Herschel Museum of Astronomy
The Herschel Museum of Astronomy, once the home of astronomers and siblings William and Caroline Herschel, provides a space where visitors can explore the significance of their scientific discoveries and gain an incredible insight into Georgian Bath. The education programme developed by the small but dedicated learning team has been shaped by user need and maintains a high quality for both formal and informal learners. By drawing on the unique history of the site from William Herschel’s discovery of Uranus to Caroline Herschel’s status as the first paid female astronomer, they continue to adapt and develop the museum’s very effective offer to support schools in their study of science and local history.
