Photo showing a elf looking out of the window, which is lit up by a neon light installation of a tree

The start of another week and William has been people-watching out the Ballroom window, looking down Great Pulteney Street. He also liked Chila Burman's 'Glowing Canopies' installation on the front of the building 💡

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Photo of an elf sitting underneath a large tiger sculpture made out of wire with white neon light tubes

William loves Chila Burman's neon tiger that is on display in our Ballroom. This piece is part of the Neon Dreams exhibition which runs until 12th January 💡

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Can you spot William? He's hiding at the bottom of our amazing Witcombe cabinet, which dates from about 1697!

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Photo showing an elf sitting on a marble plinth next to a giant aluminium head by the artist Thomas J Price

William really liked our new long-term loan from contemporary artist Thomas J Price. Part of the 'Numen' series, this bust and two others will be on display for the next three years.

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Photo of an elf sitting on a shelf, surrounded by jars of different tea bags

William was found having a tea break. Our cafe is stocked with plenty of tea and coffee to keep you warm this December ☕

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Photo showing an elf looking through a magnifying glass at museum displays

In our Collection Galleries, you can use magnifying glasses to see all the detail on objects like these miniatures William is enjoying 🔎

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Photo showing an elf sitting on an ornate carved wooden chair

William was found having a rest on one of our beech and cane side chairs in the Posnett Gallery 🪑
Just remember please don't sit on these chairs when you visit!

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Photo of an elf sitting on a glass display case of porcelain, surrounded by many historical museum objects

William started exploring our Collection galleries today - we’re open everyday if you want to explore them too!

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Photo showing an elf surrounded by pencils, scissors and coloured paper

William was getting creative at our free activity area this morning - come and make your own masterpiece inspired by our exhibitions 🎨✂️

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Photo showing an elf sat within a display of Christmas cards and decorations in the Museum shop

William was having a quick shopping break this morning. If you’re still looking for that perfect gift come check out our gift shop! 🎁

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Photo showing an elf sitting on top of a Ticket Information board

Meet the Holburne's newest resident, William.

This cheeky elf is spending December exploring all the Holburne Museum has to offer. Though, he does hide away once our visitors arrive...

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