Museums · South East England
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Herschel Museum of Astronomy — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Herschel Museum of Astronomy is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is a museum located in South-East England. It is notable for its association with astronomer William Herschel, who discovered Uranus. The museum is housed in the former home of Herschel and showcases his contributions to astronomy.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3825, -2.3669
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 2BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Opening
- Feb-Dec, Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- herschelmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/368610180 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Herschel Museum of Astronomy?
- Herschel Museum of Astronomy is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.3825°, -2.3669°.
- Is there an entry fee for Herschel Museum of Astronomy?
- Yes — Herschel Museum of Astronomy charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.
- Is Herschel Museum of Astronomy wheelchair accessible?
- OpenStreetMap notes that Herschel Museum of Astronomy is not wheelchair-accessible.
- What are the opening hours for Herschel Museum of Astronomy?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Feb-Dec, Tu-Su 10:00-17:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.