Learning, Education Events
- Tuesday 17th June 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join Caroline Nicolay for a unique workshop dedicated to painting the newly-reconstructed Iron Age roundhouse.
- Thursday 19th June, 9:30am - Until Friday 20th June, 5:00pm + More Dates
Join the team on the footplate and live the childhood dream! Shovel coal into the firebox, blow the whistle, open the regulator and feel the power!
- Thursday 19th June 11:00am until 1:30pm
A hands-on session, for children being home educated, to learn about the Iron Age, the Romans, the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings.
- Friday 20th June 1:00pm until 3:00pm + More Dates
A new tour focusing on the industrial and commercial heritage of the River Tone.
- Saturday 28th June 11:00am until 1:00pm + More Dates
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of civil war and religion.
- Wednesday 2nd July 12:00pm until 1:30pm + More Dates
Explore archaeological reconstructions from prehistory to the medieval period. Discounted entry for green-travel options as part of the 'Step, Ride, Thrive' bus scheme.
- Wednesday 2nd July 7:30pm until 8:30pm
Discover more about the exhibition 'After Sedgemoor' with historian and co-curator Tom Mayberry.
- Saturday 5th July 9:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Two days of rebellious discovery to mark the 340th anniversary of the Battle of Sedgemoor.
- Saturday 5th July 9:15am until 1:15pm + More Dates
Join the team on the footplate and live the childhood dream! Shovel coal into the firebox, blow the whistle, open the regulator and feel the power!
- Sunday 6th July 9:30am until 5:00pm + More Dates
A Road Safety Revolution - Driving lessons for 10-17 year olds in Somerset!
- Tuesday 8th July 10:00am until 12:30pm
Drop in for a coffee and get creative with clay (for adults).
- Friday 18th July 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
A fascinating and concise one hour tour with a focus on Castle Green in Taunton.
- Saturday 19th July 10:00am until 4:00pm
Join Avalon Archaeology for a Viking Invasion as we play host to the Viking reenactors Draca Beorder.
- Tuesday 22nd July 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
Explore the historical significance of the The Parade within Taunton.
- Saturday 26th July 11:00am until 1:00pm + More Dates
Take a tour of Taunton looking at the history of trade and industry.
- Thursday 31st July 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
Explore the historical significance of the Bath Place area of Taunton on this concise town tour.
- Friday 1st August 1:00pm until 2:00pm + More Dates
Explore the historical significance of the Church Square area of Taunton on this concise town tour.
- Friday 22nd August 7:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Live the childhood dream with the Gold Stage Steam Engineman Course. This course can only be taken once the bronze stage steam engineman course has been completed.
- Friday 5th September 7:00am until 5:00pm
Live the childhood dream with the Silver Stage Steam Engineman Course. This course can only be taken once the bronze stage steam engineman course has been completed.
- Thursday 18th September 11:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Celebrate The Museum of Somerset's 150th birthday on this bespoke tour highlighting some of the museum's most treasured objects.
- Saturday 27th September 9:30am until 6:00pm
Join willow artist, Sarah LeBreton, for a workshop using ancient English techniques to weave your own willow basket.
- Wednesday 15th October 10:00am until 4:30pm + More Dates
Experience the story of the Titanic as you’ve never before. Trace its journey from the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, through its fateful voyage and sinking, to its rediscovery at the bottom of...
- Thursday 16th October 7:30am until 8:30am
Celebrate 150 years of The Museum of Somerset with this evening talk by Tom Mayberry exploring the museum's fascinating history.
- Tuesday 28th October 9:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Celebrate the museum's 150th birthday by making a party hat and bag. Follow the new 'My Favourite Things' trail and fill up your party bag with creations inspired by the collections.
- Sunday 9th November 1:00pm until 3:00pm
A volunteer-led walking tour of Taunton Town in remembrance of both World Wars