Somerset Military Museum

The Somerset Military Museum tells the story of the regiments of Somerset in war and peacetime. The gallery complements the story of Somerset, which is told in the main museum.

The Somerset Military Museum features the history of the following regiments:

· Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert’s)
· Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry
· West Somerset Yeomanry
· North Somerset Yeomanry
· Somerset Militia, Rifle Volunteers and Territorials
· The Light Infantry and its successor regiment, The Rifles

The gallery introduces visitors to the wider background of the formation and development of Somerset’s regiments, and explores why soldiers fight for their country.

The regimental archives of the Somerset Light Infantry, as well as some North and West Somerset Yeomanry records, are held at the Somerset Heritage Centre.

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Venue Details

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Address

Museum of Somerset Taunton Castle Castle Green
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4AA
England

Links

Telephone

  • 01823 333434

Entry Charges

Free Entry

 
  • Opening Hours

    10.00am – 5.00pm
    (last entry 4.30pm)
    Tuesday to Saturday, and Bank Holiday Mondays.

    The museum is also open on occasional Sundays for special events.

    The museum is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, and for a week in January for essential maintenance.

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  • Venue Services
    • Adult lectures and courses held
    • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
    • General guide to collections available
    • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
    • Public access available to collections information
    • Secondary school education service available
  • Venue Facilities
    • Baby changing facilities
    • Education facilities available
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Library with public access
    • Meeting room available
    • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
    • Shop
    • Study facilities

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At a glance

Museum of Somerset Taunton Castle Castle Green
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4AA
England

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