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15 February – 22 June
Myths and Memories: Renaissance Maps
One of the finest collections of Renaissance maps in the world, presented with a new curation to invite new perspectives.
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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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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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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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Spring dates
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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15 March
Movie at the Museum: Strange Way of Life
This screening of Pedro Almodóvar’s short film Strange Way of Life is a fantastic exploration of masculinity, queerness, and the image of the cowboy in traditional Hollywood features.
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28 March
Stargazing – Goodbye to Winter Skies
Join Bath Astronomers and explore the magnificent view of the celestial vault from the gardens at the American Museum.
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30 March
Mother’s Day
Book photographer Rosie Fletcher to take treasured images of your family in our stunning gardens on Mother’s Day. Choose your time slot and enjoy a wonderful day out and lunch at the Deli.
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April
Daffodil Month
Enjoy a feel-good start to spring and experience the sensational beauty of 70,000 daffodils in bloom during March and April, with waves of different varieties opening in succession across the gardens.
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5 – 21 April
Easter Fun – Alice in Wonderland Trail
Jump through the looking glass into the world of Alice in Wonderland at Easter time! Follow the white rabbit and have an enchanting day out to remember this spring.
23 April
Spring Talk – The Shaker Way
Join us for a free interesting talk to find out more about the Shaker way of life and how Shaker design was a forerunner to architectural and design modernism in the twentieth century.
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16 May
Spring Talk – Plagues, Pestilence and Potions
What did early colonists use to treat disease, who practiced medicine and what did they learn when they arrived from Indigenous peoples? Find out in this free spring talk.
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18 May
Rare Plant Fair
A dream day out for all lovers of plants and gardens! 18 special plant nurseries are on site to offer a wonderful selection of plants, tools and gifts and their expert growing advice.
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22 May
The Claridge Lecture – Professor Jerry Brotton
We are delighted to present Professor Jerry Brotton for a special lecture about Renaissance maps.
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28 May
Planetarium Show – Stories in the Sky
Enjoy a pop-up planetarium show presented by the Herschel Museum of Astronomy team, and hear different star stories from around the world! For ages 7+.
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12 June
Garden Theatre – Twelfth Night
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 21st year, for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. A wonderful theatre performance in our spectacular gardens.
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25 July
Garden Theatre – Sense & Sensibility
A beautiful performance of Jane Austen’s classic. This funny adaptation from the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company features live music and audience interaction.
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2 August
Garden Theatre – Wind in the Willows
Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Brought to you by Immersion Theatre.
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