Roman Baths Museum

Roman Baths Museum

Highlights As you step into the museum, your eyes will immediately be drawn to the Great Bath from the Victorian era. Along the sloped walkway surrounding the Great Bath, you can admire the Roman-style pavement and lead-lined foundations. Further along, you can also see the ancient heating systems.

The most unique attraction in the museum is the King’s Bath, built over the original sacred spring. Beneath the pump room, you can see the ruins of the Temple of Sulis Minerva dating back 2,000 years, as well as the recently discovered East Bath. Introduction A landmark sight in Bath, the museum preserves exquisitely crafted Roman baths from the Roman Empire era. Here you’ll find the Great Bath, located 6 meters underground, the thermal waters of the King’s Bath, temple ruins, a statue of Minerva, a wishing pool, and various ritual artifacts — all offering extremely high viewing value.

During the time when the Roman Empire ruled Britain, the Romans built large bathing complexes in Bath equipped with saunas and pools. They designated the area as the territory of the water and wisdom goddess Minerva and constructed magnificent palaces. Over time, most of these structures were buried underground until the late 19th century, when Britain rediscovered and revived these ancient relics.

The large bath at the center of the museum is the King’s Bath, which was only discovered in the 1870s. The steps and stone bases around the bath are remnants from Roman times. The water temperature is maintained at around 46.5 degrees Celsius, and the statues on the platform are 19th-century memorials, including one of Caesar. Dining / Accommodation / Shopping The Pump Room, located above the King’s Bath, is now one of Bath’s most popular restaurants. Many visitors come specifically for the small bubbling spring and the long-case clock in the restaurant. Originally built for bath viewing, the restaurant allows you to sip the spring water while enjoying the view. There is also a passage leading to the changing rooms beneath the baths. The interior is lavishly decorated, making it a delight to enjoy tea and take in the thermal springs in such a setting. Transportation Located in the city center, near Bath Abbey. Tickets / Opening Hours Adult tickets cost £9.5, students £5.3, and children under 6 enter free. Groups of 20 or more pay £6.8 per person.

Opening Hours: 9:00–17:00 from March to June and September to October; 9:00–21:00 from July to August; 9:30–16:30 from November to February (last entry one hour before closing).

Bath, United Kingdom