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The Museums Service for the County of Somerset

Important Information - Somerset County Museum is now closed


The Somerset County Museum closed to the public on Saturday 19th April 2008 for a two year re-fit. We will be re-opening as the Museum of Somerset in the summer of 2010. Please use the link below to find out more about the project.

The Museum of Somerset

During this period the Rural Life Museum and the Brick & Tile Museum will be open as usual.


Somerset Military Museum

Please note that the Somerset Military Museum is now closed to the public. It will re-open in the summer of 2010 as part of the Museum of Somerset.

If you have any queries please call the Somerset Light Infantry Office on 01823 333434 or use the link below to access the website

Somerset Military Museum




Somerset County Museums


Welcome to the Somerset County Museums Service website. Entrance to all our museums is free .

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
    • 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.




Contact Details

Somerset Museum,
Taunton Castle,
Castle Green,
Taunton, Somerset
TA1 4AA.
Call: 01823 320200;
Fax: 01823 320229
E-mail: county-museums
@somerset.gov.uk