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What’s on
We are currently closed for our temporary annual closure until Saturday 15 February. 2025 is a year of exploration, so watch this space for information about new exciting events coming soon.
15 February – 22 June
Myths and Memories: Renaissance Maps
One of the finest collections of Renaissance maps in the world, presented with a new curation to invite new perspectives.
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February Half Term
Map Explorers Garden Trail
Join us for tons of February half-term fun, with a Map Explorers family trail in the gardens, new colourful maps exhibition, and creative activities in the Stables.
19 and 21 February
Planetarium Show – Stories in the Sky
A fun pop-up planetarium show presented by the Herschel Museum of Astronomy team, with different star stories from around the world! A perfect activity for half term.
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Every month
Brilliant Beasties
A wonderful hour of fun and creativity for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers. Come along to sing songs, listen to stories, and get crafty, while learning about our animal friends.
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EVERY WEEK
Museum Pop-up Talks
Interesting pop-up talks happen every week at the museum. These short talks cover a variety of topics about American culture and history. Ask the Ticket Office if a talk is scheduled when you visit.
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Spring dates
Textile Tours
If you have a fascination for fabrics, then this specialised tour will be just the thing to enhance your visit. Find out about a wide variety of pieces in our world-renowned textile collection.
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Spring dates
Curious About Quilts Session
An incredible opportunity to view up close some of our quilts not on display in the Museum, and learn more about the history of quilt making in America.
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7 March
Stargazing – Goodbye to Winter Skies
Join Bath Astronomers at the start of British Science Week and explore the magnificent view of the celestial vault from the gardens at the American Museum.
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13 March
Curator Talk – Renaissance Maps
Meet Chief Curator, Kate Hebert, for a fascinating talk about our new exhibition ‘Myths & Memories: Renaissance Maps’.
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30 March
Mother’s Day
Book photographer Rosie Fletcher to take treasured images of your family in our stunning gardens on Mother’s Day. Choose your time slot and enjoy a wonderful day out and lunch at the Deli.
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April
Daffodil Month
Enjoy a feel-good start to spring and experience the sensational beauty of 70,000 daffodils in bloom during March and April, with waves of different varieties opening in succession across the gardens.
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23 April
Spring Talk – The Shaker Way
Join us for a fascinating talk to find out more about the Shaker way of life and how Shaker design was a forerunner to architectural and design modernism in the twentieth century.
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