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
| 2026 (15 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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

- Excellent500
- Very Good246
- Average62
- Poor36
- Terrible19
Recent Reviews:
- nigel s sEgham, United KingdomGood museum, poor cafeMonday, 15th June 2026The American Museum's not cheap to go into, but it offers a very rich collection and there are good changing exhibitions in the adjacent exhibition room. We spent three hours going round the sights... Read full review
- Barbara SEnjoyed my trip, thankyouMonday, 15th June 2026Popped in with a friend and had a lovely experience. Interesting museum, particularly the quilts. Great food and service in the deli, was served by a lovely girl who was very friendly and helpful... Read full review
- C3260ADstuartmBristol, United KingdomPossibly overpriced for someTuesday, 23rd June 2026We went there as a family (3) on Sunday 21st June 2026. No doubt the grounds are beautiful, but there is limited info on the statue characters dotted around gardens, not really adding to the ambiance... Read full review
Awards
- Visit England
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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