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Positioned in a gorgeous setting, the American Museum and Gardens was created by an Anglo/American couple, Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn, and opened to the public in 1961 with the ambition to showcase American decorative arts and dispel stereotypes of American culture.
We are constantly striving to be a fully accessible and inclusive destination for all visitors. We have worked with a number of other organisations, partners and friends to ensure our team members have the understanding and knowledge they need to ensure they provide the very best welcome. We have made, and continually strive to improve our spaces so that they’re as accessible as they can be.
There is level access from the main entrance to the garden, manor house, ticket office, toilets, cafe, exhibitions, terrace and children's area and level access from the carpark to the picnic area. There is a hearing loop in the gift shop and information is available in large print, just ask at the ticket office. For guests arriving with a carer or personal assistant, there is a complilemtary ticket policy in place and there are members of staff who have had disability awareness training.
We offer a range of support to our visitors including noise cancelling headphones in both child and adult sizes that can be borrowed from the ticket office free of charge. We also offer free entry for Rainbow Resource members.
You can find our full accessibility guide here.
The American Museum and Garden comprises of a museum located within a Grade I listed building, a special exhibition gallery with a rotating programme of exhibits, 125 acres of Grade II listed gardens, a café and a gift shop. If you need any more information about planning a visit please email reception@americanmuseum.org or call 01225 460503.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Day Admission | £17.00 adult |
| Child (under 5) Day Admission | Free |
| Child 5-17 Day Admission | £10.00 child |
| Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) Day Admission | £25.50 adult |
| Family (2 adults, up to 3 children) Day Admission | £42.00 family |
| Student Day Admission | £14.00 child |
Day admission includes entry to the Museum, Exhibition, Gardens, Deli and Gallery Shop
Ticket prices include a voluntary donation of 10%. Online ticket purchases all include this voluntary donation with an option to choose Gift Aid. If you would like to purchase admission tickets without giving a donation, then you can of course do this. Please ask in the Ticket Office on arrival.
Discounted tickets:
RHS Members: Free garden entry (member 1 only for joint memberships) applies Wednesdays and Thursdays between 14 February – 30 June and 1 September – 31 December when open. Between 1 July – 31 August discounted ticket prices only applies on Thursdays. Bring your RHS membership card to receive this discount.
Carers: Free entry for carer when attending with someone they care for.
Rainbow Resource: Free entry for carer when attending with scheme member under 25 years.
Museum Association: Free entry for members on production of valid card.
National Art Pass: 50% discount on normal admission prices for named card holder.
BANES Discovery Card: 25% discount on general admission prices for the BANES Discovery Card cardholder and accompanying children.
Annual memberships are also available. Visit our website for more details.
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. Free onsite visitor parking, including spaces for Blue Badge holders.
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From Bath City Centre take First Bus services U1 or U2 to the University of Bath (services run at a frequent intervals). Alight at The Avenue, just inside the University entrance, it is then a 15 minute downhill walk to the museum. For journey planning advice or to purchase bus tickets, download the free First Bus app.
The nearest train station is Bath Spa which is a short stroll from the U1 and U2 bus stop.
Coaches cannot access the Museum from the A36. If travelling from this direction please continue towards Bath and approach from North Road/Bathwick Hill. Groups must book in advance. Coach parking is by appointment only.
| Season (14 Feb 2026 - 3 Jan 2027) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Tuesday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* The Exhibition, Manor House, Gardens, Café and Gift Shop are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm.
We are open Mondays during BANES school holidays.
The Museum itself, located in the Manor House, is open 11am to 4pm, with last entry at 3pm.
Tickets are available online or from the Ticket Office on arrival.
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