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The Holburne Museum

The Holburne Museum Tourism

The Holburne Museum Tourism

Type of destination: Museum
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours
The Holburne Museum is located in Bath, a city renowned for its Roman-built baths in the United Kingdom. The museum resides at the end of the grand Great Pulteney Street. With origins dating back to 1882, it is housed in the Bathwick estate's former Sydney Hotel, a beautiful Grade I listed building set against the lush backdrop of Sydney Gardens. As Bath’s first public art gallery, the Holburne Museum boasts a collection initiated by Sir William Holburne - the collection includes a range of fine and decorative arts. The assemblage features objects from the Renaissance period, exquisite silver, portrait miniatures, and also a series of 18th-century paintings with works by Gainsborough, Stubbs, and Ramsay. In May 2011, the museum reopened after a significant extension and restoration work designed by architect Eric Parry. The extension includes a modern, glass-fronted café that overlooks the park, offering a seamless blend of classic and contemporary architecture. The museum offers dynamic temporary exhibitions and a rich array of events, workshops, and concerts, making it a vibrant cultural hub in Bath.
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