American Museum Bristol England

American Museum

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The only museum of American decorative and folk art outside the United States. The main museum is housed in a fine Georgian manor house, which …

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Oct 20, 2024
Worth a visit. Well laid out Gardens overlooking the valley.Plenty of parking and reasonable pricing, either for the garden or Museum. Full review by djlit47
Oct 11, 2024
Just outside Bath but you would think it was in the middle of nowhere when sat on the terrace. Lovely views, relaxing garden and short walks. There is a decent cafe which serves good coffee and food … Full review by Teacake_Taster
Aug 30, 2024
Great day out, you need a day to go around the house, gardens and exhibitions on offer. Just outside Bath. Very interesting museum show all aspects of American culture and life. Wonderful gardens whi… Full review by Hefin W
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American Museum is housed in Claverton Manor, built by Jeffrey Wyatville in 1820 in neo-classical style, and was the site of William Ch…
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Can you take dogs in the garden today ?
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Hi Cara. Sorry for the delayed response. Dogs (on a lead) are welcome in the gardens, arboretum and parkland whenever we are open. Hope you managed to join us on Saturday.
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Answer by Alice X · Sep 16, 2018
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How much of the museum is currently open? Reviews seem to suggest the kitchen and some gardens are closed
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I was there today Sunday 19/8/18 (visiting the textile fair) so I saw first hand what’s happening. A large part of the grounds/gardens are closed off and that part is essentially …
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I was there today Sunday 19/8/18 (visiting the textile fair) so I saw first hand what’s happening. A large part of the grounds/gardens are closed off and that part is essentially a large building site. Being a Sunday there were no trade persons at work so it could be different on a weekday. There are information boards up on the perimeter railings telling you what’s happening with the installation of a new American Garden and new ticket office/Welcome Centre. The main house Claverton Manor that houses the main collection, the Exhibition Gallery, the Folk Art Gallery, shops and cafe and toilets are all open. You can sit out on the terrace and enjoy the magnificent view of the valley ahead of you but some of your view on the right hand side will be of the garden works area and is not accessible. I didn’t go into the main house /museum on this occasion so can’t speak about that. You can walk down to the Mount Vernon Garden by passing the garden works (I did this) and I think you can still access the Arboretum/Parkland (I didn’t do this today). I was told by the person at the arrival kiosk that they hope to have the new Gardens area open on 15th September. I hope this helps
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Answer by carol o · Aug 19, 2018
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Is there a French translation
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Not sure but if you check their website you may be able to find out
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- I heard tht Kaffee Fassett had an exhibition there . Is there anything there about him now? -We are coming from …
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- I heard tht Kaffee Fassett had an exhibition there . Is there anything there about him now? -We are coming from Canada in September..
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Hi Fransan2014 and sorry for delay in getting back to you. Sorry but nothing this year, other than our Kaffe Fassett inspiration corner in our Gallery shop. Kaffe's a great friend of the …
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Hi Fransan2014 and sorry for delay in getting back to you. Sorry but nothing this year, other than our Kaffe Fassett inspiration corner in our Gallery shop. Kaffe's a great friend of the Museum and we KNOW he'll be back with us VERY soon (if you get our drift :) ). You can keep up to date with all the Museums news and events on our Facebook, Twitter and webpages.
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What religious sect was responsible for the household furniture and artefacts
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Thank you for posing this question Lesley. Our Period Rooms span 200 years of American domestic life from 1690 to 1860, many simply showing the craftsmanship of the early …
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Thank you for posing this question Lesley. Our Period Rooms span 200 years of American domestic life from 1690 to 1860, many simply showing the craftsmanship of the early colonies through to the new Independent United States. However, this does include New Mexico with it's Penitente Brotherhood, the Puritan's of New England, the United Society of Believers in Christs Second Appearing (AKA the Shakers) who had communities down the East coast and into the Midwest, plus the Pennsylvania Germans (AKA Penn-Deutsch) of Pennsylvania who include sects such as the Amish, Mennonite and Huguenots. We re-open from Saturday 19 March and encourage you to come travel through these room settings with us when you can.
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Answer by Alice X · Mar 1, 2016
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Why is there an American Museum in the UK?
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The Museum’s founders, Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn, an anglo-American couple, wanted to show the achievements of Americans in the decorative arts and to show a...
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