Name: Museum of Somerset
Rating: 5.0

Museum of Somerset

Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset and Bristol, TA1 4AA, England

1-90 Years

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An under-floor Plesiosaur, the largest collection of Roman coins ever discovered in Britain and a chilling recreation of the infamous Bloody Assizes – you'll find them all at the Museum of Somerset! Set in the heart of Taunton, the Museum of Somerset tells the county's story from prehistoric times to the present day, using real objects, interactive games, eye-catching film projections and the words and voices of Somerset people, past and present.

If you are looking for Best Museums and Art Galleries in Taunton , Somerset and Bristol then you can visit Museum of Somerset. Museum of Somerset is one of the places in Taunton Somerset and Bristol for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

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Free
Host birthday parties: Yes

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On Site Parking
On Site Cafe

What to see

MUSEUM GALLERIES
The gallery explores how the Somerset landscape was created during 400 million years of change. At times it was a tropical sea or a desert or a rain forest. 15,000 years ago it was covered by ice and snow.

TAUNTON CASTLE
The Museum of Somerset is based at Taunton Castle. The Castle is a Grade I Listed Scheduled Ancient Monument standing at the heart of Somerset’s county town. It has been the home of a Museum for well over 100 years.

DIGITAL EXHIBITIONS
The venure offers multiple digital exhibitons for visitors to come and see.

SOMERSET MILITARYMUSEUM
Somerset Military Museum tells the story of the Somerset’s regiments in war and peace. It features the history of the following regiments: Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s), Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry, West Somerset Yeomanry, North Somerset Yeomanry

SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS
They are aware of Somerset County Council’s Amber Status advice to schools. We have not been advised to stop sessions and are continuing as normal. The Learning Officers are engaging with students from across Somerset on a regular basis. All safety measures being taken are outlined in our Risk Assessments. This includes the wearing of masks by adults accompanying trips to our sites.

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Price: Free

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Free Admission

The tickets can be bought both though Online and Offline mode. Guest can make there booking online be visiting on the website and also can go directly to the center for there booking. For latest price update, deals, offers, discount codes, please check the website as below:

https://swheritage.org.uk/museum-of-somerset/venue-hire/

Pricing URL: https://swheritage.org.uk/museum-of-somerset/venue-hire/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

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Venue Hire
Housed within Taunton’s 12th-century castle, The Museum of Somerset is the perfect setting for corporate and social occasions and private events.
For more information please contact the venue.

They're open Tues - Sat from 10.00 am

Address: Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset and Bristol, TA1 4AA, England

Post Code: TA1 4AA

Council: Taunton

County: Somerset and Bristol

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