Museum of Somerset
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A brilliant place in the centre of Taunton which has stayed true to itself. Picturesque on the outside and one of the most beautiful places in Somerset. That's just to look at on the outside, the fact it's free, with friendly, passionate and super friendly staff is yet another plus. Wheelchair accessible and really good for learning disabilities and physical disabilities.... I have been several times and I find all ages enjoy this wonderful attraction. The cafe is also brilliant and serves lovely food and drinks with a whole range of choices while the shop inside the reception also has lots to offer. Well worth a visit!
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Very interesting and free Musium in the middle of Somerset. Well worth a visit and a great place to take the kids on a wet holiday afternoon
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We spent a lovely afternoon in the museum and marvelled again at the range of exhibits and the excellent and imaginative displays. And it wasn't even a rainy day!
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Great free fun for kids and adults
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What a lovely building and exhibitions. Never been here before as we live too far away, but well worth a visit. We came for the Doris Hatt (the artist) exhibition. The staff and contributors have done an excellent job. We also had a look at the rocks & fossils, well displayed and informative.
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Nice place
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More interesting than we expected and staff very friendly.
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Well worth a visit.
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Interesting if small
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Always a delight! Cafe food excellent. Made me a toastie that wasn't on the menu. Bacon and avocado. Delicious. Thank you.
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The Museum of Somerset (aka Taunton Museum) is a fabulous place to visit. As well as the museum itself there's a cafe with seating inside and outside and easily accessible disabled toilet. The museum itself is divided up into sections covering many aspects of Somerset history from Pre-historic times (don't forget to check out the plesiosaur in the floor) to recent era. Of particular note are a replica of King Alfred's jewel, the only surviving bronze age spear head mold and the Frome Hoard. The Military museum is also housed here highlighting Somersets rich military history. You can't talk about Somerset without mentioning the pitchfork rebellion and subsequent bloody assizes so visitors will be pleased to know that the museum has a section dedicated to those events. The museum has plenty of activities for children dotted around including a colouring area well stocked with crayons and colouring pencils.
It's well worth a visit and is free, although voluntary donations are encouraged.
The staff are all friendly too!
It's well worth a visit and is free, although voluntary donations are encouraged.
The staff are all friendly too!
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Very good facilities
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What a nice pleasant place to go
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The Cafe is superb with bread for sale baked by the Castle Hotel and you do not need to go into the museum although that's very good as well and worth a visit.
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My kids love it here and it's free!
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Enjoyed my visit and found it very interesting and well laid out, the only problem was finding the way out! It's a bit of a maze, could do with exit signs, two other people asked me how to get out fortunately, a member of staff directed us. Brian.
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The Museum of Somerset is a gem of museum...really interesting local history beautifully presented. I stayed in Castle House apartment owned by the museum for three nights; a spectacularly evocative and charming p-lace to stay in Taunton. Take the behind the scenes tour to go up the tower and secret staircase. Our guide was amazingly knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The museum café supplies excellent coffee and cakes as well as light lunches.
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I've lived in Taunton most of my life and have never been to the museum before. But I wish had. I when with my family and we had a great time and plan to return again later this year to see some of the special events that are happening
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Really worth a visit and still free! Excellent set up with vivid displays relating to local military issues such as the Monmouth rebellion.
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Wonderful museum, perfect for all ages! And lovely cafe, we'll be back!
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Great place. Looking forward to taking my grandchildren there.
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Nice museum, very informative and very helpful staff.
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Great venue.
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A small museum, nice atmosphere, buffet offering hot and cold food.
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Always interesting. I enjoyed the Kenyon exhibits
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