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Somerset County Museum
Somerset County Museum
There is a rich variety of objects on show at the Museum relating to the County of Somerset to intrigue and stir the imagination. There are toys and dolls, fossils, fine silver and pottery and a rich collection of archaeological items. You can follow the fortunes of the Somerset Light Infantry as they carried out their campaigns across the world. The Friends of Taunton Castle have been established to help promote the museum and fund special projects. New members are welcome.
Somerset County Museum situated in Taunton Castle.
Display & reference collections of ceramics, antiquities, industrial history, geology, dolls, coins & medals in and around Great Hall of the castle. Military Museum. Exhibitions throughout year.
Tel: 01823 320201
Set in the historic building of Taunton Castle are displays and exhibits relating to natural and human history of the County of Somerset including the Somerset Military Museum.
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