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Exhibition entry from 16:30 ahead of the screening at 17:30

Handsome, clever, and rich—Emma Woodhouse believes herself the perfect matchmaker, but meddling in the lives of her friends proves far more complicated than she imagines. Gwyneth Paltrow stars in this thoughtful and elegant adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, balancing wit, romance and social observation.

Join us at the Holburne Museum—a setting straight out of Austen’s pages—for this 90s classic, screening in partnership with Film Bath as part of the Jane Austen Festival. Your ticket includes access to the new exhibition Illustrating Austen, marking the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth. Discover the artists who’ve shaped how we imagine her world—from Regency-era prints to modern interpretations.

 

Exhibition entry from 19:00 ahead of the screening at 20:00

When the Dashwood sisters—pragmatic Elinor (Emma Thompson) and impulsive Marianne (Kate Winslet)—are left in reduced circumstances, they must chart a path through love, loss and polite society. Ang Lee’s acclaimed adaptation offers a nuanced, emotionally rich take on Austen’s tale of romance and resilience.

Screened in the refined surroundings of the Holburne Museum, this special event in partnership with FilmBath is part of the Jane Austen Festival. Your ticket includes entry to Illustrating Austen, a new exhibition exploring how artists across the centuries have brought Austen’s characters to life.

Pathways to Wellbeing Exhibition: Volunteer project

Calling all Holburne volunteers!

Over the coming months, Pathways groups and Holburne staff and volunteers will be making work for the Pathways to Wellbeing exhibition: 'The Shape of Care: Making Care Visible' (opening January 2026), responding in various ways to the theme of 'Care'.

This is your opportunity to get involved!

Textile printing with artist Barbara Disney

Over two consecutive workshops, we will be creating two large scale collaborative textile pieces to hang within the café glass wall.

As volunteers we know you care about and are interested in the museum's collection of objects and art works, and we witness daily the enthusiasm and time you give to visitors who want to know more.

Using different drawing and printmaking processes we will work together to build up images reflecting your experiences of spending time in the Holburne focusing on some of your favourite areas and objects within the museum.

All volunteers are invited to apply, both those experienced in artmaking, and those who have not drawn since school days. A love of the Holburne and sharing that enthusiasm is all that is needed!

Dates: Monday 15th September and Mon 29th September (sign up is for both sessions)

10.30am-2.00pm in the Gardener's Lodge

10 spaces available

Please book your FREE place to take part. 

IMPORTANT:

Participants must commit to both workshops. Sessions are not stand alone; the second will be a continuation of the first. As places are limited, please think carefully and ensure that you can commit to both sessions before signing up!

Almost everything we think we know about Jane Austen is wrong, according to the author Helena Kelly. Instead, she introduces the reader to a passionate woman living in an age of revolution; who used her writing to grapple with the weightiest of subjects – feminism, slavery, abuse, the power of the Church, even evolution – at a time when to write about such things directly was seen as akin to treason. Uncovering a radical, spirited and politically engaged Austen, Jane Austen, The Secret Radical will encourage you to read Jane, all over again.

Presented in partnership with University of Bath

The Holburne’s glass extension of 2011, and our new Schroder Gallery, were conceived by Eric Parry RA. In this fascinating discussion, he will be joined by Bob Allies, renowned architect who was appointed the City of Bath’s first ‘Architect in Residence’ in 2024. Together they will reflect on the challenges and opportunities for design excellence in a UNESCO World Heritage City. The conversation will be moderated by Marion Harney, Associate Dean, Education, Faculty of Engineering and Design at University of Bath.

Soprano Penelope Appleyard and pianist Jonathan Delbridge present an enchanting programme about the love story of Jane Austen and music. Featuring some of Jane’s favourite music played on our historic fortepiano, the programme also includes extracts from her works and letters, and a brand new musical setting of one of her teenage poems. Seamlessly combining scholarship with entertainment, this innovative and intimate recital invites audiences into the Austens’ drawing room, with some laughs along the way!

*Exhibition entry from 7pm ahead of the recital

Nurry is an exceptional local concert pianist who studied music at Wells Cathedral School before attending the Royal College of Music in London. She will be playing a selection of works by Rachmaninov on our Steinway grand piano, which was favoured by the composer himself when he was in the UK.

Join us for a special panel discussion exploring the highlights of the exquisite Schroder collection, and the historical context which informed the amassing of important collections such as these. Editor of Apollo Magazine Edward Behrens will be joined by a panel of experts including Dr Timothy Schroder, silver historian; Dr Silvia Davoli, Senior Curator Strawberry Hill House & Garden; and Dr Caterina Badan, Curator of the Schroder Collection.

Drinks recpetion and gallery viewing 6pm - 7pm / Talk starts at 7pm