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American Museum In Britain
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American Museum In Britain
Claverton Manor
Bath
BA2 7BD
Somerset
England
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The American Museum in Britain at Claverton Manor
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Collection details
Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Fine Art, Social History, World Cultures
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Facilities
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Both the musuem and exhibition gallery are fully accessible to wheelchair users. Certain parts of the gardens and grounds are also accessible. Wheelchair available for loan for use inside main musuem only. Please note that motorised wheelcharis and scooters are not permitted on the upper floor of the museum.
Library is availble by appoinment only. Please call 01225 823016 to speak to the Librarian.
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Contact details
General (Tel)
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01225 460503
Museum Membership (Tel)
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01225 823014
Curator (Tel)
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01225 823015
Education and Group Visits (Tel)
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01225 823019
General information (Fax)
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01225 469160
All departments
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info@americanmuseum.org
Education and Group Visits
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education@americanmuseum.org
Website
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www.americanmuseum.org
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Open
2007: Saturday 17 March – Sunday 28 October
Tuesday – Sunday, 12.00 – 5.00 pm.
Last entry into the museum 4.00 pm
We are open on Mondays only for Bank Holidays or Mondays in August.
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Closed
November - mid-March
Closed Mondays (except during August and Bank holidays)
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Admission charges
2007
Museum, Grounds and Exhibition:
Adult £7.50, Senior Citizens/Students £6.50, Children (5-16) £4.00
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £20.00
Grounds and Exhibition:
Adult £5.00, Seniors/Students £4.00, Children (5-16) £3.00
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
The museums main collection shows American Decorative arts from the 1680's to the 1860's. 18 period rooms show how Americans lived from the time of the early European settlers to the civil war. The museum has an extensive collection of Quilts and other North American textiles. Galleries devoted to Native American art and to Folk Art. This year's exhibition Playback - A Celebration of American Toys and Games acts as a loving tribute to the development of play and learning within American History.
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Collections description
A series of period rooms display American furniture, woodwork, silver, glass & textiles which illustrate domestic life from 17th century to the eve of the American Civil War in 1860. The museum’s beautiful grounds at Claverton Manor overlook the stunning Limpley Stoke Valley, an include a replica of George Washington's Mt. Vernon Garden plus an aboretum of American trees and shrubs.
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Key artists and exhibits
Shaker furniture
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American quilts
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Trade porcelin
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American Arboretum
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Lewis and Clark
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Native American Indians
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Articles
MGM 2008 - A Top Ten Of Museums At Night Events This Weekend
American Museum In Britain Uses YouTube For Viral Marketing
Iconic Era Celebrated At The American Museum In Britain, Bath
Museum Director Wants UK Public To Look 'Beyond Hollywood'
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Available resources
England and the Colonization of America
Digitised collection; Handling collection or artefacts; Taught session (schools); Worksheets or templates
Native Americans – As Varied as the Land
CD-ROM or DVD; Digitised collection; Handling collection or artefacts; Taught session (schools); Worksheets or templates; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Textile Traditions
Digitised collection; Guided tour (Resource); Handling collection or artefacts; Taught session (schools); Worksheets or templates
The American West
Digitised collection; Guided tour (Resource); Handling collection or artefacts; Taught session (schools); Worksheets or templates
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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