Welcome to Weston Museum!
Welcome to Weston Museum!
Discover the story of Weston-super-Mare at Weston Museum, set within a striking historic building! From prehistoric origins to the present day, explore the people, places and moments that have shaped the town and its surrounding area.
Understanding our past helps us make sense of who we are today—and inspires the future we can create together.
With free admission, Weston Museum is open to everyone and is fast becoming one of the town’s must-visit attractions!
(Please note: only assistance animals are permitted in the building)
We are delighted the Dismaland Pinwheel has been loaned to Weston Museum by the artist Banksy. It’s free to visit and makes a wonderful addition to our collection.News & Blog
Groups of children from 2 local schools (Priory Community Secondary in Worle and St Andrew’s Primary in Congresbury) have spent the past year taking part in a project to explore [...]
What’s On
Find out What’s on at Weston Museum by clicking the links
Object Donations
Found something interesting in the attic?
We are often asked if we would like artefacts, however, the North Somerset Collection is managed and curated by the South West Heritage Trust.
They are the people to contact if you want to donate an object to us. Contact South West Heritage Trust directly on 01823 278805 or email museums@swheritage.org.uk.
For more information on object donations, your family history or local history, or if you need an image of an object in the North Somerset Council museum collection please see this page.
Did You Know We Offer?
Reminiscence Boxes
Themed memory boxes containing real and replica items for use in care settings or facilitated sessions
Nostalgia Café
Drop into the Museum on Friday mornings and reminisce with a friendly volunteer using historic items from our themed memory boxes
Craft Café
Learn a new craft from a friendly volunteer or bring your own to the museum to share a skill.
Heritage Talks
Explore a mix of heritage subjects at regular talks in the museum or invite a member of the museum to visit your group.
Schools Handling Boxes
Resource boxes filled with objects, books, images and activities covering a huge range of historical eras and topics
Rusty Young Archaeologists’ Club
Our monthly club for 8-16 year olds to explore history and archaeology with fun hands on activities
Mini Explorer Backpacks
Free to use backpacks designed for toddlers and for children with SEN to explore the galleries with fun objects and resources
Twilight Visits for Cubs, Beavers, Rainbows and Brownies
Exclusive early evening visits to the museum for scouting and guiding groups filled with hands on activities and fun
Collections & Exhibitions
Weston Museum tells the unique story of Weston-super-Mare using objects from the North Somerset Collection and spans pre-history to Weston as we know and love it today. The collection itself is owned by North Somerset Council and is managed and curated by the South West Heritage Trust.