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About

The American Museum provides a brilliant day out for adults and children. 

The New American Garden, Mount Vernon Garden, and The Children’s Garden play area awaits explorers of all ages. From winding paths and colourful flowers to woodland wanders with your four-legged friends (yes, dogs on leads are welcome!) and climbing adventures, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Housed in a fine Georgian manor house with outstanding views over the Limpley Stoke Valley on the edge of Bath, the American Museum takes you on a journey through American history, with its remarkable collection of folk, decorative arts and cultural objects. The only museum of Americana outside of the United States, it was founded to bring American history and cultures to the people of Britain and Europe.

Each year, special temporary exhibitions are on display in their Exhibition Gallery, and throughout the year there are a range of exciting events planned, including traditional outdoor performances, and family and children’s activities. Visit the What’s On section of their website for more details.

This December, The Enchanted Garden of Light, a trail of illuminations will emblazon the entire house, gardens and woodland in glorious seasonal colour.

The gardens and facilities are designed to be accessible for buggies and wheelchairs. Baby-changing facilities are situated in the Gallery Shop. The Garden Café offers refreshments and you’re more than welcome to take a picnic.

The gardens, children’s play area and café are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am until 5pm. They are also open on Bank Holiday Mondays and Mondays in late July and August from 10am until 5pm.

 

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Gardens only with Gift Aid£8.70 per ticket
Adult Gardens only without Gift Aid£7.25 per ticket
Adult Museum, Exhibition & Gardens with Gift Aid£14.00 per ticket
Adult Museum, Exhibition & Gardens without Gift Aid£12.50 per ticket
Child Gardens only with Gift Aid£6.25 per ticket
Child Gardens only without Gift Aid£4.75 per ticket
Child Museum, Exhibition & Gardens with Gift Aid£8.50 per ticket
Child Museum, Exhibition & Gardens without Gift Aid£7.00 per ticket
Concession Gardens only with Gift Aid£7.25 per ticket
Concession Gardens only without Gift Aid£5.75 per ticket
Concession Museum, Exhibition & Gardens with Gift Aid£12.50 per ticket
Concession Museum, Exhibition & Gardens without Gift Aid£11.00 per ticket
Family Gardens only with Gift Aid£23.50 per ticket
Family Gardens only without Gift Aid£19.50 per ticket
Family Museum, Exhibition & Gardens with Gift Aid£36.50 per ticket
Family Museum, Exhibition & Gardens without Gift Aid£32.00 per ticket

Gift Aid increases the value of your charity donations by 25%

The American Museum in Britain is a registered charity and therefore offers a choice of two entry tickets under the Gift Aid scheme. The Gift Aid admission includes a voluntary donation. Gift Aid admissions enable the American Museum in Britain to reclaim tax you have paid to the government. This can significantly help the charity further its conservation, restoration and educational work. (For every £1.00 given to the Museum, an extra 25p is given by the Inland Revenue.)

Opening Times

2022 (17 Mar 2022 - 28 Oct 2022)
DayTimes
MondayClosed*
Tuesday10:0017:00*
Wednesday10:0017:00*
Thursday10:0017:00*
Friday10:0017:00*
Saturday10:0017:00*
Sunday10:0017:00*
2022 Christmas season (23 Nov 2022 - 17 Dec 2022)
DayTimes
MondayClosed*
Tuesday12:0016:30*
Wednesday12:0016:30*
Thursday12:0016:30*
Friday12:0016:30*
Saturday12:0016:30*
Sunday12:0016:30*

* Last admission at 4pm
Closed Mondays except during August and Bank Holidays.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Facilities

Other

  • Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Facilities for Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Childrens Play Area

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Children & Infants

  • Accept Children Over 3
  • Facilities for children

Establishment Features

  • Cater for groups
  • Toilets

Group Travel

  • Out of Hours Visits

Key Features

  • Celebrity connection
  • Min group size
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Switch accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free - with Staff ID
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

 

Public Transport Directions

By Bus: No. 18 or 418 university bus to 'The Avenue'. museum 10 - 15 minutes downhill walk.By Coach: Must approach via Bathwick Hill (turn right at A36 junction, following signs to university).

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanMuseum/

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Recent Reviews:

  • Stowey-Traveller
    Nether Stowey, United Kingdom
    Christmas Night Lights Visit
    3 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 18th May 2022
    I did not visit the museum itself but rather the lights in the garden which were there for Christmas . The lights were installed in the garden and although it was a pleasant light show it was not... Read full review
  • angemorris
    Bridgend, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Friends getaway
    Great find
    5 of 5 stars
    Friday, 17th June 2022
    Spent a lovely day here exploring the unusual exhibits and the beautiful gardens. The quilts and samplers on display are particularly impressive and are why I wanted to visit. However the other rooms... Read full review
  • Harebell12
    Great day out
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 25th June 2022
    Took my parents here for a day out. Wonderful gardens with stunning views and such an interesting museum - need to go again as I realised I know so little about American history. My mum hired the... Read full review
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