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
- Excellent489
- Very Good245
- Average62
- Poor35
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- Sarah_papermoonCardiff, United KingdomThis is just about the Garden Deli - avoid
Tuesday, 26th May 2026The American Garden Deli is described as stylish - it is in location, but food wise it's over priced, of inferior quality served by a member of staff who may not have been trained in customer... Read full review - Elaine OLovely location for relaxed day out but dsappointing cafe options
Wednesday, 27th May 2026Plenty to see and in nice weather an ideal place to enjoy views outside on the terrace. Will recommend to family with pram as lots of accessible paths in the grounds and a lift to get upstairs. Very... Read full review - Alison PTake your OWN packed lunch!Thursday, 28th May 2026Don’t like to be negative …… but…. £17 entry fee with no concessions. Lunch in cafe - cold, thin, flat slice of quiche of very strange texture and taste on soggy, uncooked, grey pastry. Selection of... 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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