BMM – Bath Medical Museum

BMM at the Hetling Pump Room opens every Saturday, from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Weekly Wellbeing sessions open to the public every Tuesday, from 2 pm to 4 pm.

In collaboration with the University of Bath, a spring series of short talks about various aspects of medical research takes place on Tuesdays at 2 pm. Programme details can be found here.

VISIT US

Upcoming Exhibition: The Bath Beazer Garden Maze as a Wellbeing Tool

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.

MYSTERY OBJECT

Who does this bust portray and where would you find it in Bath? Explore our medical museum’s curated collection of interesting items – Cabinet of Curiosities.

THE VIRTUAL MIN

Explore the Royal Mineral Water Hospital. Tour the 2019 hospital, learn about the Hoare family, and see how rooms may have looked in the 1740s.

THE HETLING ROOM

Bath Medical Museum has a new exhibition space at the Old Hetling Pump Room in Bath. Find out more about this exciting development.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We need more volunteers to welcome visitors to our engaging displays and activities. There are opportunities to get involved in researching topics and arranging displays at our small, centrally located venue.

If you would like to explore your interest in volunteering, please email us. We will then make contact with you to invite you to meet one of us.

SUPPORT US

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.