american museum

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  R1489DWpeters

  So, the blurb tells us, in 1961, three men decided that as there was no museum of American Culture outside USA they would create one in Bath. Why? What can it bring to us?In a large Georgian house in a beautiful setting it is made up of four parts - Basement, interesting wall boards and displays on Native American Indians, Slavery, Rebellion and Cowboys. There is also a pub interior re-built, So far so good - Ground Floor & First, Room interiors from various periods of USA history, No explanations or guides (it was just before Christmas and another reviewer speculates that they had been removed. There was one room with enormous displays of quilts which were apparently very interesting but not to us - Outside the house, there is a display room of early american painting and artifacts. Very interesting to us but there was an excellent volunteer in there - The Exhibition Hall again outside. This had housed a large fabric exhibition all summer but was now selling Christmas cards except that, hidden away at the back, was an area of early maps of the Americas. We love maps so it pulled us back a bit. I would recognise that,in the Summer, things would be different. The restaurant is good and there are vast areas on terrace seating overlooking the views. Inside however you have to have particular interests to get something from it. I cannot see that there is enough to entertain all but the most studious child. I still get no feeling of what or who it is for.

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  SoniaShoreham

  If you are keen on sewing, this place is for you. There is an enormous selection of hand sew patchwork quilts, and the building generally is of interest too. i really enjoyed my time here.

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  charamy2006

  Visited for the Kafe Fasset exhibition and it was fantastic as it is every year. House and gardens are stunning, and the Tea room is reasonable and comfortable. Not one for very young/excitable children.

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  elleked

  So much info on the history of the USA. With settlers, the native americans, mexicans. Beautiful rooms. And wonderful folk art. The gardens around it and views are stunning. So worth a visit!

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  HyacinthofTorquay

  This is a fascinating place, only slight disappointment was no american food served in the restaurant

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  allisons165

  This was much bigger than I envisage with a country house, nice gardens and an arts exhibition centre. Bizarre place to have a tribute to American culture but it fits with the Bath georgian theme. The free bus from centre of town is worth taking but fills up fast so arrive early or you could find yourself with an hour wait for the next one.

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  BarbaraP539

  There is a lot to look at in this museum. The quilt exhibition is outstanding,if you can get near. The cafe was very busy and tables were not cleared very quickly.

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  PebbleL

  Although I don't have any special interest in American history, I enjoyed my visit to this museum and wish that I'd given myself more time to take everything in. The information displays are very modern and don't overwhelm you with too much writing, and there are staff on hand if you have any questions. The collections of quilts, rugs, and American folk art are well worth seeing. I'm hoping to return in the summer months to experience the impressive grounds as unfortunately they are closed to visitors in the winter.

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  3maureenh

  An amazing collection of early American furniture and wonderful quilts and rugs ,Nothing to dislike

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  GeoffreyS970

  lots to see, very different, helpful staff, could do with more display information, nice restaurant, free shuttle bus from Bath city centre