Weston Museum

Weston Museum Discover the rich history of Weston-super-Mare at Weston Museum. Free entry for all. Located on Burlington Street. Plan your visit today.
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Explore exhibits from prehistoric times to today, enjoy family-friendly activities, and visit Clara’s Café. Weston Museum tells the story of North Somerset's history. It is free to enter and has lots of family-friendly activities and events.

🔬✨ Exciting Science Workshops Coming Soon! ✨🔬We are delighted to be hosting TWO fantastic workshops with Devon Science, ...
23/06/2026

🔬✨ Exciting Science Workshops Coming Soon! ✨🔬

We are delighted to be hosting TWO fantastic workshops with Devon Science, bringing hands-on experiments, creativity and plenty of scientific discovery for children to enjoy.

📅 Workshop 1: What We Eat on Saturday 11 July
📅 Workshop 2: What We Are Made Of on Wednesday 19 August

Led by experts, these engaging sessions are designed to inspire curiosity, encourage exploration and make learning unforgettable through interactive activities and experiments.

Don't just take our word for it:

⭐ "Your workshops were engaging, exciting and the children loved every second! They also learnt so much!"

⭐ "All the children loved the workshops."

⭐ "My son has been to a few workshops now and has absolutely loved them all!"

These workshops promise plenty of fun, learning and wow moments.

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
www.ticketsource.com/westonmuseum

⚠️ MUSEUM CLOSURE NOTICE ⚠️Due to the extreme heat, the Museum is now CLOSED and will remain closed until reopening on F...
23/06/2026

⚠️ MUSEUM CLOSURE NOTICE ⚠️

Due to the extreme heat, the Museum is now CLOSED and will remain closed until reopening on Friday 26th June at 10am. 🌡️

Unfortunately, in addition to this, all events scheduled for Friday have also been cancelled/postponed.

If you are booked onto a session that was due to take place on Friday, a member of our team will be in touch directly to discuss your booking and any available alternatives.

As a result of this closure, we'd like to announce the 'Q***r Tales of Weston: Audio Experience by Tom Marshman' will now continue to run until Tuesday 8th July, giving visitors additional time to experience the exhibition. 🏳️‍🌈

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding as we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our visitors, volunteers and staff.

Thank you for your continued support. ❤️

✨ Join Our New Housekeeping Team ✨Weston-super-Mare Town Council is recruiting for:🧹 Housekeeping SupervisorWe’re lookin...
23/06/2026

✨ Join Our New Housekeeping Team ✨

Weston-super-Mare Town Council is recruiting for:
🧹 Housekeeping Supervisor

We’re looking for motivated individuals who take pride in maintaining high standards and helping keep our public buildings clean, safe and welcoming.

You’ll work across sites including:
📍 Weston Museum
📍 Old Town Quarry
📍 32 Waterloo Street Offices

Transferable skills are welcome — reliability, attention to detail and teamwork are what matter most.
⏰ Part time roles available
📅 Closing Date: 12.00pm (Noon) 30th June 2026

Find out more and apply here: https://wsm-tc.gov.uk/town-council-people/vacancies/ See less

🛍️ Come along to our Monthly Market, and support your local small businesses! 🩷🗓️ We will be joined by a wonderful bunch...
22/06/2026

🛍️ Come along to our Monthly Market, and support your local small businesses! 🩷

🗓️ We will be joined by a wonderful bunch of local businesses and makers on the last Saturday of every month (excluding December) in our wonderful and atmospheric Courtyard!

🧡 With our wide and wonderful range of local stallholders and businesses, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect gift for a loved one (or yourself!). Our stallholders also change regularly, meaning every month has a unique mix of stalls!

🍴 Clara’s Café will have its usual tempting treats, alongside some occasional seasonal specialities!

🎟️ Entry to the Monthly Market is FREE, FREE, FREE!

Today we have been creating kindness rocks at Weston Museum with North Somerset LGBT+ Forum! Thank you to everyone who h...
20/06/2026

Today we have been creating kindness rocks at Weston Museum with North Somerset LGBT+ Forum!

Thank you to everyone who has come out and we hope to see some kindness rocks out and about soon!🪨🌈

🌟 Discover the wonders of science this summer at Weston Museum, where will will have a fantatsic programme of paid works...
19/06/2026

🌟 Discover the wonders of science this summer at Weston Museum, where will will have a fantatsic programme of paid workshops alongside our FREE exhibition, WOW! Amazing Science in Children’s Books.

Our events include:

🧸 Friday 10 July – Crazy Science Toddler Crafts with Art in Mind
🍎 Sat 11 July - What We Eat Workshop with Devon Science
🧪 Fri 24 July - Science Experiments Sensory and Messy Play with Art in Mind
🔬 Thursday 30 July - Science Extravaganza Workshop with Art in Mind
🫀 Wednesday 19 August - What Are We Made Of Workshop with Devon Science
🌌 Wednesday 19 August - Outer Space Pub Quiz

Spaces for workshops are limited, so book early to avoid dissapointment!

Link to Weston Museum Ticket Source, where you can browse all of our upcoming workshops:
www.ticketsource.com/westonmuseum

🎤 Cat Lodge, Regional Archaeologist for the National Trust, will be talking at Weston Museum on Thursday 23 July about m...
18/06/2026

🎤 Cat Lodge, Regional Archaeologist for the National Trust, will be talking at Weston Museum on Thursday 23 July about managing archaeological sites in light of the climate and nature crises, and the challenges and opportunities that arise from this work! 💬

Times:
2.30pm – 3.30pm

Cost:
Entry Fee: Pay what you can. There is a voluntary suggested price of £3.00 per person.

🎟️ Limited Spaces Available: Book your tickets today to secure your place! Booking required to avoid disappointment.

https://www.ticketsource.com/westonmuseum/t-oeekldy

🛁 Dive into the World of Bathbomb Making with Art in mind! 🌊Have you ever dreamed of creating your own bathbombs? Now is...
18/06/2026

🛁 Dive into the World of Bathbomb Making with Art in mind! 🌊

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own bathbombs? Now is your chance to turn that dream into reality! Join us for a beginner’s workshop where ‘Art in Mind’ will guide you through the art of bathbomb making.

Workshop Times:
10:15 – 10:45
11:00 – 11:30
11:45 – 12:15
12:30 – 13:00

Cost:
£6.00 per person (makes 2 bathbombs)

🎟️ Limited Spaces Available: To ensure an intimate and personalised experience, we have limited spaces available. Reserve your spot today to secure your place in this hands-on journey of bathbomb-making and artistic expression!

Ticket Link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/e-rbgeqd

Devon Science presents the What we Eat workshop at Weston Museum on Saturday 11th July 2026! Discover the science behind...
17/06/2026

Devon Science presents the What we Eat workshop at Weston Museum on Saturday 11th July 2026!

Discover the science behind everyday foods through fun experiments, including acids & alkalis, pH testing, rainbow skittles, lemon volcanoes, dancing raisins and crazy custard (oobleck)!🧪 Perfect for curious minds, this interactive session combines learning and fun.

Workshop Times:
10:15 – 11:00
11:30 – 12:15
13:15 – 14:00
14:30 – 15:15

Cost:
£8.50 per person (A parent/guardian needs to stay with their child/children)

🎟️ Limited Spots Available:
Click the link below to book your tickets. Advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment!

https://www.ticketsource.com/westonmuseum/e-glmpyy

Address

Burlington Street
Weston-Super-Mare
BS231PR

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441934621028

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