Community Gallery Exhibition: History's Best Bits
2026-01-16 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR, United Kingdom
‘History’s Best Bits’ is our latest community exhibition, sharing young people’s favourite elements of local, national, and global history.

The exhibition has been curated by the children in our Young Archaeologists’ Rusty Club and Home Education group, with contributions from Ukrainian families living both in Ukraine and locally. Making the exhibition has enabled the children to share their favourite bits of history, from Ancient Greek and Egyptian times up to World War Two family connections.

Visitors can see hand-made models, collected treasures, photographs, and oral histories, on display during the museum’s normal opening hours until Saturday 28th February.

Stories of Home
2026-01-16 10:00 - 16:00
Stories of Home: Portraits of Our Community
Weston Museum
Saturday 6 December 2025 – Saturday 14 March 2026 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday, as well as closing for Christmas between Friday 19 December 2025 and Saturday 3 January 2026)
A new photographic exhibition at Weston Museum!

A new photographic exhibition opening at Weston Museum offers a vibrant snapshot of life in Weston-super-Mare today. Open from 6 December 2025 to 14 March 2026, Stories of Home: Portraits of our Community brings together a compelling series of self-portraits and personal reflections that illuminate what it means to call Weston-super-Mare ‘home’.

Ahead of the exhibition, members of the community were invited to take part in photography and filming sessions. Stepping in front of the camera, participants were encouraged to look directly into the lens for a photographic self-portrait and to share their thoughts on the idea of ‘home’, and what Weston means to them.

The project captured 120 self-portraits, each offering a candid glimpse into the people and everyday stories that shape the town. Participants were also given the opportunity to record short audio reflections, some of which will feature in a film for the exhibition.

Visitors to the exhibition will also be able to contribute their own stories at open sessions taking place at Weston Museum on Saturday 10 January, Saturday 14 February, and Thursday 5 March 2026. Visitors can have their photographic self-portrait taken, share their thoughts of ‘home’ and see their image added to a display on the community wall.

Stories of Home: Portraits of Our Community has been created in partnership with the South West Heritage Trust, Weston Museum and Weston-super-Mare Town Council, with support from a range of community groups.

Entry to the exhibition is free.

Woodland Friends: Polar Bears
2026-01-16 10:30 - 11:15
🍃 Flower and Doe Theatre Co presents another fantastic event; Woodland Friends: Polar Bears! 🐻‍❄️
Prepare for a sensory-filled, exciting time exploring the world of polar bears. You can expect scrap materials, stories, and play!
Please note: Safety guidelines and precautions will be followed throughout the workshop to ensure a clean and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Workshop Times:
10:30 – 11:15
Cost:
£5.00 per child (accompanying adults do not need a ticket)
Limited spots available: We highly recommend securing your spot in advance. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this exciting and engaging activity!
Ticket Link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/woodland-friends-polar-bears/e-jzjyxr
