American Museum & Gardens

American Museum & Gardens The American Museum takes you on a journey through a period of American history primarily focused on the 14th to 20th centuries.
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Beautiful Georgian estate just ten minutes from the centre of Bath, with museum of American arts and heritage, spectacular gardens with Cotswold valley views, special exhibitions, play area, and café with scenic terrace. With its remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts, the Museum shows the diverse and complex nature of American traditions. The only museum of Americana outside the United States, it was founded to bring American history and cultures to the people of Britain and Europe.

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who help make the American Museum & Gardens such a we...
01/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who help make the American Museum & Gardens such a welcoming and inspiring place to visit.

From supporting visitors in the museum and gardens, to helping in the herb shop, plus guided tours and special events, your time, enthusiasm and dedication mean so much to us. Thank you for everything you do throughout the year.

So it was a pleasure to come together for our Volunteers’ Afternoon Tea Party this afternoon, a lovely opportunity to celebrate, share stories and enjoy some well-deserved cake together!

If you’d like to become part of our wonderful volunteer community, you can find out more about current opportunities on our website: www.americanmuseum.org/join-support/volunteer-with-us

We’re looking forward to welcoming guests to this evening’s sold out Claridge Lecture with Professor David Olusoga at Th...
01/06/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming guests to this evening’s sold out Claridge Lecture with Professor David Olusoga at The Guildhall in Bath.

Doors are at 6:15 and the talk will start at 7pm.

Please note there are currently several roadworks and road closures across Bath city centre. If you are attending, do allow extra time for your journey and check if you are affected before travelling.

June is a landmark month at the American Museum & Gardens ☀️Join us as we welcome a historic printed copy of the Declara...
31/05/2026

June is a landmark month at the American Museum & Gardens ☀️

Join us as we welcome a historic printed copy of the Declaration of Independence as part of our year-long America 250 programme, alongside a sold-out Claridge Lecture from Professor David Olusoga on the history of The Revolution.

It's also your last chance to see Kith & Kin: The Quilts of Gee's Bend before the exhibition closes on 21 June. Don't miss this extraordinary collection, presented in partnership with IMMA and Souls Grown Deep Foundation, and the only opportunity to see it in the UK.

Summer arrives in full with the start of our Summer Series with Garden Lates and outdoor theatre performances, offering the chance to enjoy music, entertainment and spectacular views across the Limpley Stoke Valley on long summer evenings.

We're also looking forward to hosting our Rainbow Family Community Day, alongside a programme of pop-up talks and guided tours throughout the month.

Whether you're discovering one of our exhibitions, enjoying the gardens in bloom, or spending an evening with us under the summer sky, June is a wonderful time to visit.

Find out all the info here: https://www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on



30/05/2026

🌅 BBQ. Bar. Live music. Valley views.

Our first Garden Late of the summer lands next week on Friday 5 June with Last Night's Fun, bringing their infectious mix of Celtic and folk tunes to the gardens.

Bring friends, grab a drink, enjoy some supper from the BBQ and settle in for an evening of toe-tapping music as the sun goes down.

☔ If the weather doesn't play ball, we'll simply move the party into the Deli.

🎟️ Tickets available now:
www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/garden-lates-last-nights-fun

We’re thrilled to announce that a rare original 1776 Declaration of Independence is coming to the American Museum & Gard...
27/05/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that a rare original 1776 Declaration of Independence is coming to the American Museum & Gardens.

On loan from the The National Archives, it will be on display from 16 June - 6 September as part of our America 250 programme, this extraordinary document is one of only 26 surviving Dunlap copies in the world, and the only known example intercepted and annotated by British forces during the American Revolution.

Alongside the Declaration, explore exhibitions, events, talks and immersive displays reflecting on 250 years of American history, creativity and culture.

To mark the anniversary, we’ll also be offering special £2.50 weekday admission throughout July.

Plan your visit now. Full details can be found here: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/declaration-of-independence.


27/05/2026

Need to escape the heat this half term? 🌿 Dip your toes in the natural springs, wander beneath dappled sunlight and discover stunning views in our Arboretum. Perfect for paddling, exploring and picnics.

Missed our Pay-What-You-Can Day yesterday? Don’t worry, there’s another chance to enjoy the American Museum & Gardens fo...
26/05/2026

Missed our Pay-What-You-Can Day yesterday? Don’t worry, there’s another chance to enjoy the American Museum & Gardens for a day of community, creativity and celebration 🌈

Join us on Sunday 14 June for our Rainbow Family Community Day as part of Q***r Bath 2026, come and join the fun, and just pay what you can.

We’re especially delighted to be partnering with Space, the LGBTQ+ youth group delivered by Off the Record Bath & North East Somerset. The Space team will be hosting activities for young people throughout the day, alongside a welcoming breakout space for anyone who may need a quieter moment during the event.

Explore our gardens and grounds, enjoy family activities, bring a picnic or stop by the deli, and spend the day in a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ people, families, friends and allies.

This event day is a fundraiser for the American Museum & Gardens to support our work as a charity with no government funding. On the day of the event, you will be able to donate to enter the site on a pay-what-you-feel basis, based on what you feel it is worth. We ask that you give generously, but if you can’t afford to that’s fine too.

📍 American Museum & Gardens
📅 Sunday 14 June
🕙 10am–5pm

Read more here: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/rainbow-family-community-day

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🎶US Experience a musical journey across America right here in Somerset this summer!From 3–5 July, the American Museum & ...
26/05/2026

🎶US Experience a musical journey across America right here in Somerset this summer!

From 3–5 July, the American Museum & Gardens hosts three unforgettable evenings of live music with award-winning singer and broadcaster Clare Teal, celebrating jazz, blues, swing, Broadway, rock ‘n’ roll and more ✨

🎷 Friday – New Orleans: Ragtime, Jazz & Blues
🚗 Saturday – Coast to Coast USA musical road trip
🎭 Sunday – Broadway & musical theatre favourites

Set against the stunning Somerset countryside, guests can relax on the terrace lawn with live music, BBQ food, drinks and beautiful summer views 🌅🎸

Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a magical weekend of music under the Somerset sky!

👉 Click here to find out more:https://shorturl.at/b6vai

24/05/2026

☀️ Bank Holiday sunshine + pay-what-you-can entry? Sounds like the perfect family day out 🌿

Join us tomorrow Monday 25 May for our special Pay What You Can Day at the American Museum & Gardens.

Pack a picnic, enjoy the sunshine, explore our gardens and woodland walks, let little ones loose in the Children’s Garden and take part in Craft & Build activities happening across the site.

🍦 Ice cream cart
🌄 Beautiful valley views with a sun-soaked terrace
💦 Water-splash play
🎨 Creative family activities
🧩 Free family trail

This event day is a fundraiser for the American Museum & Gardens to support our work as a charity with no government funding. On the day of the event, you will be able to donate to enter the site on a pay-what-you-feel basis, based on what you feel it is worth. We ask that you give generously, but if you can’t afford to that’s fine too.

Find all the info here: www.americanmuseum.org/whats-on/pay-what-you-can-day-may



Look at the stunning views from our sun-soaked terrace.... we're ready to welcome you, we open at 10.Is there a better d...
23/05/2026

Look at the stunning views from our sun-soaked terrace.... we're ready to welcome you, we open at 10.

Is there a better day out in Bath? We don't think so!

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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
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