If you have ever wondered why Bath is such a beautiful city full of eighteenth century buildings and sweeping crescents, classical architecture, Roman history and more modern structures, and how it was designed and built, then this is the first place you should visit.
Explore the rich architectural history of Bath as it was transformed from a small medieval town to the world famous Georgian city.
The Museum of Bath Architecture uses maps, models, designs, drawings, videos, paintings and tools tell the story of how eighteenth century architects and craftsmen helped turn a small medieval walled town into the destination of choice for Georgian high society.
Celebrating the distinctive Georgian architecture that makes Bath so special, and which has contributed to it becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site city, highlights of the museum include a 1:500 scale model of Bath, giving a miniature birds-eye-view of the whole city.
Just a short walk from many of Bath’s famous architectural treasures including the iconic Royal Crescent and The Circus, this a destination not to be missed. The museum welcomes visitors of all ages and offers changing exhibitions, exciting events and concerts: you’ll want to come back time and time again.