North Somerset Museum, W-S-M
| Published: 31st May 2008 15:31 |
Quite a neat little place, with everything from dolls and old pottery through to displays on the history of North Somerset/Weston from prehistoric times to the present. Includes a mock-up of a Victorian dentist's surgery, a typical Weston house from 1900, and lots and lots of stuff about seaside holidays down the ages.
There's something for all the family...
- Experience Clara's cottage, a typical Weston house from 1900s
- Explore the area's natural history & see and hear the animals of the night
- Investigate archaeology of the Mendips and the moors and see evidence of an Iron Age massacre
- Find out about the history of seaside holidays
- Discover life on the home front during World War 2
- Visit a victorian dentist and a chemist shop, with its pills and potions
- See wedding dresses from the past and other historic costume
Visit a museum shop and have a browse, all packed with gifts and souvenirs to suit everyone's tastes.
- Hands on children's activities
- Activity corner for under 5s
- Disabled toilet & baby changing facilities
- School and group visits are welcome by appointment
Throughout the year there are loads of exciting Exhibitions and Events.
Open Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm
North Somerset Museum
Burlington Street
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1PR
Tel; 01934 621028
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