The American Museum in Britain

The American Museum in Britain is the only museum of Americana outside the United States. The museum was founded to bring American culture and history to the people of Britain and Europe.

Exhibits

The museum showcases paintings, furniture, quilts, silver and glass displayed in a series of period rooms. Helpful museum assistants in each of these rooms provide insights into the collection.

A Museum of American Decorative Arts

The museum is housed in historic Claverton Manor (see below) where Winston Churchill made his first political speech on 26 July 1897.

Claverton Manor

Visitors to the museum can enjoy lovely views of the Avon River Valley (see below) from the terrace of Claverton Manor.

Views of the Avon River Valley

The visitor to the museum can also enjoy the reproduction of George Washington’s garden at Mount Vernon (see below).

Reproduction of George Washington’s garden at Mount Vernon

Access – Getting There

The museum is located on Claverton Hill in Bath. Visitors to the museum may also want to visit nearby Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths, Prior Park, or the Royal Crescent.

Bath Map