Weston Museum

Weston Museum's 50th Birthday Exhibition
2025-03-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) and 9 more dates | Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR, United Kingdom
Weston Museum’s 50th Birthday Exhibition
Weston Museum
Friday 07 March 2025 – Saturday 05 July 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on Sundays and Mondays, as well as a one-off closure on Friday 20 June 2025)
An exhibition celebrating Burlington Street’s Museum will be featured in the Community Gallery space at Weston Museum.

This Community Gallery exhibition celebrates 50 years of the museum in the Gaslight building! Did you know that the museum opened here on 30th June 1975?

Produced by a museum volunteer, the exhibition includes; oral histories, newspaper cuttings, and photographs charting the last 50 years, with objects from the stores selected by the South West Heritage Trust curator.

Come and see the story of your local museum, how it was saved when threatened with closure and the support of the Friends of the Museum.

Heritage Talk - Ancient Textiles
2025-03-13 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
Explore historical textiles from the Stone Age to the Romans. considering the technological and cultural influences on clothing styles including handling items and technique demonstrations.
The heritage talk is given by Katherine Bell, Learning Officer at Weston Museum, who is also a practising artist.

Mother's Day Toddler Crafts
2025-03-14 10:15 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
💐 Art in Mind presents our Toddler Crafts! Our theme this month is Mother’s Day! 💘
Prepare for a colourful and sensory-filled time as you’ll have the chance to create 5 sensory and crafty activities, this month with a special Mother’s Day twist. The best part? You get to take some of your crafty creations home with you to display and show off!
Times:
10:15 – 11:00
11:15 – 12:00
Cost:
£5.00 per child (parents go free)
🫶🏻 Unleash your creativity: During this engaging session, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in all things Mother’s Day, creating something truly unique.
🥰 Customization at your fingertips: You can personalise your masterpieces to match your unique style and preferences. A perfect match to your personality!
🏡 Take your activities home: Once your creations are all complete, it’s time to take them home with you! Arms loaded full of activities, you can proudly show them off to your family and friends.
🎨 All Equipment Provided: We’ll provide all the necessary materials and tools to take part. Just bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to dive into this crafty adventure.
🎟️ 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/e-pqyomy
Please note: Safety guidelines and precautions will be followed throughout the workshop to ensure a clean and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Wooden Heart Family Tree Workshop
2025-03-15 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
🌲 Get Crafty with Art in Mind: Wooden Heart Family Tree Workshop! 🌳
Get in touch with your family roots and join us for a wonderful workshop where you’ll create your very own wooden family tree, complete with name places for your loved ones. Once complete, they’re mounted into box frames and create a one-of-a-kind home decoration. Whether you choose to make one for yourself, or for someone special, this workshop promises a delightful crafting experience. All equipment will be provided – just bring yourself and a sprinkle of imagination!
Workshop Times:
10:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 14:00
Cost:
£15.00 per person
🎁 A Handcrafted Gift with Heart: Looking for a heartfelt and unique gift? This fits the bill perfectly! Handmade with love, this charming home decoration is an ideal present for birthdays, housewarming, or any special occasion. Share your skills and gift someone a one-of-a-kind piece that will bring joy and beauty to their space.
✂️ All Equipment Provided: Leave your worries behind as we supply all the necessary materials and equipment for the workshop.
🏡 Add a Touch of DIY Charm to Your Home: Imagine the delight of showcasing your own wooden family tree in your home. Hang it above your fireplace, or on any wall that needs a touch of something sentimental. Every time you see it, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in your crafty creation.
🎟️ Limited Spaces Available: To ensure an intimate and personalized experience, we have limited spaces available. Reserve your spot today to secure your place in this artistic journey of pom pom making!
Ticket Link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/e-vkeajp

Teen Textiles - KS3 Workshops for Home Educators
2025-03-19 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-04-02 10:30 - 11:45 UTC
Hands on and exploratory sessions focusing on learning a textile technique, including its history and practise. This pair of workshop sessions will explore wool felting; both needle felting and wet felting. We will explore some of the history of wool and felted materials before deciding a design and choosing materials. The project resources are then taken home to work on during the break between sessions and in the second session the textile piece is finished to take home.
Dates and Times
Wednesday 19th March – 10:30-11:45
Wednesday 2nd April – 10:30-11:45
Ages and Abilities
These sessions are aimed at key stage 3 level, roughly ages 11-14. If you would like to let us know about any specific considerations for your children then we would welcome this, just get in touch.
Price and How to Book
Tickets cost £15 per attendee for the pair of sessions (including the loan of equipment between sessions and the textile materials of the finished piece) and can be booked via Ticketsource or by popping into or phoning the museum directly.
Attendees will be encouraged to continue their learning at home between sessions by utilising links and resources emailed out.

Friends of the Museum Talk – The Great Train Robbery (of 1963)
2025-03-19 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Join the Friends of Weston-super-Mare Museum for their monthly talk. This month’s speaker is Ian Boskett.
Times:
doors open 14:15
starts 14:30
Cost (admission price includes a cup of tea / coffee and biscuit):
£2.00 for members
£4.00 for non-members

SOLD OUT Pub Quiz
2025-03-19 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
🎉 Join us for our Monthly Pub Quiz! 🎉
Looking for a fun-filled evening of trivia, laughter, and local history? Look no further! Our monthly pub quiz is here, and we can’t wait to challenge your wits and tickle your funny bone.
📅 Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025
⌚ Time: Doors open at 19:00 for a 19:30 start
📍 Location: Weston Museum
🧠 Test your knowledge: Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and form a dream team of up to five members. Together, you’ll delve into a range of intriguing questions covering various topics, including your community’s fascinating history. Sharpen your pencils and get ready to impress with your local expertise!
😂 Laughs guaranteed: Our pub quiz isn’t just about flexing your grey matter; it’s also a night of laughter and good times. Our talented quizmaster will keep you entertained with their witty banter and hilarious trivia challenges.
🎟️ 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!
💰 Cost: Participation is only £5.00 per team, making it an affordable and fantastic way to spend an evening with your friends. Split the cost and have a blast without breaking the bank!
Join us for our monthly pub quiz and let the games begin!
Ticket Link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/pub-quiz/e-meyqrj

SOLD OUT Flat Holm and Steep Holm: A Talk About Both Islands
2025-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London)
Tim Orrell from Cardiff Council and Steve Parker from the Kenneth Allsop Memorial Trust present an educational and informative talk about the histories of both Flat Holm and Steep Holm Islands!
Times:
doors open: 19:00talk starts: 19:30talk ends (approximately): 20:30
Cost:
£5.00 per person
🎟️ Limited Spaces Available: Book your tickets today to secure your place! Booking required to avoid disappointment.
Ticket Link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/t-gakmxvq

Spring Fondant Making Workshop
2025-03-22 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
🐇 Unleash your inner artist with The Icing Centre: Spring Fondant Making Workshop! 🐤
Join us and Annie for a delightfully delicious workshop where we’ll all try our hand at making some fantastic fondant accessories, from bunnies, to different types of baby bird! All the necessary equipment will be provided – all you need to bring is yourself!
Workshop Times:
10:00 – 11:00
12:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 15:00
Cost:
£10.00 per person
🌳 Unleash your creativity: During this engaging 60-minute session, Annie will show you how to make 3 different animals made from delicious fondant, ready to go on a cake or be enjoyed as they are!
🎂 All Equipment Provided: We’ll provide all the necessary materials and tools you need to create your edible treats. Just bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness.
🎟️ Limited Spaces Available: To ensure an intimate and personalized experience, we have limited spaces available. Reserve your spot today to secure your place!
Ticket Link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/e-xjavrk

Mother's Day Sand Art Workshop
2025-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
🌷 Rainbow Sands presents our Mother’s Day Sand Art Workshop! ⭐
Prepare for a colourful and sand-filled time as we dive into a variety of themed activities. Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you’ll get the chance to take part in 4 separate activities that ignite your imagination.
Workshop Times:
10:00 – 10:45
11:00 – 11:45
12:00 – 12:45
Cost:
£9.00 per person
🏡 Take your activities home: Once your creations are all complete, it’s time to take them home with you! Arms loaded full of activities, you can proudly show them off to your family and friends. Activities include: sand art picture, sand art bracelet or scratch art wristband, personalise a coaster and colouring in! Please note that activities may be subject to change.
🎟️ Limited spots available: Due to the popularity of our Sand Art Workshops, 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/e-aevovp

🛍️ Monthly Market 🩷
2025-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
🛍️ 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!

Heritage Talk - Greek Easter
2025-04-03 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
Find out about the ‘other’ Easter and why. The heritage talk is given by museum volunteer, Chris Fisher, who lived on the island of Zakynthos for 10 years. Chris experienced Easter the Greek way, which is celebrated slightly different on the mainland and on each island.

Spring Messy Play
2025-04-04 11:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London)
🐰 Art in Mind presents our first ever Messy Play! Our theme this month is Spring and Easter! 🥚
Prepare for a fun-filled session, with a different range of sensory and messy play activities for your little ones to build, imagine, experience, investigate, explore, and create.
Times:
11:00 – 12:00
13:00 – 14:00
Cost:
£8.00 per child (maximum 1 adult per child)
💥 Messy Fun: During this sensory session, you will have the opportunity to get messy with a range of 7 activities.
🎨 Equipment Provided: We’ll provide the messy materials and tools to take part. You just need to bring yourself, a towel and a change of clothes, we will get messy!
🎟️ 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!
Please note: Safety guidelines and precautions will be followed throughout the workshop to ensure a clean and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Ticket Link:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/e-ajlexo
Please note: Safety guidelines and precautions will be followed throughout the workshop to ensure a clean and enjoyable experience for all participants.
