ANNOUNCEMENTS
We only open for scheduled exhibitions. Our opening hours on Google are incorrect and cannot be changed to reflect the way we operate. Please see the ‘News’ section below for current info or check out our What’s On page for exhibition dates and times.
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Wellbeing sessions: Every Tuesday, 2pm – 4pm (unless there is an exhibition). All are welcome.
All exhibitions and wellbeing sessions are free entry and no booking required.
BMM News
Doses of History Episode 4 ‘Sex in the City: A History of Sexual Health’ will be released August 1 at 5pm.
In this episode, James, Karen and Honey explore the history of syphilis and AIDS, and reveal local connections to Bath. They will explore the hidden sexual underbelly of the stiff upper lipped Victorians, what it meant to be a ‘fallen woman’, the unbelievable government legislation that required women to be ‘checked’ before sex, and the toxic treatments used for these diseases.
Why was it only women who were blamed for spreading sexual diseases? And, what does any of this have to do with beards? Find out soon!
All podcast episodes of Doses of History are on our YouTube and Spotify.
Thank you to all who visited the ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears: A History of Bloodletting’ exhibition. A special thank you to those who watched the leech demonstrations with eager eyes. Below is an edited version of the live leech feeding, enjoy!
WHAT'S ON
Virtual models of The Mineral Water Hospital
THE HOSPITAL IN THE 1740s
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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