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.

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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21 September

Selvedge Makers’ Fair

Combine a visit to the museum’s world-class textile collection with a selling fair featuring thirty curated textile merchants and makers. Truly a day to remember. Normal admission.

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22 September

Day of Nature

Discover the incredible nature on our estate with a moth event and nature walk with Bath Nats, talks by our beekeeper, garden tours, a family wildlife spotting sheet and nature-themed activities. All activities included in admission.

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25 September

Autumn Talk: Plagues, Pestilence and Potions

Join Kim Jacobson for a fascinating talk about early physik for the first colonists. This free event is an extended version of Kim’s popular pop-up talk.

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5 October

Bath Children’s Literature Festival – with Alice Tait

It’s FREE entry to the whole site at the American Museum & Gardens, with storytelling and creative activities by author and illustrator Alice Tait.

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8 October

Leverhulme Talk: Adoption and Indigenous Citizenship in Canada

Anishinaabe scholar, Damien Lee, is giving a free talk about how Indigenous people have used adoption to renew their nations.

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26 October – 3 November

American Halloween

Have a real American Halloween, with a Guess What Creature? garden trail, museum bat search, cool masks, pumpkin painting, plus lots more! Come in a costume and enjoy a romp around the beautiful autumnal grounds.

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28 October

Halloween Theatre: A Pandemonium of Poe

Get into the Halloween spirit with a cool show all about Edgar Allan Poe, the master of mysterious spooky tales! For ages 14+.

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3 November

Halloween Theatre: Sinister States

Enjoy the spooky, eerie side of America with this Halloween show all about American horror stories. For ages 14+

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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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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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Getting here

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