American Museum & Gardens

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The American Museum takes you on a journey through the history of America, from its early settlers to the twentieth century. With its remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts, the Museum shows the diverse and complex nature of American traditions. The only museum of Americana outside the United States, it was founded to bring American history and cultures to the people of Britain and Europe.

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May 2026

Accessible, stunning, family-friendly museum, grounds and play-park

Excellent place to visit for enjoyment and in a wheelchair. Good disabled parking, accessible toilets in various locations and level access to everything. Every floor of the museum has lift access which means you can see everything. As this is in an old house this is a remarkable addition. Even the beautiful gardens have a wheelchair route and there’s a route to the children’s playground too. Café is also flat entrance and very yummy food too. We visited with a family group from 18 months to 70 years and we all had a great time.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by American Museum & Gardens

Disabled Access at American Museum & Gardens

The main museum building has a lift to all 3 visitor floors and is access by a permanent ramp into the reception area. Some internal areas of the main building have low lighting. Entrance to the Cafe and Gardens is via level tarmac (some cobbles to front of Cafe). The Stables building (used for some events and exhibitions) has a wheelchair accessible platform list.

Accessible parking at American Museum & Gardens

We have our own car park with 5 accessible parking spaces. Entry to the ticket office and museum is via an accessible path approximately 50 metres.

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Toilets features at American Museum & Gardens

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors at the Exhibition Gallery building • -From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. • The route is 700mm wide, or more. • The toilet door is 700mm wide. • The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right. • The toilet has handrails and an easy lock

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.