AMERICAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS

America Museum and Gardens is a splendid museum displaying a huge collection of American folk objects, ancient artefacts and decorative arts. Set in a gorgeous location, the museum is surrounded by stunning gardens overlooking the beautiful Limpley Stoke valley of River Avon. The attraction also has dedicated spaces to host events, celebrations and conferences.

American Museum and Gardens is an undiscovered gem that is also a fabulous spot to hang out with family and kids among all the other places to visit in Bath. Situated in an extensive area of 125 acres, the American Museum and Garden is surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful scenery designed by American landscape architects Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn. The museum is housed in a Georgian style country house, Claverton Manor and features olden American rooms along with 200 different varieties of quilt and textile, historical maps and folk decor art.

You can participate in exhibitions displaying American culture, history, fashion and music and even buy special American products at the gift shop. The Manor Garden, New American Garden and Children’s Garden are quaint lush green spaces where you can relax and rest. The South Lawn, Coach House and Stables at the garden provide ample room and a gorgeous setting for functions and festivities.

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Highlights

• Take a quick tour around the American Museum and witness pre-1880 American style Period Rooms with world-famous Shaker furniture and an extensive collection of quilts.
• Visit the Exhibition Gallery where there is a shop selling unique American products and a gallery that hosts temporary exhibitions about American history, fashion and photography.
• Stroll through the Mount Vernon Garden and New American Garden while kids have fun in the play area of The Children’s Garden.
• Take part in public events, family-friendly activities and host private celebrations like weddings in the stables and coach house.
• Relish delicious snacks while enjoying the magical scenery of the valley in the rooftop cafe.