Museum of Somerset

4.8/5 based on 801 reviews
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Very interesting With many different things to look at.Wait time
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Free museum with interesting displays. Seemed very family friendly and especially geared and ready for young children in particular.Visited on
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Free to get in, donation welcome. Spent 2 hours here and that was looking around at average speed. More for adults and older kids but some stuff will interest little ones such as dress up etc..
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What a great day for children. Their exhibition of Axel Scheffler and his illustrations is great. We had 4 children with us. The Bingo around the Museum was so much fun. Making sticks and flags etc and the exhibition itself was fantastic. The only thing you may struggle with it is being busy but I expect if you go earlier or later in the day this wouldnt be an issue. The staff were very helpful. The cafe was busy but well organised. Great experience considering how cheap it was. Very much advised over the summer hols.
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An amazing place to explore. We went when they had an Alex Scheffler event (grufflo illustrations etc). A fun day with a craft for the children at a nominal price. The cafe was great and reasonably priced too! A great day out!Visited on
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Lovely place and some wonderful sta5
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A wonderful and carefully-planned museum! Makes excellent use of the space available and has some fascinating artefacts, especially the most perfectly preserved Roman Mosaic I've ever seen!

A fantastic, if fittingly depressing exhibition on the destruction of church artwork during the reformation was very moving indeed.

In addition to this, the museum gives justly thorough attention to the history of local people; something that is shortly sorely lacking in many museums in the South West!
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A surprising little gem of a museum - kids loved it and I dressed up as a soldier - what could be better ?Visited on
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Wonderful things to seeVisited on
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Great granddaughters first visit, she loved it but she wasn't sure with the darker rooms. She sort of did the Gruffalo trail (she is only three and a half).Visited on
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This museum is a hidden gem in Taunton. It may be small compared to other museums, but it is multi faceted. It is definitely like a tardis with so much to explore and find inside. Staff were super helpful and best of all it's free - but donations are definitely welcomeVisited on
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It was a wonderful time I like the army/WW2 exhibitVisited on
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The Museum of Somerset is an incredible museum with a castle section showcasing fascinating historical exhibits, taking you on a journey through time. The military section is fascinating, offering insightful insights into Somerset's military past. The collection of fossils is impressive, giving visitors a glimpse into prehistoric life. The wide array of artifacts on display is a real pleasure for history lovers. Overall, the experience was phenomenal, offering an engaging and enriching visit. A five-star must-see for anyone interested in Somerset's rich heritage.
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Very eclectic collection of things related to Somerset and something for everyone. Well worth a visit. There are some child activities but you'll have to queue at reception because it was very popular with all the families visiting on a wet Wednesday morning.Visited on
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Rainy day walk about, what a fab few hours. Brilliant walk around and a chance to learn something new about our beautiful Somerset.Visited on
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Very interesting and some pretty sadistic weapons on display.Visited on
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Its worth a visitVisited on
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Had a lovely time very interesting brought some books and had coffee and toasted sandwiches staff very friendly and lots of choices for vegan and gluten free, will definitely be backVisited on
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