American Museum & Gardens
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7BD
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Museum, Exhibition & Gardens without Gift Aid | £16.50 per ticket |
| Child Museum, Exhibition & Gardens without Gift Aid | £9.50 per ticket |
| Family Museum, Exhibition & Gardens (1 Adult and up to 3 Children) | £25.00 per ticket |
| Family Museum, Exhibition & Gardens (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) | £41.50 per ticket |
*Ticket price includes a voluntary donation. Admission tickets purchased online include a voluntary donation with an option to choose Gift Aid. If you would like to purchase admission tickets without giving a donation, please speak to our team in the Ticket Office on arrival.
Opening Times
| 2025 (15 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed* | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00* |
* Last admission at 4pm
Closed Mondays except on Bank Holidays and during BANES school holidays.
Facilities
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 all ages
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
Key Features
- Min group size
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route
- Parking (free)
- Parking On Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates
- 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
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).
TripAdvisor
- Excellent474
- Very Good237
- Average61
- Poor35
- Terrible13
Recent Reviews:
- Mike HBath, United KingdomLovely setting, disappointing cafe portions
Saturday, 22nd March 2025We love the atmosphere and gardens at The American Museum – it’s a fantastic place to wander, especially on a sunny day. The cafe serves American-themed food which is tasty, but unfortunately not... Read full review - RonR127Salem, MassachusettsTrip Type:CouplesA Visual Treat for All, Even American Visitors
Thursday, 17th April 2025Beautiful grounds with gardens overlooking the Bath countryside is only one of this museum’s charms. The collection of American decorative arts and carefully relocated, historical rooms are unique... Read full review - Tourist58550249821London, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyLost oppertunity
Sunday, 20th April 2025Frankly we found this museum very boring and dull. China and silver in cabinets, multiple mock up posh rooms that you could view (a lot roped off) from various American houses. Very little was... Read full review
Awards
- Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2009 - TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015 - TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 - Bristol Tourism & Hospitality Award
Bristol, Bath And Somerset - Tourism Awards - Bronze - 2020/21 2021
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