Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein

About the museum

Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein is a privately run museum and entertainment attraction in a Grade II listed townhouse at 37 Gay Street in Bath, between Queen Square and The Circus. It is operated by Bath Attractions Ltd and opened in 2021. The museum tells how a teenage girl came to write the novel Frankenstein while living in Bath, and follows the story of the monster through theatre, film and television.

The visit is self-guided and spreads over four split-level floors linked by low staircases and short flights of steps. Rooms combine unusual objects and vintage items with interactive, multi-sensory settings, and an eight-foot animatronic monster. Some areas are dark and use sound and visual effects, and a basement walk-through is designed as a horror experience.

Besides the museum, the same building offers themed escape rooms and games, a theatrical walking tour of Bath called The Frankenstein Experience, and seasonal horror evenings around Halloween. The effects and horror elements mean that the attraction may not suit younger children.

Highlights

• Four floors on the story of Frankenstein, from the novel to film and television
• Eight-foot animatronic monster
• Interactive multi-sensory rooms
• Optional horror basement walk-through
• Escape rooms and a theatrical walking tour

Permanent exhibition

• Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein museum – Four floors telling the story of Frankenstein and its author, with artefacts, interactive multi-sensory rooms and an animatronic monster.

Founded

2021

Operated by

Bath Attractions Ltd

Admission & discounts

The museum ticket is advertised from £10.94 per person when booked online; booking online gives reduced prices and guaranteed entry, and tickets bought on the day depend on capacity. Group tickets for parties of 5, 6 or 8 save over 20%. Tickets are non-refundable.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Grade II listed house has four split-level floors linked by low staircases, short steps and wide landings. Because of this layout the museum currently cannot accommodate buggies, prams or wheelchairs. Only assistance dogs are allowed. Some areas are dark and have sound and visual effects, and the basement walk-through is not suitable for people with asthma, photosensitivity, epilepsy, claustrophobia or heart conditions. Visitors with access needs are asked to contact the museum before they visit.

Kids & families

Only partly suitable for kids

• Family tours & workshops
• Stroller-friendly: not available
• Kids’ birthday parties

The sound and visual effects may not suit children under 12, and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Escape Rooms are not recommended for under-12s, and Escape Games are recommended for ages 12 and over. Child tickets cover ages 15 and under; under-5s are free. Birthday parties and school visits are offered.

Getting there & parking

The house is between Queen Square and The Circus, about an 8-minute walk from Bath Abbey.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The website offers corporate packages and hen, stag and birthday parties.

Plan your visit