Museum of Somerset
Taunton Castle, Castle Green
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About Museum of Somerset
Housed within Taunton Castle's historic walls, this family-friendly museum showcases Somerset's fascinating heritage with accessible facilities including baby changing rooms and wheelchair hire for £1.
What's nearby
- The Castle Hotel next door
- Hideout next door
- Cosy Club next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A great day out, lots to see and do. Always visit for half term activities which are always very well thought out and fun for the little ones, always very popular though, can be very busy! Cafe was full this time so had to eat elsewhere. The gift shop layout is somewhat awkward running alongside the tills, busy area, every time i visit i can never browse with the amount of people hanging around in the area, queueing etc.
· via Google
I went specifically for the Roger Fry art exhibition which is on until July 2026. There is an entry fee for this so I purchased tickets online (£4 instead of £5) Admission to the actual museum is by donation - suggested £5. The Roger Fry exhibition was excellent. Not an artist I was aware of but I very much enjoyed what was on offer. Having never been to the museum before (despite having lived in Somerset for 10 years now) I did have a look around and had a wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Highlights were the magnificent Cheddar Broach and the very impressive and complete High Ham Roman Mosaic. I will visit again as I had to leave to ensure I didn't overrun my Car Park time.
· via Google
A good museum in the castle. Plenty of exhibits. Well designed galleries and a friendly face on arrival. Nice cafe with tables in & out. One of the best attractions in Taunton, and: it's free! ( Donations welcomed )
· via Google
Interest from prehistoric to modern times in Somerset. Well laid out,accessible, very interesting and informative. Well worth 2-3 hour visit. Suits all ages.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers a wide variety of interesting and informative displays, including Roman mosaics and local history exhibits, with well-thought-out layouts. They also highlight the welcoming and helpful staff, as well as the excellent cafe with reasonable prices and tasty food. Guests mention the museum is free to enter, though donations are suggested, and it provides engaging activities for children.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Castle Lodge, Castle Green, Taunton, TA1 4AA Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,542 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 3-4 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Taunton