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ExhibitionFREE with Museum Unlimited

Somerset Art Weeks:Cultural Connections

 12th September 2026–5th December 2026

@ Somerset Rural Life Museum

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

Talks & ToursTicketed event

Cultural Connections:How to be a Human

 1st October 2026Limited spaces

@ Somerset Rural Life Museum

Join Charles Foster, a New York Times-bestselling-author for a thought-provoking talk exploring what it means to be human.

Courses & WorkshopsTicketed event

Expressive Charcoal Drawing Workshop

 3rd October 2026This date is fully booked

@ Somerset Rural Life Museum

Join artist Kate Lynch to learn the techniques used in expressive charcoal drawing, using locally grown willow charcoal.

Talks & ToursTicketed event

Cultural Connections:Artists in Conversation

 10th October 2026This date is fully booked

@ Somerset Rural Life Museum

Join us for a special Artists in Conversation event with Candace Bahouth, Helen Cammock, Gladys Paulus — three internationally acclaimed artists of mixed heritage.

FamilyTicketed event

Toddler Explorers At Somerset Rural Life Museum

 16th October 2026

Plus more dates

@ Somerset Rural Life Museum

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

Courses & WorkshopsTicketed event

Christmas Stained Glass:Copper Foiling Workshop

 17th October 2026Limited spaces

@ Somerset Rural Life Museum

Join stained glass artist Kate Doig for a copper foiling workshop to make Christmas light catchers.

FamilyFREE with Museum Unlimited

October Half Term

 24th October 2026–31st October 2026

@ Somerset Rural Life Museum

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

Courses & WorkshopsTicketed event

Rag Rug Workshop

 14th November 2026

@ Somerset Rural Life Museum

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