Museums · South West England
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
In or near Bathford.
Herschel Museum of Astronomy — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Herschel Museum of Astronomy is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Herschel Museum of Astronomy celebrates the contributions of William and Caroline Herschel, notable astronomers and musicians. Visitors can explore the historic townhouse where William discovered Uranus and learn about their significant achievements in astronomy.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is a museum located in South-East England. It is notable for its association with astronomer William Herschel, who discovered Uranus. The museum is housed in the former home of Herschel and showcases his contributions to astronomy.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3825, -2.3669
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 2BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Phone
- 01225 446 865
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am–5pm; closed 25–26 Dec
- Official site
- herschelmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/368610180 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Herschel Museum of Astronomy?
- Herschel Museum of Astronomy is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 2BN), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Herschel Museum of Astronomy?
- Herschel Museum of Astronomy — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Herschel Museum of Astronomy?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 2BN.
- Is Herschel Museum of Astronomy a protected site?
- Yes — Herschel Museum of Astronomy is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Herschel Museum of Astronomy?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 2BN.