Our videos
We’ve produced a number of videos to support our exhibitions and events. You’ll find them scattered around our site – but we’ve also collected them all here for your viewing pleasure…
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Side by Side: America and World War I
The Eyes of all our Countrymen are now upon us. Side by Side: America and World War I. 29 March – 28 October 2018
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Christmas Display – ‘A Little Party Never Hurt Nobody!’ (2017)
‘A Little Party Never Hurt Nobody’ A Jazz Age-inspired Christmas at the American Museum.
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50th Anniversary Exhibition at Christie’s, London
A video made using photographs taken on opening night of the mini anniversary exhibition held at Christie's, London in January 2011.
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1920s Jazz Age: Fashion & Photographs
Find out more about our exciting exhibition for 2017 that showcases fashions of the Jazz Age.
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An American Toy Story
Just like the films that inspired the toys and collectables, An American Toy Story is a real blockbuster.
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An American Toy Story— Our Movie Memories
What are your most treasured childhood movie memories?
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An American Toy Story— Tomorrow Never Dies Lego Animaiton
Tomorrow Never Dies recreated in Lego!
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By Way of these Eyes
'By Way of These Eyes' presented treasures from textile designer Christopher Hyland’s comprehensive collection of American photography.
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Churchill and the Lessons of History Lecture
A lecture given by Sir Christopher Mayer at the American Museum on September 16, 2013.
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The Compassionate Eye
'The Compassionate Eye', an exhibition of prints by American artists depicting the sympathetic relationship between man and beast, showcased pieces from a collection amassed by Museum founder, Dr Dallas Pratt
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Decision 2012 – Why the American elections matter to all of us
On the eve of the national elections in the United States, the American Museum hosted an evening with Justin Webb, the well-known BBC presenter of the Today programme and the author of Notes on Them and Us: The British, the Americans, and their Essential Relationship.
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Fashion Archives on Film: Beatrice Pratt— A Trip to Paris
Beatrice Pratt prepares for her annual shopping trip to Paris.
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Fashion Archives on Film: Beatrice Pratt Documentary
Documentary about Beatrice Pratt, wealthy New York socialite and mother to Dallas Pratt, co-founder of the American Museum in Britain.
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Fashion Archives on Film: Beatrice’s Facts
What would a fashionista take on a trip to a desert island? Meet Beatrice Pratt in the year 1916.
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Fashion Archives on Film: Beatrice Pratt’s Family Tree
An animation exploring the family tree of Beatrice Pratt, wealthy New York socialite and mother to Dallas Pratt, co-founder of the American Museum in Britain.
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Fashion Archives on Film: Beatrice Pratt— The Ball
Beatrice Pratt prepares for the Ball of Gods, 1916's biggest social event. But what will she wear?
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Gangsters and Gunslingers
'Gangsters and Gunslingers' brings centre stage two mythic moments in the history of the United States that shaped America’s national identity: the Wild West and the wild years of the Prohibition/Depression era.
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Hatched, Matched, Dispatched – & Patched!
Curator Kate Hebert talks about 'Hatched, Matched, Dispatched - & Patched!', our exhibition for 2015.
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Joyce Petschek: Breaking the Pattern
Stunning needlework that 'breaks the pattern'. Hear more about what motivates Joyce Petschek here.
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Kaffe 2014: The Colourful World of Kaffe Fassett video
Listen to Kaffe Fassett and designer Johan Engels talk about creating the exhibition at the American Museum in 2014.
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Marilyn – Hollywood Icon
The life lived by Marilyn Monroe is a tale of triumph and tragedy. 'Marilyn – Hollywood Icon' is a celebration of the enduring legacy of the fabulous blonde gentlemen (and the rest of us) continue to prefer above all others. This video was produced as part of the exhibition.
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Spirit Hawk Eye: A Celebration of American Native Culture
Heidi Laughton talks about her photographic exhibition of contemporary Native American portraits.
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Spirit Hawk Eye: a celebration of American Native Culture— Alan Salazar Part One
Chumash storyteller Alan Salazar tells the story of coyote and woodpecker.
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Spirit Hawk Eye: a celebration of American Native culture— Alan Salazar Part Two
Alan Salazar talks about Chumash houses, cooking, and rock art.
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Spirit Hawk Eye: a celebration of American Native culture— Nocona Burgess Part One
Artist Nocona Burgess discusses his Comanche heritage and how this history influences his art.
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Spirit Hawk Eye: a celebration of American Native culture— Nocona Burgess Part Two
Nocona Burgess is an artist and member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma. Here he talks about how his art subverts romantic stereotypes of Native American people.
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Spirit Hawk Eye: a celebration of American Native culture— Sarita McGowan Part One
Sarita McGowan, enrolled member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, discusses the history of the Iowa.
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Spirit Hawk Eye: a celebration of American Native culture— Sarita McGowan Part Two
Sarita McGowan, enrolled member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, talks about her traditional regalia.
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The Omaha Indian Congress
This video looks at the photographs of Native Americans by Frank A. Rinehart and Adolph E. Muhr and was used as part of our American Heritage Exhibition.
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Why have an American Museum in Britain?
The following video explains why the American Museum in Britain is an important addition to our cultural landscape.
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Quilting Bee
Quilting groups demonstrate their skills in the Textile Room.
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