Opening times & admission
Opening times
The American Museum & Gardens is open Tuesday to Sunday each week from mid-February to the start of the January term for Bath & North East Somerset schools (4 January in 2026). We are also open on Bank Holidays and Mondays during Bath & North East Somerset school holidays.
The specific opening times for different parts of our site are:
Car park, Exhibition Gallery, Gardens, Gallery Shop: 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
American Garden Deli: 10am–4pm
Museum: 11am–4pm (last entry 3pm)
Admission
Day admission tickets give entry to the museum, exhibition gallery, gardens, deli and gallery shop. Tickets can be booked in person at the ticket office and online. Alternatively, our great value annual membership gives unlimited free entry to the site when we are open, plus many more special benefits.
Book online
Get 10% off admission by buying tickets online – simply use the code DISCOUNT10 at checkout. Please make sure you select the date when you are going to visit after clicking the link below.
Day admission – Museum, Exhibition, Gardens, Deli and Gallery Shop
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £16.50* |
| Child (5–17 years) | £9.50* |
| Under 5s | Free |
| Student | £13.50* |
| 2 Adult Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) |
£41.50* |
| 1 Adult Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) |
£25* |
*Ticket price includes a voluntary donation. Admission tickets purchased online include a voluntary donation with an option to choose Gift Aid. If you can, please Gift Aid your ticket. If you would like to purchase admission tickets without giving a donation, please speak to our team in the ticket office on arrival.
Annual membership
| Membership type | Price |
|---|---|
| Individual | £40 |
| Joint | £62 |
| 2 Adult Family (2 Adults and up to 5 Children) |
£76 |
| 1 Adult Family (1 Adult and up to 5 Children) |
£50 |
| Young Person (18-25 years) |
£22 |
| Joint Plus (2 named adults + 2 unnamed guests) |
£124 |
| Family Plus (2 named adults, 2 unnamed guests + up to 5 children) |
£138 |
If you can, please Gift Aid your ticket.
Current offers on admission
If you would like to take advantage of one of these discounts on your tickets, please purchase in person at the ticket office. Please bring the relevant discount card, voucher, ID or membership card with you.
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25% discount on normal admission prices to the Discovery Card holder (plus accompanying children under 17)
B&NES Discovery Card holders should also bring a current Council Tax bill, utilities bill or bank statement as proof of address if your card has expired and you have been unable to renew it. Unfortunately, photocard driving licenses cannot be used as proof of residence as they are not always updated if a person moves outside the area.
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Free garden entry (member 1 only for joint memberships) applies Wednesdays and Thursdays between 15 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.
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Free entry for carer when attending with someone they care for.
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Free entry for carer when attending with scheme member under 25 years.
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Free entry for members on production of valid card.
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50% discount on normal admission prices for named card holder.
What is Gift Aid?
If you are a UK tax payer, choosing Gift Aid for your admission ticket or membership will make it grow by a further 25%, as the Museum is able to claim the tax back on the whole amount paid.
Exploring together
We welcome group visits to the American Museum & Gardens and are looking forward to helping you plan a special day