The Abbey was shut so came here with the time I had allocated for it. Very small setting showcasing William Herschel mainly with some mention of his sister & brother for their contributions to astronomy. Specimens of the telescopes William developed and esp how he polished the mirrors so meticulously and even invented tools to help in this arduous task. His works and life presented as a series of notations and drawings that are set literally in small rooms. 2 levels up and 1 down in a basement which also features a sensory experience of sonification i.e. using sound to depict the colours of astronomical bodies as seen thru various telescopes and thereby produce 'music'. Took me abt 25mins to get thru the exhibits.

Such an amazing museum and an absolute underrated gem in Bath. I was and still am in absolute awe of everything Caroline, William and Johann Herschel have done and all the groundbreaking discoveries they’ve made in their time in Bath. And I absolutely loved how every room has managed to preserve so much energy and life of the Universe and of course the Herschel siblings and their music! Also reading about Caroline’s story, her achievements, seeing her handwriting etc. bought my friend and I to tears. The two lovely ladies who opened the door for us were also incredibly kind and knowledgable. All in all, an absolutely great and profoundly important museum. Absolutely recommended!

What an absolute gem of a museum! We had no idea this was in Bath, but once I spotted it on the map, I knew we had to visit. The museum is small but mighty, and has a fantastic collection of astronomy- and music-related objects and historical information about the Herschels. I was especially enthralled by the story of Caroline, and was delighted to see a children's book in the area just before the garden, dedicated entirely to her. We spent much longer in this museum than I ever expected to, and sitting in the garden, absorbing the wonderful fact that this was where the Herschels made most of their their astronomical (pun fully intended!) discoveries, we were well and truly overwhelmed with amazement. Highly recommend!

A fascinating and surprisingly rich small museum that really brings to life the achievements of both William Herschel and Caroline Herschel. Set across three floors of a Georgian townhouse, the museum is compact but packed with detail. It’s particularly impressive how much they’ve included - from original objects to clear, engaging signage - and you can comfortably see everything in around 30–45 minutes. The garden at the back is a highlight too, as it’s where William built his telescopes and carried out observations. What stands out most is just how significant their contributions were. William was entirely self-taught as an astronomer, built his own telescopes, and from this very house discovered Uranus - effectively doubling the known size of the solar system - which led to him becoming the King’s Astronomer. Caroline’s story is equally compelling: she discovered multiple comets and became the first paid female astronomer in Britain, which was remarkable for the time. The museum does a great job of highlighting both their scientific work and their personal story. Staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable, which added to the experience. A relatively quick visit, but one that feels genuinely worthwhile and memorable. Single clean toilet on the lower floor. Tickets are valid for annual entry. Really enjoyable experience and memorable museum.

Fantastic little museum. Very knowledgeable staff. Great information signs in every room. I was fortunate enough to get tickets to an event that included star-gazing in the backyard. It was so cool getting to see Jupiter and four of it's moons.