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Bath Preservation Trust Membership and Cultural Museum Access in Bath

Gain annual access to the trust’s historic museum collection located throughout the city of Bath.

The Bath Preservation Trust membership offers a way to support ongoing conservation efforts within the city. Holders enjoy unlimited entry to a selection of cultural attractions including No. 1 Royal Crescent, the Herschel Museum of Astronomy, and Beckford’s Tower and Museum.

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Bath Preservation Trust Membership Overview
Annual and life memberships with unlimited admission to Bath Preservation Trust museums.

The Bath Preservation Trust Membership serves as a long-term resource for those interested in the preservation of heritage sites throughout Bath. This overview helps define the purpose of the trust and how your membership contributes to the upkeep of its specific museum portfolio.

The Bath Preservation Trust Membership offers a dedicated way to support local heritage conservation while gaining access to a selection of significant museums managed by the Bath Preservation Trust in Bath.

Membership supports local conservation and includes unlimited entry to the Trust’s current museum portfolio. Musemap connections cover No. 1 Royal Crescent, Beckford’s Tower and the Herschel Museum of Astronomy.

How you receive it

Physical card

How it activates

Registration required
Bath Preservation Trust Membership Options

Explore the variety of available memberships to find the right fit based on your needs. Please review the specific terms and conditions for each type to determine the most suitable option for your visit to the trust's museums in Bath.

Single annual membership

Adult

£30

Validity
1 year
Age
Age 17+
Personal pass

Student annual membership

Student

£20

Validity
1 year
Personal passID required

Joint annual membership

Other

£40

Validity
1 year
Age
Age 17+
Personal pass

Family annual membership

Family

£45

Validity
1 year
Personal pass

Single life membership

Adult

£350

Age
Age 17+
Personal pass

Joint life membership

Other

£450

Age
Age 17+
Personal pass
Bath Preservation Trust Membership Culture Spots
3 connected museums in this city

The Bath Preservation Trust Membership provides verified access to selected cultural sites in Bath. Please review the specific entry details provided for each venue to understand the nature of your visit and any applicable access conditions.

This membership provides unlimited access to the permanent collections at No. 1 Royal Crescent, Beckford’s Tower and Museum, and the Herschel Museum of Astronomy. Access is subject to the standard operating hours of these locations, and reservations are not required for entry with the membership.

No. 1 Royal Crescent overview

Explore this historic Georgian townhouse in Bath. Learn about the daily lives of its former residents and the staff who kept the household running.

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No. 1 Royal Crescent overview

Beckford's Tower and Museum

Get an overview of this unique neoclassical tower and museum dedicated to the life and collections of William Beckford.

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Beckford's Tower and Museum

Herschel Museum of Astronomy Overview

Visit the former home of the astronomers who discovered Uranus. Learn about the museum's history and plan your trip to this unique Georgian townhouse.

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Herschel Museum of Astronomy Overview
Evaluating Bath Preservation Trust Membership Value

Determining the potential value of this membership depends on your planned frequency of visits to the included sites in Bath. Assess how these diverse annual or life options align with your intended cultural activities to decide if this pass suits your travel needs.

3

Museums included

6

Pass options

£20

Prices from

To evaluate this membership, compare the available single, student, joint, family, and life options against your intended frequency of visits to the included Bath Preservation Trust sites. Consider the membership duration and the specific museums you plan to visit regularly to determine if the membership aligns with your planned activity in the city.

How to use the pass
Review purchase, activation, and important usage details for Bath Preservation Trust Membership before you visit.

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How it works

Choose single, student, joint, family or life membership and present the membership card whenever a participating BPT museum is open. Family membership covers two adults and up to four children aged 6–16; children under five are free.

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Purchase and activation

Complete the official application and send it to Bath Preservation Trust by email or post. Membership cannot currently be bought at the museum desks.

Important information

Standard annual memberships run from 1 June to 31 May and pro-rata joining prices can apply. Life membership does not expire. Museum of Bath Architecture is part of the Trust but is not connected because it is not a current Bath culture spot.

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