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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 - Gardens/Cafe/Giftshop only | £7.50 adult |
| Adult - Museum/Exhibition/Gardens/Cafe/Gift shop | £13.00 adult |
| Child - Museum/Exhibition/Garden/Cafe/Gift shop | £7.00 child |
| Child (under 5) Gardens, cafe, giftshop only | Free |
| Child (under 5) Museum/Exhbition/Garden/Cafe/Gift | Free |
| Child Gardens/Cafe/Gift shop only | £5.00 child |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) gardens etc | £20.00 family |
| Family (2 adults, 3 child) Museum etc | £33.00 family |
Gift aid prices:
Museum, Exhibition, Gardens, Café and Gift Shop - Adult, £14.50, Child, £8.50, Family, £37.50
Gardens, Café and Gift Shop only - Adult, £9, Child, £6.50, Family, £24.50
Memberships are available.
Discounts available:
Banes Discovery Card - 25% discount on normal admission prices to the Discovery Card holder (plus accompanying children under 14)
Bath Self Catering Association - 50% discount on normal admission prices – available to owners and their guests
Bath Museums Partnership - Free entry for cardholder
Bath Reward Card - 50% discount on normal admission prices for cardholder – available to hotel owners and their guests
BBC Gardeners World -2 for 1 entry on Garden Only admission
Blue Peter Badge - Free child entry to badge holders (on production of the badge and card) with full paying adult
Blue Badge Guides - Free entry to guide on production of the badge
Carers/Chaperones - Free entry when attending with a person registered as disabled
Museum Association - Free entry for members on production of valid card
National Art Pass - 50% discount on normal admission prices for named card holder
Rainbow Resource - Free entry for carer when attending with scheme member under 25
Students - 50% discount on normal admission price with valid student ID for named card holder only
The Mayor of Bath’s Corps of Honorary Guides -Free entry to guides on production of badge
Visit Bath/Bristol/Somerset - Free entry to staff on production of valid ID
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 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* The Exhibition, Gardens, Café and Gift Shop are open everyday, 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm.
The Museum itself, located in the Manor House, is open everyday, 11am to 4pm, with last entry at 3pm.
Tickets are available from the Ticket Office on arrival.
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