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This museum is about the thing that Bath is most famous for - its architecture. It is housed in the pretty Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, just off the Paragon.
It covers everything from the Bath stone that is so distinctive, to the men who designed the Georgian terraces.
It might sound like this museum would only appeal to those with a personal interest in architecture, but in fact the exhibitions are more interesting than you would expect, so try it!
The Building of Bath Museum is open daily except Mondays from 10.30am to 5pm. It closes each year between mid-December and 1st March. Entry costs around £2.50 for adults.
A museum of East Asian Art is somewhat unexpected in such an archetypal Georgian town as Bath.
However it is definitely worth a visit - and not just as an antidote to the huge amount of Georgiana on display elsewhere. It is situated on Bennett Place, just off the eastern side of The Circus.
The collection was put together by the Bath born lawyer Brian McElney, who lived and worked in Hong Kong for many years. Exhibits range from jewellery, to ceramics and clothing and date from 5000 BC right up to the present day.
The museum is open daily but opening hours vary depending on day and season, so check in advance. Admission costs around £3 for adults.
Bath's lovely Guildhall is situated on Bridge Street, close to the famous Pulteney Bridge. Thomas Baldwin, who went on to become Bath's city architect, built it in the 1770s - to much acclaim.
Some parts of the guildhall are not open to the public, however the beautiful Banqueting Hall is open to visitors, unless a private function is taking place there.
This is well worth a visit, for at one time it rivalled even the Assembly Rooms for sheer opulence and splendour. And it is also home to what are said to be the most beautiful chandeliers in the city - a real claim in a town such as Bath!
This museum, located at number 19 New King Street, is located in the house and observatory of 18th century astronomer William Herschel.
In 1781 Herschel made his name by discovering the planet Uranus, the first planet to be discovered for hundreds of years.
This museum tells of Herschel's life, his work as an astronomer, and his other great passion - music.
The Herschel Museum is open daily from 2pm to 5pm between March and October, and from 2pm to 5pm at weekends for the rest of the year. Admission costs around £2.50 for adults.
Sally Lunn's is a restaurant-museum, located in the oldest house in Bath.
The building dates from the 15th century, although the façade is from the 17th century.
It is named after the 17th century baker who invented the famous Sally Lunn Bun, similar to the French brioche. The restaurant naturally still serves this speciality which to this day is baked to a secret recipe.
In the basement of the restaurant is a museum, which recreates life and work in a 17th century baker's shop, complete with original oven.
Sally Lunn's is open daily but opening hours vary so do check in advance.