Museum of Somerset
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Fabulous afternoon with the family. Loved dressing up like Roman's and learning. Interactive for the kids.
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It's hard to find anything that's free these days, and it's really hard to find something free that is this good!
It was suggested to us by a local when we found ourselves in the area on a wet day. It's a genuinely well thought-out, structured and filled museum with a great balance of information, story, activity and exhibits. Excellent place to spend a few hours, and please be sure to donate a few quid each as you leave.
It was suggested to us by a local when we found ourselves in the area on a wet day. It's a genuinely well thought-out, structured and filled museum with a great balance of information, story, activity and exhibits. Excellent place to spend a few hours, and please be sure to donate a few quid each as you leave.
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Unexpectedly well organised and characterised museum, incredible exposition of fossils, staff talks interesting stories, clean and well facilitated. Located in the heart of town with ample and affordable car park nearby.
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Great place to look around, lots to see.
Cafe is great. Simple dishes but very tasty.
Cafe is great. Simple dishes but very tasty.
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Fantastic museum, helpful, engaging staff, well spaced, calm and so much to see. Glad we made the trip!
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Lovely little museum. Lots of interesting artifacts from the Somerset area.
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Summer activities not to be missed! Amazing every year
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We went in with low expectations of this museum after we'd be told by someone it was just a hotel.
The layout of the museum is very well thought about and we'll put together. With an almost minimalist style throughout style wise it gives you a chance to fully embrace the stocked displays.
The staff were really friendly, there was no push for sales or donations (obviously we did a donation anyway). There was a kids walkthrough which kept them full emersed throughout which cost £1.
It took about an hour and 20 minutes I think to get around, looking at everything but stopping to read about the things that we found particularly interesting. I'm sure you could spend more time if you truly wanted to but this was good for us.
I would say if you are visiting Taunton for the day, it's definitely worth a walk around. Particular highlights for me were the revolution section as I was completely unaware of this and the heart box and the very large shoes.
The layout of the museum is very well thought about and we'll put together. With an almost minimalist style throughout style wise it gives you a chance to fully embrace the stocked displays.
The staff were really friendly, there was no push for sales or donations (obviously we did a donation anyway). There was a kids walkthrough which kept them full emersed throughout which cost £1.
It took about an hour and 20 minutes I think to get around, looking at everything but stopping to read about the things that we found particularly interesting. I'm sure you could spend more time if you truly wanted to but this was good for us.
I would say if you are visiting Taunton for the day, it's definitely worth a walk around. Particular highlights for me were the revolution section as I was completely unaware of this and the heart box and the very large shoes.
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Such a good museum. Stopped of in town for a bite to eat and thought why not explore a little - so off to the museum it was. Which is free admission although they suggest an optional donation.
Well thought out layout. Very informative exhibits with great visual to educate and stimulate.
The roman mosaic created BC is the show stopper for me.
You can easily spend a 2 - 3 hours here. Gift shop isn't a money grab either decent value for relevant gifts.
No pictures I am afraid. Why do people put pictures of the exhibits on reviews please? People want to see for them selves.
Well thought out layout. Very informative exhibits with great visual to educate and stimulate.
The roman mosaic created BC is the show stopper for me.
You can easily spend a 2 - 3 hours here. Gift shop isn't a money grab either decent value for relevant gifts.
No pictures I am afraid. Why do people put pictures of the exhibits on reviews please? People want to see for them selves.
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just a lovely family beach
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A visiter
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It was really good! I was surprised how big it was. The staff are truly so friendly they were amazing. went out of their way to help you.
You can nip around in around 20mins or spend a good hour here if you read everything. The jewelry upstairs is the best bit.
I also loved the folk music corner video, very informative and I wish they uploaded it to youtube!
You can nip around in around 20mins or spend a good hour here if you read everything. The jewelry upstairs is the best bit.
I also loved the folk music corner video, very informative and I wish they uploaded it to youtube!
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I was very impressed with this free museum. There was much more to see, and it was much better laid out, than I'd expected a free entry museum to be. The building itself was interesting, with much of its own history. There was a very interesting temporary exhibition on at the time of our visit. The café, with outside courtyard seating, was a welcome refreshment break. Excluding the time in the café, we spent an hour in the museum, but you could easily spend a couple if you read everything in detail.
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My family and I spent 3 and half hours in the museum. The volunteers were lovely, the museum is well presented telling the story of the area from prehistory onwards. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
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A lovely museum that gives you a great feel for the county. And it's free but please make a donation.
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Very interesting & people were friendly
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Truly lovely building & the cafe was great.
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For free can't really complain on a rainy day but would I make a visit orther wise probably not
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Loved it. Great place to take children. Lots to see and do. Near parking too
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Loved our visit on Saturday 12th July 2025. Full of amazing rare artifacts and exhibits. Favourites for us were the mosaic and the Cheddar Brooch. It was thrilling to see the objects in person rather than just on the TV.
Staff and volunteers were really friendly and knowledgeable and you could tell they were happy to be there.
The cafe was reasonably priced and the food we had was delicious, especially the cheese scone!!
Will be visiting again and highly recommend that you do too. It is free to visit but please make a donation as we need to keep places like this open.
Staff and volunteers were really friendly and knowledgeable and you could tell they were happy to be there.
The cafe was reasonably priced and the food we had was delicious, especially the cheese scone!!
Will be visiting again and highly recommend that you do too. It is free to visit but please make a donation as we need to keep places like this open.
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Was primarily interested in the history of the army regiments from Somerset, and it didn't disappoint.
At Rourke's drift, Lt John Chard was commissioned in the Royal Engineers, but was a proud Somerset man!
Worthwhile paying a visit for all that is on offer, and making a small donation.
At Rourke's drift, Lt John Chard was commissioned in the Royal Engineers, but was a proud Somerset man!
Worthwhile paying a visit for all that is on offer, and making a small donation.
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Superb
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Well worth the voluntary donation to enter. Beautiful setting in historic surroundings. We particularly enjoyed the current exhibition on the Monmouth Rebellion. Thank you.
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Just a great museum with great artifacts and facts.
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Beautiful location tucked behind the old castle and walls
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