13 The Herschel Museum of Astronomy

The museum is situated in a townhouse which is representative of the mid-Georgian period in Bath. Astronomer and musician William Herschel and his sister Caroline lived here and it was from the garden that Herschel discovered the planet Uranus in 1781 using a telescope of his own design. The house is furnished in the style of the period and of particular interest are the astronomer’s workshop, the Star Vault Astonomy auditorium and the newly opened Caroline Lucretia exhibition gallery. At the rear of the house is a semi-formal Georgian garden. Audio Tour available and a museum shop.

Opening hours:
Open daily 1-5pm (except Wednesdays), Weekends and Bank Holidays 11am-5pm 30th January - 16th December 2012. Open Wednesday during half term & school holidays. Adults £5.00, Concessions £4.50, Students £3.00, Children £2.50, Family £12.00