The American Museum and Gardens is an unusual Bath-area museum devoted to American decorative arts, folk art, and history. Set in a manor house outside the city, it adds a transatlantic collection to a destination otherwise dominated by Roman, Georgian, and spa heritage.
The gardens and hillside setting are a major part of the visit, so it is best treated as a half-day outing rather than a quick museum stop. It suits travelers who have already seen central Bath's headline sights and want something quieter and more idiosyncratic.