Local Reviews
In July 2025, Debbie said about Museum of Somerset
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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In July 2025, Lesley Hedger said about Museum of Somerset
Loved it. Great place to take children. Lots to see and do. Near parking too
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In July 2025, paul major said about Museum of Somerset
For free can't really complain on a rainy day but would I make a visit orther wise probably not
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In July 2025, Dave Counsell said about Museum of Somerset
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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In August 2025, Kate Parsons said about Museum of Somerset
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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In August 2025, M said about Museum of Somerset
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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In August 2025, Julian Bartlett said about Museum of Somerset
just a lovely family beach
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In August 2025, danny kidd said about Museum of Somerset
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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In August 2025, Shelly Cozens said about Museum of Somerset
Summer activities not to be missed! Amazing every year
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In August 2025, Jonathan Snowball said about Museum of Somerset
Lovely little museum. Lots of interesting artifacts from the Somerset area.
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