Celebrating amazing photography from the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, with creative activities for families.
Read moreInteresting 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.
More infoIf 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.
More info & ticketsA 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.
More info & ticketsRelax and restore your energy this autumn. Join Bath’s expert forest bathing guide, Tania Orgill, for a guided session along our beautiful woodland walk
Book nowAnishinaabe scholar, Damien Lee, is giving a free talk about how Indigenous people have used adoption to renew their nations.
More info & ticketsThis is a special session for a new parent and their baby to come together in a group to enjoy the woodland and learn techniques for calm restoration with forest bathing.
Book nowTuri King cracked one of the biggest forensic DNA cases in history – the identification of the remains of King Richard III. Turi will share the American and UK side of her discoveries.
More infoExplore the woods, get closer to nature and learn more about it! This session follows the interest of the children and gives families ideas of things to do when they are out walking.
Book nowHave a real American Halloween, with a Guess What Creature? garden trail, museum bat search, pumpkin painting, plus lots more! Come in a costume and enjoy a romp around the beautiful autumnal grounds.
More infoGet into the Halloween spirit with a cool show all about Edgar Allan Poe, the master of mysterious spooky tales! For ages 14+.
More info & ticketsEnjoy the spooky, eerie side of America with this Halloween show all about American horror stories. For ages 14+
More info & ticketsAn exciting dog trail with the delightful dogs from Alice Tait’s storybook No, Nancy, No! a Dog Chase in New York. Explore the American garden and find all the dogs in their Santa hats, using Alice’s beautifully illustrated map as your guide. With fun story-themed activities to collect at the end of the trail.
BBC Radio 4’s flagship political discussion programme is coming to the American Museum & Gardens the same week that Americans elect their new president. Join us for your chance to put your question to the panel.
Book nowA fabulous craft fair with 25 professional makers showcasing contemporary jewellery, ceramics, textiles, furniture, leatherwork, glass and baskets.
More infoExperience a proper Thanksgiving lunch in the UK, catered by Wild Fork. Enjoy a 2-course feast, with a classic American style and taste! Tickets coming soon.
Book nowAn 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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