Museums · South West England
Museum of Somerset
In or near Comeytrowe.
Museum of Somerset — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Museum of Somerset is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Museum of Somerset, located within Taunton's historic Castle, showcases the region's history spanning 400 million years. Visitors can explore nine themed galleries featuring significant artifacts, including the Cheddar Brooch and a 200 million-year-old Plesiosaur fossil.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Museum of Somerset is located in South-West England, postcode TA1. This museum showcases the history and heritage of Somerset through a range of exhibits and collections. It is housed in a building of notable historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0159, -3.1047
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Taunton
- Postcode
- TA1 4AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Phone
- +44 1823 255088
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tu- Sa 10:00-17:00; PH 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- swheritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/133075570 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Somerset?
- Museum of Somerset is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 4AA), in the parish of Taunton.
- What is Museum of Somerset?
- Museum of Somerset — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Somerset?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 4AA.
- Is Museum of Somerset a protected site?
- Yes — Museum of Somerset is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Museum of Somerset?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 4AA.