Poster Power!
23 January – 10 May 2026
This colourful exhibition showcases an exceptional range of British posters from the 19th and 20th centuries, drawn from the collections of the Victoria Art Gallery and Bath Record Office.
Reflecting the spirit of the times, the wide-ranging display encompasses theatre, events and entertainment, travel and transport, political campaigns and even World War One recruiting.
Many of the posters have links to the Bath area, advertising events such as Theatre Royal shows, the Bath & West Show, community events on Walcot Street, and Bath Festivals through the ages.
The display includes a selection of posters by Bath-based artists Clifford and Rosemary Ellis, who worked as partners designing iconic posters for London Transport and Shell during the 1930s.
There's also a stunning array of vintage railway posters designed to entice tourists to Bath with images of Georgian architecture and The Roman Baths.
Younger visitors can enjoy a ride-on train to complement the railway posters, and a farm-themed area alongside posters from the Bath & West Show. There's also a free children’s trail, and craft activities in the school holidays.
Free guided tour with your exhibition ticket on Thursdays 1.30pm-2pm .
