Spectacular Sun Show at Herschel Museum of Astronomy

19 New King Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2BL

Type:Family

Visit Website

Email Your Enquiry

Call direct on:

Tel+44 (0)1225 446 865

Opening Times

Season (11 Aug 2026)
Day	Times
Tuesday	10:30	- 14:30

About

Get up close to the sun in this planetarium show all about our nearest star.

Join the day before what promises to be an impressive partial solar eclipse, and find out the science behind these amazing events.

Discover what's happening on the Sun's surface and how it affects all of us down on Earth, and finally have a look at our more distant stars and see what constellations you can spot in the night sky tonight.

Recommended age 8+

Show duration approx. 40 minutes

Tickets

£5 per person.

Pre-booking for ALL members of your group, both adults and children, is essential, there is limited space inside the planetarium, so please include all adults and children that will be attending when you book.

Visit the website for more information

Book Tickets Online

Show Facilities

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Map Link

Click here to view map

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest.info

What's Nearby

Herschel Museum of Astronomy

Explore the life of William Herschel, the astronomer who discovered Uranus in 1781.

0 miles away
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

An educational charity in the heart of Bath, were everyone is welcome to join discussions…

0.12 miles away
Queen Square

Gently imposing historic Georgian architecture.

0.15 miles away

Ustinov Studio

A cultural, contemporary theatre, part of Theatre Royal Bath, the Ustinov Studio presents…

0.16 miles away
The Egg

Theatre Royal Bath's young people's theatre complex.

0.16 miles away
Theatre Royal Bath

Bath's historic, beautifully renovated, traditional theatre.

0.19 miles away
Georgian Garden

Meticulously recreated authentic Georgian garden, free to enter.

0.2 miles away
Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein

Step into the world of Mary Shelley and her most infamous creation, Frankenstein.

0.22 miles away
Komedia Bath

Award-winning venue presenting the best in comedy, live music and cinema.

0.22 miles away
The Jane Austen Centre

Discover, explore and celebrate the life of Bath’s most famous resident at the Jane…

0.22 miles away
Bath Preservation Trust

Through conservation, education and museums, Bath Preservation Trust ensures the future…

0.28 miles away
Thermae Bath Spa

Enjoy Bath's natural thermal waters at the award-winning Thermae Bath Spa.

0.28 miles away
Museum of East Asian Art

The only UK museum solely dedicated to the arts and cultures of East and South East Asia.

0.29 miles away
The Circus

A striking masterpiece of Georgian architecture.

0.29 miles away
The Pump Room

At the heart of the Bath social (and high tea!) scene for over two centuries.

0.31 miles away
The Roman Gym at the Roman Baths

Discover the newly opened Roman Gym as part of your visit to the Roman Baths.

0.31 miles away