Drop into the Museum for storytelling, songs and crafts inspired by children's books.

Discover Cultural Connections, a major programme of contemporary art, archaeology and community engagement developed for Somerset Art Weeks.

Join us on a tour of Taunton looking at the history of civil war and religion.

Join us for October Half Term for a fun-filled week packed with engaging crafts, activities and friendly farmyard animals.

This October half term enjoy three days of family-friendly activities inspired by life in Roman Britain and celebrate the arrival of the Ilminster Ring.

Celebrate Somerset’s woolly heritage this October half term by crafting a clay sheep and trying some weaving with colourful wool.

Discover the Royal Photographic Society's International Photography Exhibition 167, the world's longest-running photography exhibition.

Join author Chris Lewis in uncovering the secrets of Exon Domesday, the oldest but least well-known surviving manuscript from the Domesday survey of 1086.

Gets hands on with ancient crafts and discover history with your family at this interactive tour through the ages.

Bring your book and read with a cuppa and a biscuit in quiet camaraderie in the Library surrounded by the written history of Somerset.

A fascinating yet concise one hour tour with a focus on the historically significant Church Square within Taunton.

Transition into the darker half of the year as we celebrate and delve into the traditions of Samhain!

A session aimed at helping researchers improve their confidence with original documents.

Explore archaeological reconstructions from prehistory to the medieval period on a guided tour.

Discover through play and active learning at our monthly toddler activity sessions.

Get into the festive spirit with this beginner friendly sewing workshop, where you make your own Robin tree-decoration.

Get into the festive spirit with this beginner friendly sewing workshop, where you make your own Christmas Jumper tree-decoration.

Drop in for a coffee and get creative with clay (for adults.)

These new Paint Your Clay sessions are a relaxed drop-in opportunity to paint your clay creation using our colourful range of underglazes.

Come along and have a go at making your own rag rug and find out more about the history of this colourful craft. 

Sculpt a ceramic gonk, a lovable guardian from Scandinavian folklore, at this cosy, creative workshop for adults.

Discover through play and active learning at our monthly toddler activity sessions.

Delve into the fascinating history of Devon's seaside resorts.

Learn about the last bottle brick kiln in Somerset and enjoy a guided tour around the Museum followed by a tile-making demonstration.

Step back more than 5,000 years and explore the remarkable crafts behind Ötzi, the world’s most famous prehistoric mummy, in this immersive hands-on workshop.

An exhibition of original maps from the collections of the Devon Heritage Centre, ranging from the 16th to the 20th century.

Make magical memories this Christmas and join us for plenty of festive cheer.

Come along to our drop-in Q & A surgery. The archives team will be on hand to give one-to-one guidance and support with all your research questions and queries.

Get creative this Christmas by making a clay tea light holder, plus festive paper decorations to take home. Don't forget to wear your Christmas jumper!

Join Julia Langley from Sewing Box Somerset, for this fun Christmas craft workshop

Meet the Vikings of Draca Beordor in the longhall, enjoy Viking crafts and combat demonstrations, strike a Viking coin, follow the monster trail and take part in hands-on activities.

Learn how to make a stunning, fully-biodegradable Christmas wreath using a mixture of living and dried flowers.

Visit Santa Claus in the cosy farmhouse kitchen with exclusive museum and café access and a festive craft.

Join Julia Langley from Sewing Box Somerset, for this fun Christmas craft workshop

Gather around the Christmas tree for a cosy evening of carol singing, mulled cider, festive activities and seasonal cheer.

Sculpt an adorable Highland cow out of clay at this sell-out workshop back by demand.

Join Archive Researcher Rachel Ponting for a metaphorical journey on Devon’s roads and bridges from the 18th century onwards.

Celebrate the turning of the year, the Winter Solstice, in our Anglo Saxon Hall!

Join us for family Christmas crafts to make and take home.

Join our Local Studies Librarian for a look into the printed collections held in the Somerset and West Country Studies Libraries.

Step behind the closed doors of the archive strongrooms and discover how the collections are cared for, with a chance to see some prize documents up close.

Back by demand! Craft a charming ceramic bird ornament at this easy-going, enjoyable clay workshop for adults.

Craft a stunning ceramic flower wreath from clay perfect for Easter and Mother's Day. A relaxing and creative workshop for adults of all abilities.