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

- Excellent499
- Very Good247
- Average62
- Poor36
- Terrible20
Recent Reviews:
- 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
- Ali BShaftesbury, United KingdomGrim night out at the American Museum being bullied relentlessly by rude staff memberSaturday, 18th July 2026I believe I had a thoroughly awful experience at the museum. Beautiful place but our evening at a really great play was spoiled from beginning to end by a miserable bully female member of staff... Read full review
- AAATSurreyGood value in July 2026, great gardens and views and interesting museumSaturday, 18th July 2026In July 2026, they are offering admission for £2.50pp (or £2.75 with gift aid), so it was great value for money, but at the normal price it would still have been ok value - the museum was... 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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