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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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26 October – 3 November
American Halloween
Have 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.
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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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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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23 November
Thanksgiving Lunch
Experience a proper Thanksgiving lunch in the UK, catered by Wild Fork. Enjoy a 2-course feast, with a classic American style and taste!
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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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By car, coach, rail, taxi, bicycle, bus or on foot
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