Museums · South West England
Bath Medical Museum
In or near Bathford.
Bath Medical Museum — museum in Bath, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bath Medical Museum is a museum in South-East England. Built or established in 2012, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bath parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area BA1.
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Official information
The Bath Medical Museum focuses on the history of medicine in Bath, showcasing collections that include records and artefacts dating back to the 1740s. Visitors can explore exhibitions and participate in wellbeing sessions that are open to all.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bath Medical Museum is a modern museum located in Bath and North East Somerset, South-East England. Established in 2012, it focuses on the history of medicine. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.3823, -2.3615
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 1RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Phone
- +44 845 293 8480
- Established
- 2012
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.bathmedicalmuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q113370270 (CC0)
- commons: Bath Medical Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bath Medical Museum?
- Bath Medical Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 1RL), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Bath Medical Museum?
- Bath Medical Museum — museum in Bath, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bath Medical Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 1RL.
- When was Bath Medical Museum built?
- Built or established in 2012.
- Is Bath Medical Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Bath Medical Museum is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bath Medical Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 1RL.