What’s on

28 SEPTEMBER – 31 DECEMBER

Unforgettable Behaviour Exhibition

Celebrating amazing photography from the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, with creative activities for families.

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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 & Autumn

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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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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Autumn Sessions

Forest Bathing – Adults

Relax and restore your energy this autumn. Join Bath’s expert forest bathing guide, Tania Orgill, for a guided session along our beautiful woodland walk.

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8 November

BBC Radio 4 Any Questions?

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.

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9–10 November

Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen Craft Fair

A fabulous craft fair with 25 professional makers showcasing contemporary jewellery, ceramics, textiles, furniture, leatherwork, glass and baskets.

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12 November – 31 December

Festive New York Dog Trail

An 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.

15 November

Autumn Talk: Compassionate Eye

Join our Chief Curator, Kate Hebert, for a free talk all about the Compassionate Eye collection created by Dr Dallas Pratt, co-founder of the American Museum & Gardens.

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16–17 November

UK AIDS Memorial Quilts

Five quilts from the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Partnership will be on display over this special weekend. Come and see part of one of the largest community arts projects in history.

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17 November

Family Autumn Foray

Explore 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.

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24 November

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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27 November

Sustainable Wreath-making Workshop

Join our Senior Gardener for a festive wreath workshop, using beautiful ingredients gathered from the estate. A wonderful way to decorate your home.

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1–31 December

Christmas

Be enchanted by the Georgian Manor House, festooned with a stunning 18-foot fir tree and artisan decorations lovingly handmade this year by our creative volunteers.

8 December

Macramé Wreath Workshop

Join artist and macramé maker Aggy from Knots and Stalks for a creative morning and make your own decorative macramé wreath.

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Getting here

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