Somerset Museums

Visitors to Somerset Rural Life Museum can explore rural life from the 1800s onwards and discover more about the county’s heritage including its landscape, food and farming, working life and rural crafts.

Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre tells the story of the 'ornament of Bristol' and the people who built, maintain and treasure it. Explore the turbulent history of the ‘first love’ of famous British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel through an award winning exhibition packed with family activities and staffed by knowledgeable volunteers.

The aim of the Somerset Cricket Museum is to advance the education of the public in the history and development of cricket by maintaining a museum for the permanent exhibition and preservation of items of educational and historic value particularly, but not exclusively, of Somerset County Cricket Club.

Explore our magnificent collection based on the Clark family and their 200-year-old global shoemaking business. With over 100,000 objects, we are open to the public for research, enquiries, tours, and events. We are building a museum that will inspire the world with the family and community stories behind Clarks shoes, opening by 2025.

At our new Hinkley Point Visitor Centre, visitors will be encouraged to explore how electricity is created in a fun and interactive way. People of all ages can learn why there is an overwhelming need to produce low carbon energy and how EDF are helping Britain achieve net zero through the construction of Hinkley Point C and the use of other renewable sources such as wind and solar power.

The Helicopter Museum is the largest dedicated Helicopter Collection in the World with over 100 helicopters on display in an all weather undercover hangar.
Exhibits include two of the Queen's Royal Flight helicopters, the current world speed record holder G-LYNX, a Vietnam Veteran Huey and a Russian Hind Gun Ship.

Bruton Museum is nestled on the High Street, housed in the Dovecote Building just behind the Community Office. Founded in
1989, it tells the story of Bruton’s colourful history and is an
essential destination whether you are a visitor to Bruton or live in
the town.

Discover the fascinating history of the flatner the origins of which date back to before the Viking invasion. The story is celebrated through photographs, full size displays and local fishing paraphernalia.
There is a collection of scale models on the upper deck, and activities for children to enjoy.

Watchet Market House Museum houses a fine collection of local artefacts, fossils and marine paintings. The town’s rich maritime history features in many of the exhibits.
With visitor numbers averaging 30,000 per season, this small Museum is a ‘not to miss’ attraction.

For a great family day out, visit us to discover one of the largest collections of working steam engines and pumps in England, at the home of Somerset’s first Steam Powered Pumping Station, established in 1830.

Our friendly, knowledgeable volunteers will make your day with us a great success.