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American Museum & Gardens, Bath

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Get a better understanding of American history and culture at American Museum & Gardens, one of the most extensive collections of Americana outside the United States. Located near Bath on the 48.5 hectare (120 acre) grounds of Claverton Manor, the museum follows the story of America from its earliest settlers to the 20th century. Learn more about the founding fathers, the wild West, the Civil War, and Native Americans. Check out the textile display that includes over 40 original quilts, as well as the folk art gallery with various oddities. Step outside to wander the colonial herb and Mount Vernon gardens, modeled after the grounds of George Washington's home. Add American Museum & Gardens to your Bath travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Bath journey planning website .
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  • By Susieb755 On November 6, 2018
    Had been looking forward to visiting here for ages. Found it very disappointing, the room sets were no different to any stately home, it really wasn’t American enough ! I’d love to have seen a wagon t...  more »
  • By Passport39212024844 On November 4, 2018
    Drove from South Wales to find that the Museum was closed. As I got out of my car a family on their way out mentioned it to me. They were extremely angry as they had not seen any warning on the websit...  more »
  • By woodsavonview On November 1, 2018
    We knew that the gardens had been redeveloped but we were totally overawed by what has been achieved. As one goes through the entrance you stand and look over the gardens and out to the hills beyond a...  more »
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  • By Frooch Nair On October 11, 2018
    Lovely museum with lots of fascinating displays. The grounds and gardens are well maintained and provide amazing views. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. This place is well worth a visit.
  • By Wunder Char On November 4, 2018
    Great place to walk around and take the kids. We did the day of the dead walk and the girls all got a prize at the end of it. Lovely views.
  • By Jack Hill On November 4, 2018
    Very pretty and lots to see, helps if you go on a nice day though, just so you can see the gardens. Lovely cafe to.
  • By Jacqueline Southworth On August 21, 2018
    I had never heard of this place but it was well worth a visit. Beautiful building and gardens and fascinating exhibitions. Excellent cafe and shop. We really enjoyed the visit.
  • By D.A. On August 14, 2018
    This is a fantastic museum and a tourist attraction you should not missed if you are visiting Bath; funny enough I have been to Bath so many times and didn’t even know this wonderful place existed. There is so much to see, do and learn about the American history; I particularly like the fact that they celebrate their success as a county but also highlight the fact and horrors lived by the Native Americans on the hand of the new settlers and the despicable and shameful period when America supported slavery! I really enjoyed my visit to the American Museum and I highly recommend it.
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