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

- Excellent480
- Very Good240
- Average60
- Poor35
- Terrible16
Recent Reviews:
- angrybarryChatham, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyFun and informative day out. Beautiful locationSunday, 24th August 2025Staying in the local area and looking for something to do we came across this place after some light googling and so glad we did! Visited with our 6 year old and this is definitely a great place for... Read full review
- hattytoursAberaeron, United KingdomExcellent!Thursday, 4th September 2025Small enough to do the whole thing in a day, but plenty to see. Excellent quilt exhibition and shaker room (my particular favourites), and the space exhibition was comprehensive without being overly... Read full review
- Victoria BLondonStunning location & fascinating museumSunday, 2nd November 2025Stunning location, fascinating museum & history. A place that combines the US quilt heritage, PJ's from space & Presidents from the past. Fun play area too. 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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