Weston Museum

Amazing Artefacts - Home Educators Monthly Sessions
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Summer Season of Amazing Artefacts – Home Educators Monthly Sessions!
Each month, we will take part in a variety of different hands on activities inspired by one or more items from the collections. Each season, we will explore a new theme, which for the Summer Season will be ‘Performing Viking Myths’. For this season we will be accompanied for 2 of the sessions by members of the Wayfarers drama group who are based at the Theatre in the Hut, one session of which will be out offsite at the theatre. In our first session we will explore some Viking stories and myths, looking at the historical backgrounds to characters and clothing etc. Then in the second session, members of the Wayfarers group will join us in the museum to explore acting skills, leading in to an informal performance for accompanying grown ups at the theatre in the third session.
Dates
Summer season dates are as follows:
Wednesday 11th June
Wednesday 9th July
Wednesday 13th August
Accompanying Adults
Tickets need to be purchased for each child attending, but grown ups do not need to purchase a separate ticket. It usually works best for the children who need that extra bit of support (such as those who are younger, less confident or need extra help with engaging), if grown ups stay and join in with activities. Whereas for older, more confident or more self-directed children it is usually fine for grown ups to not stay in the session, although they will need to stay within the museum building whilst the session is taking place.
Price and How to Book
Tickets cost £19.50 per child for the 3 month seasonal block and can be booked via Ticketsource or by popping into or phoning the museum directly.
The seasons work best when booked as a 3 month block as all the learning ties in together and learners can get familiar with who the other attendees will be joining for a season. The sessions don’t require any pre-existing knowledge in order to enjoy them, so if you aren’t sure whether you can attend all 3 sessions it doesn’t prohibit you from enjoying the other 2 and we advise still booking the season. It does work out cheaper per session to book all three together rather than paying for 3 single sessions on the day and it means that you know there will be a space reserved for you rather than risking being turned away on the day if the session is full (we keep maximum numbers restricted to enable more 1-2-1 engagement).
Attendees will be encouraged to continue their learning at home between sessions by utilising links and resources emailed out.
Rusty Club (YAC) Membership – Please note that we do some of the same crafts or activities in Rusty Club sessions as we do in Home Educator sessions, so if you decide to join in with both programmes there may be some sessions with duplicated topics, so we tend to advise choosing one programme or the other.

Designing Terry Pratchett's Discworld - 30 Years of Paul Kidby's Illustrations
2025-08-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) and 4 more dates | Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR, United Kingdom
Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld – 30 Years of Paul Kidby’s Illustrations
Weston Museum
Saturday 24 May 2025 – Saturday 30 August 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday, as well as closing for a private function on Friday 20 June 2025)
This summer, join us at Weston Museum for a magical exhibition celebrating the imaginative world of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld through the illustrations of Paul Kidby.
Opening on 24th May 2025, this family-friendly exhibition offers a stunning selection of Paul’s work, providing visitors a rare opportunity to see how the colourful, and often humorous, inhabitants of Discworld ® are brought to life, from early sketches to the final masterpieces.
The exhibition celebrates the decades-long collaboration between Paul and renowned author Sir Terry Pratchett, showcasing artwork from Kidby’s 30-year career as Discworld character designer and illustrator.
Sir Terry Pratchett’s award-winning Discworld ® series is set on a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants that are stood on the back of a giant turtle where wizards, witches, and magical creatures abound. The first book, The Colour of Magic was published in in 1983, and the series continued until the posthumous publication of the forty-first novel, The Shepherd’s Crown after Pratchett’s untimely death in 2015.
The exhibition will highlight Paul Kidby’s creative process, showcasing sketches, prints, paintings, and sculpture. Visitors to the exhibition will see original artwork from across the Discworld ® canon, including The Colour of Magic, The Shepherd’s Crown, and The Art of Discworld.
Discworld® is a registered trademark of Dunmanifestin Ltd. Dunmanifestin Ltd. owns the intellectual property rights of the late Sir Terry Pratchett.
This exhibition is a touring exhibition from St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery.

Woodland Friends: Butterflies
2025-08-14 10:30 - 11:15 (Europe/London) | Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR, United Kingdom
🍃 Flower and Doe Theatre Co presents another fantastic event; Woodland Friends: Butterflies! 🦋
Prepare for a sensory-filled, exciting time exploring the world of butterflies. 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/t-yaojyao

Punch and Judy Shows
2025-08-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-15 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-15 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-08-15 14:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-29 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-29 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-08-29 14:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR, United Kingdom
FREE – Join us and Professor Paul Wheeler for our yearly Punch and Judy Shows!
📅 Dates and Times: Friday 1 August, Friday 15 August, Friday 29 August at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and 14:00. No need to prebook – just turn up and enjoy!
Please note the Museum does have a maximum capacity, and once this has been reached, entry to the Museum will be first come first serve on a one in one out basis. We thank you for your understanding and patience!

Spielberg Films Quiz
2025-08-20 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR, United Kingdom
🎬 Steven Spielberg is undoubtedly one of the greatest directors of all time. He’s been called the greatest filmmaker of all time. His movies have made billions of dollars. He’s won countless awards. 🏆
🎞️ How well do YOU know director Steven Spielberg and his films? Now is your time to find out with our Spielberg Films Quiz! 🎥
📅 Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025
⌚ Time: Doors open at 19:00 for a 19:30 start
💰 Cost: £5.00 per team (maximum 5 members per team)
😂 Mini Games too!: Our pub quiz isn’t just about questions, it’s about fun too! In the middle of the Quiz, we have our own version of Bingo. Costs £1.00 to enter, cash preferred.
🎟️ Prebook your tables now: To ensure you secure a spot, we highly recommend pre-booking your tables. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the ultimate pub quiz experience!
Ticket Link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/t-eaoerly

Three Little Pigs Shows
2025-08-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-22 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-22 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-08-22 14:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR, United Kingdom
FREE – Join us and Professor Paul Wheeler for his take on the Three Little Pigs!
📅 Dates and Times: Friday 8 August, Friday 22 August at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and 14:00. No need to prebook – just turn up and enjoy!
Please note the Museum does have a maximum capacity, and once this has been reached, entry to the Museum will be first come first serve on a one in one out basis. We thank you for your understanding and patience!

A Date With A Dinosaur! Welcome to the Iguanodon Restaurant
2025-08-28 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Ellenborough Park West – Wellbeing Park, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1XH
Arts company Emerald Ant and Weston Museum, are pleased to present the Iguanodon Restaurant, a wonderfully quirky piece of free street theatre coming to Ellenborough Park West in Weston-super-Mare on Thursday 28th August. A furious romp through 50 years of ground-breaking scientific discoveries that changed how we see the world, ‘Iggy’ the Iguanodon provides family fun for Dino lovers of all ages.
Fossil-fuelled fun ensues as the dinner guests in the Iguanodon Restaurant, famous dinosaur hunters William Buckland, Gideon Mantell, Mary Anning and Richard Owen wrangle over their amazing fossil finds.

Is it a bird? A giant fish? An ancient crocodile? They debate questions around extinction and evolution – how come dinosaurs no longer exist? What does the stone beneath our feet tell us about the world? And what’s really in that blancmange? Find out in this highly visual, funny and peculiar performance, which will have British Sign Language interpretation.

Perfect for families the Iggy performances (taking place at 12.30pm and 2.30pm) will be accompanied on the Dino Day by a drop-in workshop – children (age 4 to 104!) can learn more about fossils, dinosaurs and of course about their local museum. Roll your sleeves up and get creative with some brilliant activities:

Measure Up: How big is the longest dinosaur? Come and learn some fun facts and see just how huge these dinosaurs were that roamed the Earth!
Badge Making: Get creative and be inspired by the Iggy Performance. Create your very own badge to take home as a special souvenir of the day.
Book Nook: Take some time out to sit quietly under the tree and read all about dinosaurs, fossils and other amazing facts from the era of the dinosaurs!
Scavenger Hunt: A more in-depth quiz for keen Dino hunters, finding clues and drawings around the park… who knows what you will find?
Fossil Frenzy: What will you find in the sand? Perhaps some fossils from long ago? How will you know what they are, can you identify them? Have fun learning and exploring!

Please note:

The park has no public toilets on site. The nearest toilets are on the seafront here: https://www.visit-westonsupermare.com/…/public-toilets
Parking is on street in the surrounding area.
Please do bring a picnic and make the most of the day!

Sensory Exploration Movement Class
2025-08-28 10:30 - 11:15 (Europe/London) | Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR, United Kingdom
Join us and Tabitha Cameron-Kettle for a NEW Sensory Exploration Movement Class, here at Weston Museum!
Located in our Upper Function Suite, this workshop explores how movement can help us express ourselves, with the help of props and fabrics.
Workshop Times:
10:30 – 11:15
Cost:
£5.00 per person (accompanying adults do not need a ticket; the age recommended by the organiser is 4+ as the workshop is not suitable for babies)
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/t-garqplx

🛍️ Monthly Market 🩷
2025-08-30 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR, United Kingdom
🛍️ 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!
❓ Looking to be a stallholder at our Monthly Markets ❓ Please fill out the registration form here: https://forms.gle/wGkoxPTQmBfoqJHF9 and we will be in touch in 5 working days!
