About

Bath is the birthplace of the world’s first sci-fi novel, Frankenstein, written here in 1816 by 18-year-old Mary Shelley.  

Discover Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein in Bath, an award-winning, multi-sensory museum located in a 300-year-old Georgian townhouse. The museum explores Mary Shelley’s life and time in Bath, her turbulent relationship with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and their connections with contemporaries such as Lord Byron.  

Through immersive exhibits, visitors learn how her experiences shaped the writing of Frankenstein and examine the novel’s lasting cultural impact. The attraction also features themed Escape Rooms, offering an interactive extension to the museum experience. 

Museum Information is currently available in; Spanish, Italian, French, German & Chinese via a downloadable pdf from the House of Frankenstein website. 

Key selling points for groups

• Welcome groups from 5 – 50 into the museum.  Larger groups can be accommodated on request.  

• Free Coach Driver and Group Travel Organiser entry.   

Useful information for travel trade

Group booking procedures 

• Call or email the House of Frankenstein team
• General booking conditions

Rates and pricing 

• We offer commission rates for Travel Trade booking agents & DMC’s up to 20% off standard entry

• Credit facilities are also available

• Invoicing 30 days post visit date

Group sizes and event capacity 

• Up to 50 persons

Coach access and parking 

• Nearest drop off point is Royal Victoria Park  

• Nearest long stay car park is Charlotte Street, Bath 

Cancellation Policy

• Museum Tickets & Escape Rooms – Minimum of 48 hours’ notice from date of visit 
• The Frankenstein Experience, VIP Guided Tour, Private Hire & City Sightseeing – Minimum of 7 days from date of visit
• All tickets can be rescheduled if advised within the stated timescales

Child Policy

• A child is aged under 15 years old. Under 5’s are free of charge 
• Anyone under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over

Enhanced and exclusive experiences

VIP Guided Tour with the Founder

Step inside Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein and enjoy a welcome cocktail on arrival before embarking on a highly entertaining, intimate one-hour tour led by the founder. Discover the incredible life story of Mary Shelley, her time in Bath and uncover hidden stories and secrets not on display in the Museum. 

This exclusive experience offers a rare chance to learn how the attraction was created and the opportunity to look beyond the exhibits and connect with the world of Frankenstein like never before. 

Booking Information: 

• Tours are available for a minimum of 6, maximum of 10 people. 

• Tour duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.  

• Tours are available Monday – Friday between 11am – 5pm.  Later tours can be arranged. All tours are subject to availability.  

• Tours must be booked a minimum of 7 working days in advance of a visit.  

The Frankenstein Experience – Theatrical Walking Tour of Bath + Museum Entry 

Discover where Mary Shelley lived and wrote her legendary novel, Frankenstein, in Bath. 

This entertaining award-winning tour reveals Bath’s hidden stories of secrets, lies, scandals and reputations lost — all woven through the life of Mary Shelley and the creation of her legendary novel, Frankenstein. 

Walk in Mary’s footsteps in Bath and explore the city that inspired her masterpiece before continuing your journey inside Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, where the atmosphere deepens and her story comes vividly to life. 

Booking Information: 

• Available for a minimum of 12, maximum of 25 people. 

• Duration: Allow 1 hour, 45 minutes.   

• Available from April – December.  

• Please allow two weeks’ notice for advance bookings.  

Private Hire / Celebrations / Team Building  

Our atmospheric 300-year-old central Bath townhouse is ideal for small to medium-sized events. Explore our multi-sensory Museum, descend into the thrilling basement, and challenge your colleagues and friends in one of our Frankenstein inspired Escape Rooms. 

With exclusive venue hire also available, canapés on request, and welcome cocktails on arrival, you can enjoy character hosts and exclusive use of the darkly atmospheric Bloody Mary's Bar. 

Booking Information: 

• Available for 10 to 22 guests.  

• Duration: Up to 3 hours depending on the event package. 

• Available all year.  

• Please allow two weeks’ notice for advance bookings.  

Bath’s Leading Escape Room Experiences 

In our immersive Escape Rooms at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, groups work together to solve puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and complete challenges — all inspired by the story of Frankenstein. A hands-on adventure for small groups, friends, families, or colleagues. Plus, all Escape Room experiences include admission to the multi-sensory Museum.  

Booking Information: 

• Available for a minimum of 2, maximum of 6 people  

• (The Shallows Escape Room is suitable for 4 people) 

• Duration: Up to 1 hour, 45 minutes.  

• Available all year Monday – Sunday between 11am – 5pm.  

• Please allow two working days for bookings.  

Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein + City Sightseeing Bus Tour 

This all-round experience allows visitors to experience the award-winning multi-sensory museum dedicated to Mary Shelley & Frankenstein and enjoy the flexibility of a 24 or 48 hour "hop on-hop-off" Bath city sightseeing bus tour.  Featuring two routes and 38 stops in 11 languages.  

Booking Information: 

• Available for up to 25 people.  

• Duration; museum approx. 45 minutes, City Sightseeing Bus Tour flexible depending on ticket selected.  

• Available all year round 

• Please allow 7 working days for advance bookings 

• Dates: The experience runs daily with museum entry from 11am - 4pm.  

Product development and partnerships

Show of Strength Theatre Company for the experience “The Frankenstein Experience”.

Hampton By Hilton Hotel with discounts for staying guests to visit Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein. 

Sally Lunn’s with a Mary Shelley Literary Lunch + museum entry.

City Sightseeing tours for the combination package of a bus tour + museum entry (available for 24- or 48-hour duration).

Accessibility Information

Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein is situated in 37 Gay Street, a Grade II listed townhouse spread over four split-level floors. The main entrance has three steps, with no lift or ramp. There is level access from the main entrance to the ticket office and gift shop. There are steps from the main entrance to the basement, ground floor toilets, fire exit to the rear of the building, as well as the first, second, third and fourth floors.

The fire alarm has flashing lights and all staff have disability awareness training, with some also having BSL and Next Generation Text training.

Some parts of the venue have low lighting and foreboding audio and visual effects, so parents should use good judgment as to whether the attraction will be suitable for their children. The basement walk-through experience is unsuitable for those with asthma, photo-sensitivity or epilepsy, claustrophobia and heart conditions, and may also be unsuitable for those with a nervous disposition.

While Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein has made every possible permitted intervention to maximise physical access, regrettably, due to the historic layout and nature of the property, the attraction is currently unable to accept buggies, prams and wheelchairs.

The attraction offers complimentary Day Tickets for essential carers assisting someone with accessibility needs with a general admission ticket.