Museums & Galleries · Bath
The American Museum (Claverton Manor)
📍 BA2 7BD
Photo: Basher Eyre (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- American collections in the manor house and exhibition gallery
- Over 12,000 objects including quilts, decorative art and furniture
- 125 acres of gardens including the New American Garden
- Mount Vernon Garden reproduces George Washington's 18th-century estate garden
- Children's play area and museum family trail
The American Museum & Gardens sits on a hilltop estate at Claverton, just outside Bath, with American collections displayed in the manor house alongside changing special exhibitions. You can explore over 12,000 objects, including quilts, decorative art and furniture, then wander 125 acres of gardens and parkland, including the New American Garden and a reproduction of George Washington's Mount Vernon garden. Families are well catered for, with a climb-and-play children's garden and a trail to follow. There's also a deli with valley views for lunch. It suits a relaxed day out combining culture and nature. For a stay nearby, there are 49 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, with Bath Spa station around 2 miles away.
Practical details
- Best for
- Families, with a children's play area and family trail
- Booking
- Information on tickets available via the website
From the attraction's own website on 15 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
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