The Holburne Museum
Art museum on Great Pulteney Street
About The Holburne Museum
The Holburne Museum is an art museum on Great Pulteney Street in Bathwick, which describes itself as the city's first art museum. It grew from the collection of Sir William Holburne (1793 to 1874), who wished it to be left to the city for everyone to enjoy. The museum is a charity. It has 4.4 from...
Highlights
- Sir William Holburne's collection
- Portrait miniatures and porcelain
- 18th-century portraits
- Lady Danbury's House
- Changing exhibitions
Opening Hours
Features & Facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ticket for the café and shop?
No. The ground-floor shop and café are free to enter. A general admission ticket is needed for the exhibitions.
Are tickets timed?
No. Tickets are not timed and give access for a full day. Online bookings carry a £2 booking fee.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are allowed on the ground floor and in the café, inside and out. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the museum.
Is the museum accessible?
Yes. The front door is level and automatic, a lift serves every floor, and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet on the ground floor. Wheelchairs can be booked in advance.
Is there parking?
There is a small pay and display car park next to the museum, paid through MiPermit, with free spaces for Blue Badge holders.
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