The annual "5.18 International Museum Day" is just around the corner, and this year's theme is "Museums Committed to Education and Research".
On Museum Day, let's visit the museums in Bath~
As the only city in the UK to be listed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations, Bath has a lot of unique museums worth checking in. Today, we will take stock of the "best of Bath museums", starting from the campus of the University of Bath, so that you can enjoy the charm of Bath history and culture in an all-round way.
01 / An art gallery tucked away on campus
The Edge中心
The Edge is located next to the University of Bath Sports Village. In this on-campus art center, there is a small and beautiful exhibition space.
Last year, The Edge teamed up with the Holborn Museum in Bath to bring us a wealth of fantastic work from British pop art icon, Richard Smith. The walls and ceilings of the art center are used to fully release the visual charm of the space created by the "Kite" series.
The Edge features works by artist Richard Smith
地址：The Edge, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY
02 / Museums around the University of Bath
American Museum and Gardens
About a 20-minute walk from the school, there is also the American Museum & Gardens. It is the only museum outside the United States dedicated to American decorative arts. Here, you can enjoy artifacts, decorative arts, antique furniture, paintings, glassware, and more from the American historical period in one place.
In addition, it has a stylish contemporary garden, which is perfect for a walk and sunshine after visiting the museum.
Image source: American Museum & Gardens official website
地址：Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7BD
03 / The most classic museum
Holborn Museum
The Holburne Museum, Bath's first public gallery, is home to a wide range of paintings, porcelain, embroidery and portraits by some of the great artists of the 18th century.
The University of Bath has maintained a close partnership with the Holborn Museum for many years. Since 1973, the museum has been providing substantial support for our teaching and research.
Image source: Visit Bath official website
If you love art and European culture, you may want to check it out.
地址：Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, BA2 4DB
04 / The most immersive museum
1 Royal Crescent House
No.1 Royal Crescent is one of Bath's most recognisable tourist spots. Building 1 was the first house in the Crescent and was originally built to provide luxury accommodation for aristocratic tourists who came to enjoy their holiday time and socialize.
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Walking into the museum, you can also see interesting details about the life of the first resident, Mr. Henry Sandford. Stories of his travels and novelty discoveries in Bath are recorded here, silhouettes of the local electricity and agricultural history, and gossip news of the time.
Image source: Visit Bath official website
But that's not all – you can dress up in the Regency-inspired The Georgerobe, transform into a character from the hit British drama Bridgerton, and take a photo in front of a custom-made British mural.
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地址：1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR
05 / The smallest museum
Herschel Astronomical Museum
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赫歇尔天文博物馆(Herschel Museum of Astronomy)建于 1764 年,是著名的天文学家威廉·赫歇尔(William Herschel)与卡罗琳·赫歇尔(Caroline Herschel)兄妹的故居。
In March 1781, Herschel lived at this time and discovered Uranus with a telescope of his own design. The Herschel Astronomy Museum is not the only astronomical museum in the UK that is open to the public, but it's rare to find an astronomy museum tucked away in a Georgian house.
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地址：19 New King St, Bath BA1 2BL
06 / THE BEST-PRESERVED HISTORICAL SITE
Roman Baths Museum
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When you're in Bath, what is the best-preserved Roman spa site in Northern Europe?
The Roman Baths, located in the heart of the small town of Bath, are more than 2,000 years old. Today, it still takes visitors on a journey back in time to the days of ancient Rome.
The Roman Baths Museum shop is full of cultural and creative gifts
The Roman Baths Museum is a testament to the prosperity and splendor of ancient Rome. Walking through this temple of civilization is like stepping back in time and being in the bustling scene of ancient baths. The magnificent architecture, exquisite carvings, and rich historical materials all show the wisdom and luxury of the ancient Romans.
When summer comes, the museum hosts a romantic Summer Evening Dining. Walking around the ancient baths and feeling the fusion of fire and water on a midsummer night, you can travel back in time to the past and have a different luxury lifestyle.
Summer Torch Night at the Roman Baths Museum
For a more in-depth experience, head to The Pump Room, next to the baths. Celebrities have visited the restaurant, which is adjacent to the Roman Baths, including Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.
Afternoon tea at the Pump Room Restaurant
Whether you're exploring with family or friends, or just enjoying the heritage of civilization on your own, the Roman Baths of Bath are a great UK destination you can't miss. Bathe in the trickle of ancient Roman civilization and feel the beauty of the culture that has been passed down for thousands of years.
地址：Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LZ
07 / The miniature museum
Sally Lunn's Kitchen
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Maybe you've visited many museums and seen a wide variety of artifacts, specimens, paintings, and sculptures, but have you ever heard of a "museum" that makes bread for you to take away?
Sally Lunn's Kitchen Museum is tucked away in a centuries-old house in Bath. The above-ground part of the house is a "living museum" dedicated to visitors to enjoy refreshments and taste delicious bread that is known all over the world. The basement floor of the house is also dedicated to the kitchen museum, where you can see the various baking tools used to make bread at that time for free.
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When you're done browsing the fragrant museum, you can take home one of the region's most famous delicacies, the Sally Lunn Bun. Paired with an English breakfast tea, tasting bread baked in an old kitchen from hundreds of years ago, and a delicious blend of centuries-old baking culture and history, this experience may only be found in Bath.
地址：Sally Lunn's House, 4 North Parade Passage, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1NX
08 / A museum of oriental temperament
Museum of East Asian Art
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Housed in Bath's iconic Georgian building, the Museum of East Asian Art is the only museum in the UK dedicated to East and Southeast Asian art and culture.
The museum houses an exquisite collection of 2,000 jade, ceramics, lacquerware and metalware, mostly from China, Japan and Korea. The stunning collection showcases the amazing artistic aesthetics and manufacturing techniques of East and Southeast Asia for more than 7,000 years.
Part of the collection is on display
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It is worth mentioning that one of the museum's collections is Chinese bamboo and wood carvings. As one of the finest examples of this kind in Europe, Chinese bamboo and wood carvings have attracted many oriental culture lovers and scholars.
地址：12 Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QJ
With so many museums with different styles and characteristics, it is enough for everyone to start a fun and fun cultural and historical tour for themselves!