ANNOUNCEMENTS
The museum and its volunteers are now on a winter break.
We will reopen on 3rd February for the Catalysts for Change PhD presentation, more info on our What’s on page.
News of our podcast project can be seen below this box. Full details regarding this will be published here and on our socials on 3rd January.
Wellbeing sessions are also taking a winter break. They will recommence on 10th February. All are welcome. All sessions are free.
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We’re thrilled to share some exciting news!!
Bath Medical Museum has been awarded £13,180 from Art Fund to create a medical history podcast titled Doses of History.
The initiative awards grants to independent, not-for-profit heritage organisations to bring innovative projects to life. This invaluable support will enable us to produce six episodes exploring different topics throughout 2026. We will have guest speakers, and every episode will be accompanied with a multisensory exhibition at the museum with objects from our collection and archival materials. This project will allow us to connect with new audiences, celebrate the extraordinary medical heritage of Bath, and share stories that continue to resonate today.
We are very much looking forward to sharing this with you all.
A huge thank you to Art Fund for believing in our vision — we can’t wait to get started!
Doses of History will be produced and hosted by BMM Trustees James Hunt, Karen Espinosa, and Honey Musham.
🎙️Details of episode 1 coming Jan 3rd🎙️
THE 1740s HOSPITAL
Explore the rooms of Bath’s historic hospital recreated as a 3D virtual tour. Learn about hospital life in the 18th century and how we brought it back to life.
THE HOSPITAL IN 2019
After two hundred and seventy-seven years of treating patients, the Royal Mineral Hospital finally closed its doors. Take a tour through the hospital just before its closure in 2019.
By supporting us you are helping us to continue our mission of preserving and sharing the continual heritage of medicine, health and wellbeing of our community. There are many ways you can help, find out more here.
©Anna Barclay for Bath and North East Somerset Council
BATH MEDICAL MUSEUM
Welcome to Bath Medical Museum. Our mission is to preserve and promote the history and importance of medicine in the city of Bath. Our collections include records dating back to the 1740s, as well as artefacts and photographs relating to rheumatology, medicine and pharmacy.
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