Top Things to do in Somerset
What to do and see in Somerset, England: The Best History Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Somerset, United Kingdom including Museum Of Memories, Radstock Museum, No. 1 Royal Crescent, The Roman Baths, American Museum & Gardens, The Museum of Bath at Work, Somerset Rural Life Museum, Weston Museum, Market House Museum, Crewkerne & District Museum.
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1. Museum Of Memories
2. Radstock Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 112 reviews
This history museum depicts life in a rural mining community in England, featuring the social, mining and farming heritage of the area.
Reviewed By lyegreen - Whalley, United Kingdom
We took advantage of a rainy Bank holiday Sunday to visit this museum and loved it! The quality of the displays are first class and the volunteers staffing it are just lovely. We learnt a lot about the history of coal mining in the area, amongst other things. We enjoyed a virtual reality video of life in a coal mine which was excellent. At £6 per adult to enjoy the museum, this was a steal. We were enjoying the history so much that we didn’t manage to visit the cafe, but the snacks looked very appealing. A massive thanks to the volunteers who are so passionate about their local history.
3. No. 1 Royal Crescent
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,826 reviews
Step into the past at one of England's finest Georgian townhouses. * 10 display rooms * Upstairs and downstairs * Georgian shop * Free info room with introductory video * Disabled access * Kids explorer packs * Friendly room guides * 'Women's Suffrage 100: Freedom and Fight in Bath' is the exhibition theme in 2018. The website has an Access section which has details of nearest car-parks, floorplans, facilities and information specifically for our visitors with access needs.
Reviewed By Alliemac308
Brilliant to see the house as it would have been in Georgian times, with each room explained by a knowledgeable and welcoming volunteer. Great value for money - a couple of hours flew by!
4. The Roman Baths
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22,941 reviews
The Roman Baths is one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK. Hidden beneath the present city of Bath lies the stone remains of one of the finest religious spas of the ancient world.
Reviewed By 2chopper - Banbury, United Kingdom
Excellent and unique must see attractions in Bath, is fascinating to learn the history of the Roman Baths, the free audio guide provides extra information too
5. American Museum & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 720 reviews
The American Museum provides a fabulous day out for all adults and children. The New American Garden, Mount Vernon Garden, and play area “The Children’s Garden” awaits explorers of all ages. From winding paths and colourful flowers to woodland wanders with your four-legged friends (yes, dogs on leads are welcome!) and climbing adventures, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Housed in a fine Georgian manor house with outstanding views over the Limpley Stoke Valley, on the edge of Bath, the American Museum takes you on a journey through American history, with its remarkable collection of folk, decorative arts and cultural objects. The only museum of Americana outside of the United States, it was founded to bring American history and cultures to the people of Britain and Europe. The gardens, children’s play area and cafe are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am until 5pm. The Museum and exhibition remain closed in line with government guidance. Please see our website for updates,
Reviewed By rosannam316 - Inverness, United Kingdom
Such an interesting and informative museum. The gentleman on reception clearly explained how the layout works and from reading up about it beforehand I knew that the emphasis is on the folk art side of things. However I was very pleasantly surprised to find a lot of information about the history of America and it’s good to hear this is likely to be expanded. I particularly enjoyed the Native American section and the quilts and other textiles on display are wonderful. The skill and craftsmanship is just astonishing. A huge bonus was the Kaffe Fassett exhibition and I was blown away by the display. I also enjoyed the Thomas Kellner photos - imaginative and quite stunning. Lovely gift shop and I like the way it’s also used to display museum pieces. I had lunch in the cafe and thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice to see American dishes on the menu. Friendly staff and good service. Unfortunately due to the weather I didn’t have chance to go round what looked to be really interesting gardens. I used the hop on/off bus and would just say if you choose to do the same, it’s a good 20 min walk from where you’re dropped off, part of it on a narrow road with no pavement. I’m fit and healthy and enjoy walking but others may wish to consider different options. I also found there was a lack of signage once you turned off the “main” road and I had to check with passers by that I was still heading in the right direction!! I hope to visit again next year with friends who I know will love it.
6. The Museum of Bath at Work
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
The Museum of Bath at Work is the city’s local history museum telling the tale of 2000 years of the city’s development. It features displays on Bath Stone, Bath Chairs and Bath Buns, and all other ways in which Bath people have earned a living since Roman times. Exhibitions include a complete reconstruction of a Victorian engineering and soft drinks making factory, an Edwardian ironmonger, a cabinet maker’s workshop, a Bath Stone mine and the famous Horstmann car of 1914. A lively programme of temporary exhibitions, events and activities run throughout the year. We have a separate wheelchair entrance that gives access to about ninety percent of the museum, but ring beforehand to learn where it is. The museum receives no income from central, regional or local government, and is a charity set up as an Educational Trust. It has one paid employee supported by an enthusiastic team of museum friends and volunteers.
Reviewed By carriehill77 - Bath, United Kingdom
Fascinating view of our industrial heritage in Bath In a building tha was once an indoor tennis court
7. Somerset Rural Life Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Situated just below Glastonbury Tor the Museum is a unique heritage attraction on the site of the former Abbey Farm. Here you can explore rural life from the 1800s onwards and discover more about the county’s heritage. The farmhouse and former farm buildings are home to a series of galleries and exhibition spaces. Outside spaces, including in the farmyard and orchard, offer interpretation and family trails. The magnificent 14th-century Abbey Barn is one of the West Country’s finest buildings and the centrepiece of the site. With the Museum Unlimited annual pass visitors pay once and visit for a whole year free of charge.
Reviewed By jillbL18DD
Very informative and well laid out museum. Welcoming and helpful staff. One waY system in place round the museum which works well - hand washing and sanitising facilities easily available. Amazing medieval barn. Lovely orchard to picnic in or the cafe is clean with a good choice of food and snacks. Good covid precautions in place. We'll worth a visit.
8. Weston Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Celebrating the history of Weston-super-Mare and its surrounding areas. In line with government guidance, Weston Museum is closed to the public.
Reviewed By MKMapman - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
The main museum is on the first fllor, with a display about the area from prehistoric times (there's a small ichthyosaur skeleton); downstairs there's a temporary exhibit area, currently showing the development of the town as a holiday resort.. At the back you can visit Clara's Cottage, a small terraced house preserved sine the 1940s. There's a cafe currently serving teas. coffees and cakes.
9. Market House Museum
10. Crewkerne & District Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
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