American Museum & Gardens
The American Museum & Gardens was founded in 1961 by Anglo-American couple Dallas Pratt and John Judklyn with the ambition to showcase American decorative arts and dispel stereotypes of American culture. Today the site includes a Grade I listed Manor house which features collections from the United States including period rooms of American history, world-renowned folk art, quilt and Renaissance map collections; special exhibitions on a range of subjects from photography to dinosaurs to space exploration; 125 acres of green, rolling topography with stunning views across the valleys to the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; spectacular gardens designed by American landscape architecture firm Oehme, van Sweden; a children’s garden; extensive parklands including a woodland walk and the American Garden Deli with American inspired food.
Jan English, Collections and Public Engagement Director
“The American Museum & Gardens are delighted to take part in Queer Bath and open our doors to everyone in celebration of our LGBTQ+ history. Discover the origins of the American Museum & Gardens founded by Anglo-American couple Dr Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn, learn about the origins of Pride which is rooted in the United States Stonewall Rising which took place in New York City in June 1969 and celebrate Pride with us during our Rainbow Community Family Day where all are welcome.”
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Getting There
Just ten minutes from the centre of Bath, with public transport links, and a free car park:
American Museum & Gardens
Claverton Manor
Bath, BA2 7BD
Accessibility
All of the Museum buildings are wheelchair accessible (ramps in some places) and a lift is fitted within the main Museum building. The gardens are also accessible.