Update:

Visit our Winter Wonderland during the day for a festive, hand-crafted, Christmas experience. Winter Wonderland is open from 1–31 December, except Monday 11 December, when the site is closed.

What’s on

There is always so much going on here at the American Museum & Gardens, from our special exhibitions to our seasonal programme of events, with wellbeing classes, outdoor theatre, live music and much more.

 

22 July – 31 December

Brick America: An Adventure in LEGO® Bricks Exhibition

A super-fun exhibition, celebrating favourite icons from across the USA and inviting everyone to build and play. Enjoy exciting build stations and a LEGO bricks graffiti wall!

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EVERY WEEK

Pop-up Talks

Each week we offer a range of interesting and informative pop-up talks. These 15-minute presentations take place in the Manor House and cover a wide variety of topics about American culture and history. You can call the Museum on the morning of your visit to find out if a talk is scheduled for that day.

April – October

Garden Tours

From April to October we offer special guided tours of our American-style gardens. These 45-minute tours are led by our knowledgeable Garden Guides. You can call the Museum on the morning of your visit to find out if a tour is scheduled for that day.

Every month

Yoga & Wellbeing Workshops

Take time for self-care with a wellbeing workshop. Dates for 2024 coming soon.

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, share rhymes and get crafty, while learning about ‘Brilliant Beasties’, our lovely animal friends.

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December

Winter Wonderland

This festive season, experience a Winter Wonderland at the museum, with a beautiful tree in Central Hall, rooms festooned with decorations, seasonal food and fun Christmas workshops.

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9 December

Make Your Own Macramé Christmas Decorations

Discover how to create your own macramé Christmas decorations with an expert crafter from Knots & Stalks.

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15 December

Christmas Felt Art Workshop

Enjoy a relaxing felt art workshop and discover how to make beautiful natural landscapes – the perfect craft for wintertime.

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16 December

Steeple Rocks Christmas Concert

Join us in the Stables for an afternoon performance with high energy, sing-along songs and that special magic that comes from a big group of live singers. A festive treat for all the family in the run up to Christmas!

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17 December

Jazz at the Museum: John Law’s Re-Creations

Join us for an afternoon performance featuring the best in local jazz, sponsored by allinstruments.com

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18 December

Festive Storytelling

Enhance your visit with fun Christmas-themed storytelling for little ones at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm. No booking required.

19 December

Christmas Felt Art Workshop for Families

Enjoy family time in the run up to Christmas with a fun felt art workshop all about making felt decorations together.

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20 December

Santa’s Cinema with Elf

Come and see Santa at his cinema in the Stables and watch Elf, the feel-good, family Christmas movie! Every child will be given a candy cane by Santa.

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21 December

Christmas Felt Art Workshop for Families

Enjoy family time in the run up to Christmas with a fun felt art workshop all about making felt decorations together.

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22 December

Festive Storytelling

Enhance your visit with fun Christmas-themed storytelling for little ones at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm. No booking required.

Getting here

By car, coach, rail, taxi, bicycle, bus or on foot