26/09/2025
October at the Holburne
Exhibitions
�� Dreams of the everyday: paintings by Winifred Nicholson & Andrew Cranston
on show daily | 10am-5pm
Opening 3 October
This tender exhibition explores the strong synergies between twentieth-century painter
Winifred Nicholson (1893-1981) and Andrew Cranston (b.1969). Curated by Jonathan
Anderson (Creative Director of DIOR and collector of Modern British Art) alongside Director
of Ingleby Gallery, Richard Ingleby, the exhibition explores the affinities and contrasts
between the two painters through the juxtaposition of their works.
��️ The New Schroder Gallery
on show daily | 10am-5pm
Our new space takes inspiration from the great treasury displays of the past, presenting one
of the finest private collections of Renaissance silverware, paintings, bronzes, maiolica and
gems from the Schroder family collection.
� Illustrating Austen
on show daily | 10am-5pm
Until 11 January
In the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen’s birth, our autumn display offers audiences
the chance to see the artwork behind their favourite Austen novels.
�� Sculpting the Earth: Ceramics by Natalie Bevan, Psiche Hughes and Ann Stokes
on show daily | 10am-5pm
Until 4 January
We are delighted to present Sculpting the Earth, a new exhibition which brings together the
ceramic works of three women artists of the 20th century: Natalie Bevan, Psiche Hughes
and Ann Stokes.
Events
HALF-TERM - FREE ENTRY for families!
Monday 27 October - Sunday 2 November
(Children are free with up to two accompanying adults)
WORKSHOPS
� Scent and Sensibility: Exploring Colonial Legacies through aromatherapy
Thursday 9 October | 10.30am - 1pm | £27
Explore the hidden legacies of colonialism in the museum’s collection through this unique
sensory workshop.
✏️ World Mental Health Day: Creative Health Session
Saturday 11 October | 2 - 3pm | Free
Drop-in session for young people and adults (11+ yrs and over)
⭐ Family drop-in workshop - Cats, Bats and Stars!
Tuesday 28 October | 10am - 12.30pm | Free
Create a night-time scene with cats, bats and stars inspired by artist Andrew Cranston.
� Calm Sensory Workshop, A Spooky Tea Party - Sensory Session
Wednesday 29 October 10 - 11.30am | Free
A tea party for children and families who will benefit from a quieter creative workshop.
��Family drop-in workshop - A Spooky Tea Party
Thursday 30 October | 10am - 12.30pm | Free
Make a mini 3-D Halloween tea party with all your favourite food - yum!
TALKS
�� Teatime Talk - Jane Austen: The Secret Radical with Helena Kelly
Friday 3 October | 3pm | £15
Almost everything we think we know about Jane Austen is wrong, according to the author
Helena Kelly.
UP LATE
�� Halloween at The Holburne
Friday 31 October | 5-9pm | Free*
Creative workshops, pop-up food stalls, ‘Haunted Holburne’ activity trail, face painting and
more!
*entrance to event is free with some activities available at a small charge.
Full details: www.holburne.org
Tickets information: Ticket Information - The Holburne Museum
