ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLEASE NOTE: Our opening hours on Google are incorrect and cannot be changed to reflect the way we operate. We only open for special exhibitions.

Next exhibition: ‘Baby Steps’ – Children’s healthcare in the early 20th century. May 2- 10. 12pm – 4pm daily.

Doses of History episode 2: ‘The Painful Art of Amputation’ (2-part episode) is now available on our YouTube and Spotify.

Wellbeing sessions are every Tuesday, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome. All sessions are free.

Please check our Facebook or Instagram pages for the latest updates.

News

Doses of History episode 2’s exhibition has come to an end. BMM’s podcast team are now working on Episode 3: Blood, Sweat and Tears. Expect lots of blood, unbelievable stories and even some leeches! Coming June 1.

Our ‘Baby Steps: Advances in health care for Bath’s small children in the early 20th century’ exhibition will be the museum’s next exhibition May 2 – 10. Check our ‘What’s on’ page for more info. 

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.

Hall of 2019 Min

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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