Somerset County Museums Service

Taunton Castle
Castle Green
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4AA
England

Website

www.somerset.gov.uk/museums

E-mail

county-museums@somerset.gov.uk

Telephone

01823 320200

Fax

01823 320229

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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What We Do:

Collect, conserve, research, communicate and exhibit material evidence of human activity and the natural environment.

Offer facilities at our museums in Taunton, Glastonbury and Bridgwater for visitors to discover, learn about and enjoy Somerset’s fascinating history and heritage. Many of our collections are on public display whilst more are available for study by appointment.

Work with and support other museums and heritage organisations in Somerset to promote and develop the county’s heritage.

Answer enquiries and identify items for you. We have specialist staff in: geology, natural history, archaeology, textiles, and social history.

We are part of Somerset County Council’s Heritage Service, which also includes the Archive Service, the Historic Environment Service and Victoria County History of Somerset.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

Mon - Fri 8.30-17.00

Closed: Sundays, New Years Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and other days at Christmas see www.somerset.gov.uk/museums

 Admission charges

Admission free; subscription details available

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Picnic area
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Loan service
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities

Taunton Castle
Castle Green
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4AA
England

Website

www.somerset.gov.uk/museums

E-mail

county-museums@somerset.gov.uk

Telephone

01823 320200

Fax

01823 320229

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Music, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War, World Cultures

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Specialist publications on collections available
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Taunton Castle
Castle Green
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4AA
England

Website

www.somerset.gov.uk/museums

E-mail

county-museums@somerset.gov.uk

Telephone

01823 320200

Fax

01823 320229

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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