Here’s some advance information about this year’s special exhibition at the Museum of Bath at Work which will be celebrating all things cinema – probably the most significant cultural development of the 20th century.
From May 9th you will be able to find out about:
Bath’s earliest cinemas
A timeline history of cinemas in Bath and the surrounding area
The people who worked there – projectionists, usherettes and managers
What it was like to go to the cinema in years gone by?
What did people go and see?
How films get made
On location: the films with scenes in Bath
And much more, including some fun items and memorabilia on display!
Alongside the exhibition there will be film screenings and talks, including the 70th anniversary of Rock Around The Clock – check the museum’s website and Facebook page for details.
There is also a book to accompany the exhibition, full of original research and fascinating stories about the history of cinemas in our area.
EXHIBITION: LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! : 120 years of Cinemas and Films in Bath
MUSEUM OF BATH AT WORK Julian Road, Bath BA1 2RH
Saturday 9 May – Sunday 29 November 2026
Open every day 9 May-1 November, and weekends in November
Opening hours: 10.30 – 17.00 (last admission 16.00)
Entry to the exhibition is included when you buy your Museum admission ticket
