The American Museum in Britain

The American museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7BD, UK
1-99 Years
Paid

Description

The American Museum & Gardens provides a fabulous full day out for all adults and children. The New American Garden, Mount Vernon Garden, and play area “The Children’s Garden” awaits explorers of all ages. 

Escape and connect to the seasons at our estate on the Bath skyline. Home to American stories, decorative arts, folk art and textiles, special exhibitions, acres of wildlife-friendly gardens and exciting events. Feel alive with nature and art, and relax at the American Garden Deli with its scenic valley terrace.

Price starts from £17.00 for Adults, £10.00 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £25.50 for Family(1 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Museum family trail: Children are sure to love following Charlie the Chipmunk on an adventure around the museum, as you travel back in time and find fun facts
  • Children’s garden: Surrounded by wildflowers in summer, but fun all year round as well, kids can climb, slide, swing and explore to their heart’s content
  • Nature spotting: Did you know that the estate where the American Museum & Gardens calls home is also home to a stunning array of wildlife?

For families: All kinds of activities

  • A dedicated children’s garden and play area.
  • Museum trail with Charlie the Chipmunk, as well as games and dressing-up clothes to enjoy history from a kid’s-eye view.
  • Creative activities on weekends and school holidays in our Coach House.
  • Child-friendly special exhibitions such as Beyond Infinity: American Space Exploration, and previous shows Hatching the Past: American Dinosaur Explorers and Brick America: An Adventure in LEGO Bricks.
  • Wildlife-friendly gardens, parkland and woodland for nature spotting, exploration and picnics, including natural springs for paddling and water-splash play.
  • A children’s menu in the American Garden Deli with tasty American food options that are sure to be a hit with little ones, as well as useful high chairs.
  • Gorgeous views across the valley from Adirondack chairs while little ones soak in the nature around them.

Facilities

  • Parking: Our car park is free for members and visitors who are visiting the American Museum & Gardens only.
  • Food & drink: The American Garden Deli is our stylish, on-site eatery, with a menu of American deli favourites and a stunning garden terrace.
  • Dogs: Dogs, on a lead, are welcome in the gardens.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Day admission: Museum, Exhibition, Gardens, Deli and Gallery Shop

  • Adult: £17.00
  • Child (5–17 years): £10.00
  • Student: £14.00
  • 2 Adult Family (2 adults & up to 3 children): £42.00
  • 1 Adult Family (1 adult & up to 3 children): £25.50
  • Under 5s: FREE

Annual membership:

  • Individual: £42
  • Joint: £65
  • 2 Adult Family (2 Adults & up to 5 Children): £79
  • 1 Adult Family (1 Adult & up to 5 Children): £52
  • Young Person (18–25 years): £22
  • Joint Plus (2 named adults + 2 unnamed guests): £132
  • Family Plus (2 named adults, 2 unnamed guests + up to 5 children): £147

Pricing URL: https://www.americanmuseum.org/visit/opening-times-admission/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

14 February – 1 November 2026 

  • Car park, Exhibition Gallery, Gardens, Gallery Shop: 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
  • American Garden Deli: 10am–4.30pm
  • Museum: 11am–4pm (last entry 3pm)

3 November 2026 – 3 January 2027

  • Car park, Exhibition Gallery, Gardens, Gallery Shop: 10am–4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
  • American Garden Deli: 10am–3.30pm
  • Museum: 11am–4pm (last entry 3pm)

Address: The American museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7BD, UK

Post Code: BA27BD

Council: Bath and North East

County: Somerset

  • By car: For directions to the Museum from your location, please click on the link to Google Maps. Please note Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Satellite Navigation technology do not recognise our postcode, but the turning to the Museum is clearly sign-posted from the A36 and the University of Bath. 
  • By rail: The nearest train station is Bath Spa which is a short stroll from the U1 and U2 bus stop. When exiting the station towards Bath city centre, the bus stops are across from the station located further to the left on Dorchester Street (opposite Bath Bus Station).
  • By taxi: The trip to the Museum takes approximately 15 minutes from the city centre, and costs about £15. Please ask at the Ticket Office if you’d like help ordering a taxi for your onward journey.
  • By bus: From Bath City Centre, take First Bus services U1 or U2 to the University of Bath (services run at frequent intervals). Alight at The Avenue, just inside the University entrance. It is then a 15-minute downhill walk to the Museum. Note that the road down to the Museum is narrow and includes a steep hill. The safest way to access the Museum is to use the footpath within the University property adjacent to the road and crossing part of the National Trust’s Bath Skyline Walk.
  • By foot: The road down to the Museum is narrow and includes a steep hill. The safest way to access the Museum is to use the footpath within the University property adjacent to the road and crossing part of the National Trust’s Bath Skyline Walk.
  • Parking: Our car park is free for members and visitors who are visiting the American Museum & Gardens only.

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