedia.

~1500 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath
8 min walk • No. 1 Royal Crescent is a quintessential emblem of Georgian architecture nestled in the historic city of Bath, England. This prestigious address marks the start of the Royal Crescent — a sweeping arc of 30 terraced houses designed by the renowned architect John Wood...
~1050 ftNE
Museum of Jane Austen's life and tearooms
Jane Austen Centre, Bath
6 min walk • The Jane Austen Centre at 40 Gay Street in Bath, Somerset, England, is a permanent exhibition which tells the story of Jane Austen's Bath experience, and the effect that visiting and living in the city had on her and her writing.
~1130 ftS
Museum
Bath Postal Museum, Bath
6 min walk • The Bath Postal Museum is in Bath, Somerset, England. The museum was founded in 1979 by Audrey and Harold Swindells in the basement of their house in Great Pulteney Street. In 1985, it moved to a home in Broad Street.
~1120 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Komedia, Bath
6 min walk • Komedia is an arts and entertainment company which operates venues in the United Kingdom at Brighton and Bath, and a management and production company Komedia Entertainment. Beyond hosting live comedy, the venues also host music, cabaret, theatre and shows for children, featuring local, national and international performers.
~910 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Royal, Bath
5 min walk • The Theatre Royal in Bath, England, was built in 1805. A Grade II* listed building, it has been described by the Theatres Trust as "One of the most important surviving examples of Georgian theatre architecture".
~1530 ftSE
Spa
Thermae Bath Spa, Bath
8 min walk • Thermae Bath Spa is a combination of the historic spa and a contemporary building in the city of Bath, England, and reopened in 2006.
~1440 ftE
Church
Octagon Chapel, Bath
7 min walk • The Octagon Chapel in Milsom Street, Bath, Somerset, England was built in 1767 and has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
~1110 ftE
Shopping, Bookshop
Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, Bath
6 min walk • Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights is an independent bookshop in Bath, Somerset. It was founded by former lawyer and derivatives trader Nic Bottomley. In 2009, it was the official bookseller of the Bath Literary Festival. In 2011, it won the Bookseller's Award for Independent Bookshop of the Year, which it had won previously in 2008.
~830 ftNE
Georgian architecture, Park
Queen Square, Bath
4 min walk • Queen Square is a square of Georgian houses in the city of Bath, England. Queen Square is the first element in "the most important architectural sequence in Bath", which includes the Circus and the Royal Crescent.
~1440 ftNE
Georgian architecture, Street, Architecture
The Circus, Bath
7 min walk • The Circus is a historic ring of large townhouses in the city of Bath, Somerset, England, forming a circle with three entrances.
~1480 ftW
Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Bath
8 min walk • Victoria Bridge in Bath, England, was built in 1836 across the River Avon. The bridge has been recognised as a Grade II* listed building. Victoria Bridge is an important example of a suspension bridge which initially carried horses and carts but later carried cyclists and pedestrians.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Herschel Museum of Astronomy open?

Herschel Museum of Astronomy is open:

Monday 1 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 1 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 5 pm
Friday 1 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Herschel Museum of Astronomy?

Nearby attractions include Norfolk Crescent, Bath (4 min walk), Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution, Bath (4 min walk), Nile Street, Bath (4 min walk), Nelson Place West, Bath (4 min walk).

How to get to Herschel Museum of Astronomy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Herschel Museum of Astronomy:

Bus

Green Park Gc • Lines: 21 (2 min walk)
Monmouth Place Gd • Lines: 21 (2 min walk)

Train

Bath Spa (15 min walk)
Oldfield Park (16 min walk)