Type: Museum
Situated within 120 acres of wonderful grounds and stunning scenery, the American Museum in Britain is home to the finest collection of Americana outside of the United States.
The interactive American Heritage Exhibition precedes a series of attractive period rooms dating from colonial times until the eve of the Civil War.
Includes an outstanding quilt collection, inspiring Folk Art gallery and fascinating map exhibition.
Has special annual exhibition (March-Oct) with an exciting calendar of events, plus festive Christmas displays to end the year (Nov-Dec).
Quilting Bee - every Tuesday afternoon from 12.00 to 4:00pm, quilting groups from the area demonstrate their talents and chat with visitors about this vibrant and contemporary art. Included with full museum admission.
Opening Times
| 2012 Opening (10/03/2012 - 28/10/2012) |
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| 2012 Christmas at Claverton (23/11/2012 - 16/12/2012) |
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* Open at 12 noon Tuesday - Sunday. Closed Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays. Closed at 5.00pm
The Museum, grounds, café and retail outlets all open at 12noon.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| Adult | £9.00 per ticket |
| Child 5 - 16 | £5.00 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults & 2 children) | £24.00 per ticket |
| Group | £7.00 per ticket |
| Senior Citizens/Students | £8.00 per ticket |
Note: includes voluntary gift aid donation; visitors can, however, choose to pay standard admission prices, which are displayed at the entrance and on the Museum website.
Facilities
- Gift Shop
Attraction Facilities
- Childrens Play Area
Provider Preferences
- Celebrity connection
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Children & Infants
- Accept Children Over 3
- Facilities for children
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Special group rates
- Switch accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free - with Staff ID
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
Road Directions
Take Exit 18 from the M4 joining the A46 to Bath (10 miles). At major traffic lights take left turn to A36 Warminster. Follow signs for University and American Museum.
Public Transport Directions
By Bus: No. 18 or 418 university bus to 'The Avenue'. museum 10 - 15 minutes downhill walk.
By Coach: Must approach via Bathwick Hill (turn right at A36 junction, following signs to university).
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