Discover 400 million years of history in Taunton's historic castle.
Set within Taunton’s historic 12th-century castle, the Museum of Somerset tells the county story from prehistoric times to the present day. It contains thousands of real objects, from outstanding fossil geology and the largest hoard of Roman coins ever discovered in Britain to an evocation of the infamous Bloody Assizes. There are also interactive games, eye-catching film projections and the words and voices of Somerset people, past and present. The museum also houses Somerset Military Museum.
With an amazing nine themed galleries, each with its own distinctive character, there’s something for everyone to discover. Our ‘must see’ exhibits include a 200 million year old Plesiosaur fossil (a type of marine reptile); the impressive Low Ham Roman mosaic; a stunning Bronze Age Gold Torc and the Frome Hoard of more than 50,000 Roman coins. The museum also houses The Somerset Military Museum.
