During Museums at
Night, between 16 and 18 May, hundreds of museums,
galleries, libraries, archives and heritage sites all over the
country unlock their doors for special evening events. Here are a
few highlights in Bath
Roman Baths by Torchlight
Saturday 18 May, 6pm - 9pm
Join us for a musical tour through history. Enjoy early music on
an ancient lyre, medieval hurdy gurdy and modern jazz. Last entry
8pm.
See
and hear the ancient lyre music
Fashion Museum
Friday 17 May 6pm-8pm
Assembly Rooms, Bath BA1 2QH
TOURS AND DANCING: Join us
for a special tour of the 50th anniversary exhibition 50
FABULOUS FROCKS and get dancing with the Jane Austen dancers too in
the Ball Room. Ticket £5.00 each, 4 for £15 from http://www.bathboxoffice.org.uk/
TOURS AND TASTINGS: Join us
for a special tour of the 50th anniversary exhibition 50
FABULOUS FROCKS and take part in Champagne tastings with our wine
expert! Tickets £22 each from http://www.bathboxoffice.org.uk/
http://www.fashionmuseum.co.uk/ for
more information
Bath Postal Museum
Friday 17 May, 6pm
LETTERS BY CANDLELIGHT
27 Northgate St Bath BA1 1AJ
Visit Bath Postal Museum by the flicker of
candlelight! The same precious flickers that illuminated the Post
Offices of Victorian Britain. While you are guided around the deep
history Bath has played within the realms of communications, why
not enjoy a Postman’s light lunch of bread and cheese. £3.50 normal admission/£4.50
with Postman’s Light Lunch. Call 01225 460333 for further
information
http://www.bathpostalmuseum.co.uk/ for
more information
Sally Lunn’s Kitchen by
Candlelight
Thursday 16 May, 6pm –
9pm,
Sally Lunns, 4
North Parade Passage, Bath. BA1 1NX
A chance to visit and learn about
Sally Lunns and the historic kitchen and bakery.
http://www.sallylunns.co.uk/ for
more information
Museum of Bath at Work
Saturday 18 May, 6pm-9pm
Shakespeare's Rude Mechanicals in the
Steam Age
Camden Works Julian Rd, Bath,
Somerset BA1 2RH
From Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream an
excerpt featuring the craftsmen preparing a play- within the play!
Staged as Victorian workmen in the reconstructed machinery
workshops of the Musuem of Bath at Work. £2.00 entry charge.
http://www.bath-at-work.org.uk/ for
more information
Museums at Night, the Roman Baths
open until 9pm