Celebrating craft, art and moving sculpture, a family exhibition of animated models, toys and whimsical characters. Discover the world of mechanical art made by contemporary makers and get hands on in creative play workshops. Touring exhibition by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, featuring 25 vibrant and witty mechanical sculptures, brought to life at the push of a...
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The Strays at The American Museum
A lively mix of Americana, country, blues and soft rock, driven by three-part harmonies and an infectious, feel-good sound.
The Jungle Book at The American Museum
A high-energy, family-friendly musical adventure following Mowgli and friends through Kipling’s much-loved jungle world filled with original music, audience interaction. Join Mowgli and his friends, Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, on a madcap jungle adventure as they meet and attempt to outwit a slithering snake, some cheeky monkeys, and Shere Khan!
Jonnie Melancholy and the Sad Cowboys at The American Museum
A six-piece band delivering country, bluegrass and transatlantic folk with rich harmonies and a wide-ranging repertoire.
Sherlock Holmes & The Hound of the Baskervilles at The American Museum
A fast-paced, humorous and inventive retelling of the classic mystery, with live music and audience interaction. Will detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly secret of the Baskerville family curse before it strikes again? Or are they barking up the wrong tree?
Last Night’s Fun at the American Museum
Folk ensemble blending Celtic traditions with English and American influences, featuring fiddle, accordion, whistle, banjo and more.
Brilliant Beasties at the American Museum
Songs, stories and a little creativity through rhymes, storytelling and craft activities to discover the friendly animal characters while enjoying a relaxed hour of creative fun. Adults go free, normal admission
May Half Term at The American Museum
Craft and build sessions (Monday-Friday) with hands-on activities and creative spaces for all ages, as well as America 250 interactive family trail, and explore Kith & Kin: The Quilts of Gee’s Bend exhibition and fuzzy felt activities. The gardens and play area will also be open. On 25 May, it will be a special pay-what-you-can...
Festive Weekend at the American Museum
Explore the Christmas decorations inside the Manor House, including the 17-foot fir tree, listen to live choirs and enjoy festive storytelling and creative activities, as well as treats in the deli and winter walk in the gardens.
Beyond Infinity: American Space Exploration boldly coming to the American Museum
Everyone can discover the wonders of space at the fantastic new family exhibition at The American Museum & Gardens, Beyond Infinity: American Space Exploration, which opens on 5 July 2025. This special exhibition will showcase innovation, collaboration and the sublime magic of space that ignites awe in all of us. The exhibition will include a...
Up Lates at The American Museum
The gardens will be open late for a summer’s evening of relaxation, jazz music and American-inspired food and drink. 6 June Iain Bellamy Trio, 11 July Sam Crockatt & band, 8 August John Martin quartet.
Up Lates at The American Museum
The gardens will be open late for a summer’s evening of relaxation, jazz music and American-inspired food and drink. 6 June Iain Bellamy Trio, 11 July Sam Crockatt & band, 8 August John Martin quartet.
Kids’ Rave with Super Pirates at the American Museum
Join Super Pirates for a kids’ rave with a disco storytelling tent, circus play, barrels full of fun, and an epic dance to a classic American playlist.
Beyond Infinity: American Space Exploration at the American Museum
Discover the wonders of space travel and find out where NASA is going next in this amazing, interactive exhibition about American space exploration. Visitors will be able to reach for the moon, follow astronauts and go stargazing, with lots of exciting models and activities to enjoy.
Heritage Open Days returns to venues across the Bath region
Venues across Bath and North East Somerset will open their doors this September for Heritage Open Days (6-15 September). Now in its 30th year, the nationwide celebration of history and culture is a chance to see inside hidden places and try out new experiences – all for free. Bath and North East Somerset has a packed...
Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition coming to the American Museum
The American Museum & Gardens in Bath is the first museum in the UK to host Unforgettable Behaviour, a specially curated exhibition celebrating exciting animal behaviour photography from the Natural History Museum’s popular and world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. This global show was previously hosted by The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History...
Review – American Road Trip at the American Museum & Gardens in Bath
Ian Waller enjoys a trip across the roads, highways and history of America, from Kerouac to Easy Rider and beyond There’s something uniquely romantic about the classical American road trip – setting off along Route 66 to explore the states of America, perhaps on a pair of Harleys, at the wheel of Cadillac or simply...
American Road Trip coming to the American Museum and Gardens from 9 March
The American Museum & Gardens celebrates an epic journey through the diversity of American landscapes, history and culture in a new special exhibition for 2024. A contemporary, immersive museum experience, where visitors join in and share their own stories Including large-scale-travel games, theatrical sets, and an array of American road-trip memorabilia With the chance to...
Museums Week fun this October half-term across Bath
Museums and venues across Bath and North East Somerset will host a bumper programme of events and activities over October half-term for Museums Week (Saturday 21 October to Sunday 29 October 2023). Organised by Bath & North East Somerset Council, Museums Week celebrates the unique collections and activities in our local museums. Admission is free for...