Building of Bath Collection
Building of Bath Collection, Local authority museum in Bath, England.
The Building of Bath Collection is a museum documenting the architectural history and growth of the city through the centuries. The exhibits include detailed scale models, architectural drawings, and construction materials that illustrate how the city's structures were built.
The museum opened in 1984 in a Grade II* listed building dating from the Georgian period. It was established to preserve the story of how Bath transformed into a major city through systematic building development.
The collection reveals how local craftsmen and architects worked together during the Georgian era and which regional materials shaped the city's appearance. Visitors can see how these buildings became central to Bath's identity and daily life.
The museum is open Tuesday through Friday in the afternoon and weekends throughout the day, with wheelchair access provided. The historic building may have narrow passages and stairs, so plan your visit accordingly.
The collection features handcrafted scale models so detailed that visitors can see how individual building components fit together. These models reveal the practical work of builders rather than just showing the finished structures.
Location: Bath
Location: Bath and North East Somerset
Inception: 1984
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Bath Preservation Trust
Address: The Countess of Huntingdons Chapel, The Vineyards, Bath BA1 5NA
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 14:00-17:00; Saturday,Sunday 10:30-17:00
Website: https://museumofbatharchitecture.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.38680,-2.36029
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00
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St Michael's Church House
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No.4 And Attached Railings And Vaults
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No.1 And Attached Railings And Vaults
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Former Sunday School To The Countess Of Huntingdon's Chapel
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No. 1 And Attached Railings And Vaults
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No.2 And Attached Railings And Vaults
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No. 22 And Attached Railings
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No. 24 and Attached Railings
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No.9 And Attached Railings And Vaults
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No.8 And Atached Railings And Vaults
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Carnwell Fountain
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90, Walcot Street
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Nos. 1-6 And Attached Railings
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No. 1 And Attached Wall And Railings
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High Pavement, Steps And Railings Fronting Nos. 1 To 20 Belmont
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1-20, Belmont
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No.5 And Attached Railings And Vaults
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10A, Vineyards
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1-21, Paragon
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Nos. 9, 10 And 11 Fountain House And Attached Railings And Vaults
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No.10 And Attached Railings And Vaults
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No.7 And Attached Railings And Vaults
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No. 23 And Attached Railings
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N0.6 And Attached Railings And Vaults
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No.3 And Attached Railings And Vaults
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No. 1a Including A Flight Of Steps Below To The Right And 3 Bollards
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