Museum of Architecture
The Museum of Bath Architecture is housed in the Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel, built in 1765 for Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon. The Georgian Gothic Revival style of the building is one that has connections with the evolution of Queer Gothic in the 18th Century, although there were very few examples of it in Bath. The design of Queer spaces in Bath, and the work of designers and makers who contributed to the architecture of the City, does not have a presence in our collection, or at least not one that has been found yet, and that is something we would like to change through new research.
Jasmine Barker, Co-director of Bath Arts Collective
"At Bath Arts Collective, we’re thrilled to be coordinating and helping to produce and market Queer Bath. This initiative is about more than just events—it’s about transforming how Bath’s museums and heritage spaces engage with LGBTQ+ arts, culture, and history - opening their doors in a whole new way. Through Queer Bath, we’re helping to uncover hidden queer narratives, making these spaces more welcoming, and proving that Bath isn’t can be a living, diverse, and vibrant city. We’re excited to be part of this change."
Getting There
Currently close to the public for renovations.
The Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel
The Paragon, The Vineyards
Bath BA1 5NA
Accessibility
Entrance, shop and main museum room are all level access. Museum toilets are located up three steps and down a flight of stairs.