Museum of Somerset
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The Museum of Somerset is an outstanding place that truly deserves the highest praise. From the moment you walk in, you are welcomed by a beautiful historic building, friendly staff, and well-organised exhibits. Every gallery is thoughtfully designed, making history come alive through fascinating artefacts, interactive displays, and engaging stories.
The museum offers an extraordinary journey through Somerset’s rich heritage, from prehistoric discoveries and Roman history to medieval life, the Civil War, and modern times. The exhibits are informative, beautifully presented, and suitable for visitors of all ages. It is an excellent place for families, students, and anyone interested in learning about history and culture.
The gardens and café add to the overall experience, providing a peaceful place to relax after exploring the museum. The cleanliness, accessibility, and attention to detail throughout the museum reflect a commitment to excellence.
Overall, the Museum of Somerset provides an exceptional visitor experience that is both educational and enjoyable. It is one of the finest museums in the region and a true cultural treasure. I highly recommend visiting this remarkable museum—an inspiring destination that exceeds expectations and leaves visitors with lasting memories.
The museum offers an extraordinary journey through Somerset’s rich heritage, from prehistoric discoveries and Roman history to medieval life, the Civil War, and modern times. The exhibits are informative, beautifully presented, and suitable for visitors of all ages. It is an excellent place for families, students, and anyone interested in learning about history and culture.
The gardens and café add to the overall experience, providing a peaceful place to relax after exploring the museum. The cleanliness, accessibility, and attention to detail throughout the museum reflect a commitment to excellence.
Overall, the Museum of Somerset provides an exceptional visitor experience that is both educational and enjoyable. It is one of the finest museums in the region and a true cultural treasure. I highly recommend visiting this remarkable museum—an inspiring destination that exceeds expectations and leaves visitors with lasting memories.
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There is plenty to learn about in Somerset here. It was a nice way to spend the morning
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Excellent display of prehistoric exhibits. Pride of place to the Roman mosaic floor. Most interedting Military History Section. Not a big museum but well worth a few hours and the café serves decent coffee.
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Beautiful courtyard with lovely coffee and lovely staff. Spent a very pleasant lunchtime. I wasn't hungry but the next table, a good four feet away, had salad sandwiches and I could smell the freshness! Will return.
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A well designed modern environment for appreciating art and the historic material. It has a café with outside seating and is within the beautiful grounds of the castle itself
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Interest from prehistoric to modern times in Somerset. Well laid out,accessible, very interesting and informative. Well worth 2-3 hour visit. Suits all ages.
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It's well laid out with lots of interesting pieces
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Visited on Saturday and really enjoyed it. The museum is free, interesting, and well worth a visit. The exhibits are engaging and informative, and I'd happily recommend it to others. My only criticism is the gift shop, where some prices seemed very high (£9 for a bookmark, for example). If you're visiting with young children, be aware that souvenir costs can add up quickly. Overall, a great museum and definitely worth seeing.
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Very interesting
Staff were informative and helpful
Free entry but had to pay for exhibition but it was a very nice experience
Staff were informative and helpful
Free entry but had to pay for exhibition but it was a very nice experience
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Very popular with kids and their guardians. Someone must have spent ages and ages cutting out bits of paper for making Gruffalo masks. Well done to them. Nice cafe adjacent
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We really liked it here. The way it is set up is very good. From Roman right through to the making of somerset. Lots of historic detail about the courts and other events around the castle.
Being pensioners, we were pleased that it was all free. The cafe was closed, but it looked lovely, plus there was a lovely outside area within the courtyard. We would highly recommend a visit.
Being pensioners, we were pleased that it was all free. The cafe was closed, but it looked lovely, plus there was a lovely outside area within the courtyard. We would highly recommend a visit.
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Highly recommended. Great day out. Plenty to see, learn and do.
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FOTMOS is amazing
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Could spend all day there
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A great exhibition of Roger Fry's work.
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Went on a Monday. However it was closed very sad as it was my last day in Taunton. Was OK thoe as the building is stunning.
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Very good museum.
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I went specifically for the Roger Fry art exhibition which is on until July 2026. There is an entry fee for this so I purchased tickets online (£4 instead of £5) Admission to the actual museum is by donation - suggested £5.
The Roger Fry exhibition was excellent. Not an artist I was aware of but I very much enjoyed what was on offer.
Having never been to the museum before (despite having lived in Somerset for 10 years now) I did have a look around and had a wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Highlights were the magnificent Cheddar Broach and the very impressive and complete High Ham Roman Mosaic. I will visit again as I had to leave to ensure I didn't overrun my Car Park time.
The Roger Fry exhibition was excellent. Not an artist I was aware of but I very much enjoyed what was on offer.
Having never been to the museum before (despite having lived in Somerset for 10 years now) I did have a look around and had a wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Highlights were the magnificent Cheddar Broach and the very impressive and complete High Ham Roman Mosaic. I will visit again as I had to leave to ensure I didn't overrun my Car Park time.
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Wonderful day spent looking at the Roger Fry exhibition and museum collections. Extremely kind and helpful staff and excellent cafe. Thank you!
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Excellent exhibition. Informed, friendly and helpful staff. Such a wonderful building too.
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Wonderful museum with fascinating exhibits giving an enlightening insight into the history of Somerset. The presentation is enticing and informative and all within the wonderful castle. An altogether terrific experience, a visit is highly recommended.
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Really interesting collection of Roman (large floor mosaic is amazing) and items from historic & prehistoric times. Well worth a visit.
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Had a brilliant visit to the museum. Lots of really interesting displays. Recommended.
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Super Easter trail with two levels. For toddlers and under 6 they had to find toy rabbits with a numbered egg shaped label then colour in the worksheet. Older kids had more of a challenge, searching for 18 objects in the many museum rooms. Very much enjoyed by our 3, 8 and 11 year old grandsons. Activity was great - making butterfly shapes. Lovely staff. Cafe just perfect for lunch- very reasonable, with tasty paninis and generous kids boxes. Parking easy in Tangier car park. Good access. All round winner.
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Fascinating and informative. Great staff.
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