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Join us for Toddler Explorers: Wash Day on Friday Join us for Toddler Explorers: Wash Day on Friday 4 September. Prepare to get wet!
Smiles all around 😊 Visited the Play Experience ye Smiles all around 😊
Visited the Play Experience yet? With just a few weeks of the summer holidays remaining, ideas for keeping the kids entertained may be running low.💡 A trip to The Museum of Somerset and The Play Experience could be the perfect answer.👏

🎟Kids go free, and adult tickets are £5, or £4 when pre-booked online.

📸 @sm_hendry_photography 

#somersetplayexperience #smiles #happykids #happyparents #retrotoys #retrogames
🌟 Little explorers wanted! 🌟 Join us at the Museu 🌟 Little explorers wanted! 🌟

Join us at the Museum of Somerset for Toddler Explorers, now bookable right through to March. 

What is there to look forward to?
🎨 Themed arts & crafts 📚 A delightful storytime
🔎 Active learning inspired by real museum objects

Expect stories, crafts, play and plenty of opportunities to learn and explore together.

📍 Museum of Somerset
 📅 Monthly from September to March
 🎟️ Booking essential

Book now via the link in our bio or visit: swheritage.org.uk/events 

 #ToddlerExplorers #SomersetFamilies #ToddlerActivities #FamilyDaysOut #LearningThroughPlay #SomersetMums #SomersetDads #ThingsToDoInSomerset #EarlyYearsActivities #TauntonFamilies #MuseumFun
4 Things For kids to do Instead of Screen Time. 1️ 4 Things For kids to do Instead of Screen Time. 1️⃣Make a puppet and have a puppet show - it doesn't need to be complicated, even a spoon with eyes behind a table works!👀2️⃣Go to the park and fly a kite - this is extra fun if you have two and make it into a competition🏆3️⃣Master new skipping skills - have you ever trried skipping with high knees?🦵4️⃣Explore The Play Experience - if you  find youself near Taunton, The Play Experience has lots to offer. Kids can learn to play Chess or Draughts, Hula Hoop, dress up and get creative. You can also point out things you had as a kid, and explain why it was better than their Ipad♟️Kids go FREE, Adults £5 on the door or £4 prebooking online 🎟️ Which idea do you think you will try? Or if you have anymore, leave them in the comments to inspire others✨

#ScreenFreeKids #SomersetPlayExperience #ActiveKids #learningthroughplay
Just two days to go until Ilminster Ring Discovery Just two days to go until Ilminster Ring Discovery Day! 💍

See the remarkable Ring and coins from the hoard, join in with some family-friendly activities and even see a live 3D print demonstration of the ring. 🎨🖼️ 🖨️

Drop in, all activities are free.

📍 @ilminsterartscentre, Ilminster
📅 Thursday 20 August | 10.00 am – 3.00 pm

Come along and uncover a fascinating piece of Roman history! 🏺💍

With thanks to @aceagrams, @artfund, The Headley Trust, Wolfson Foundation alongside the Friends of The Museum of Somerset, Ilminster Town Council, Taunton U3A and Ilminster Education Foundation.

#RomanRing #DiscoveryDay #Ilminster #IlminsterTownCouncil #RomanSomerset #CoinHoard #FamilyActivities @somersetcouncil @somersetlibraries
💍 Less than a week to go! ✨ Discover one of the S 💍 Less than a week to go! ✨

Discover one of the South West’s most extraordinary Roman finds at Ilminster Ring Discovery Day.

💍 See the remarkable Ring and a selection of coins from the hoard
🎨 Screen print a bespoke design
🪙 Mint yourself into a Roman coin
💎 Decorate your own wearable ring
🖨️ See a 3D replica ring and watch a live 3D printing demonstration
📸 Share the story behind your favourite ring
🎨 Explore artwork created by local school pupils

Drop in, all activities are FREE and suitable for all ages!

📍 @ilminsterartscentre, Ilminster
📅 Thursday 20 August | 10.00 am – 3.00 pm

With thanks to @aceagrams, @artfund, The Headley Trust, Wolfson Foundation alongside the Friends of The Museum of Somerset, @ilminster_town_council, Taunton U3A and Ilminster Education Foundation.

Image Credits: Ilminster Roman Gold Finger Ring side view © South West Heritage Trust
SWHT Curator of Archaeology Amal Khreisheh © South West Heritage Trust

#Ilminster #RomanRing #Romans #SomersetEvents #DiscoveryDay #TheHeadleyTrust #WolfsonFoundation @somersetcouncil @somersetlibraries
🎨✨ Still wondering whether Adult Messy Play is for 🎨✨ Still wondering whether Adult Messy Play is for you?

Imagine colourful paints, intriguing textures, hands-on activities and the freedom to explore without any pressure to create something perfect.

There are no rules, no expectations and no finished masterpiece to aim for. Just space to experiment, be curious and enjoy the process.

Whether you're creative every day or haven't picked up a paintbrush in years, everyone is welcome.

We're just days away and there are still a few tickets available for this Saturday's session. If you've been thinking about coming along, now's the perfect time to book your place.

📅 This Saturday (15 August)
 📍 Museum of Somerset
 🎟️ To book, check out our bio

📸South Agency

#AdultMessyPlay #Tauton #WhatsOnThisWeekend #CreativeWellbeing #GetCreative #SomersetEvents 🎨✨
🎨✨ We want to see what you've been creating in The 🎨✨ We want to see what you've been creating in The Play Experience!

Have you drawn a masterpiece on the Etch A Sketch,  made something brilliant on the writing boards, or created a fun character on the magnetic board?

Share your photos in the comments or send us a DM. We’ll be resharing our favourite creations on our Stories! 💙

#SomersetPlayExperience #EtchASketch #ShareYourCreations #KidsCreations
🚨 Adults deserve to play too!🚨 Ready to switch of 🚨 Adults deserve to play too!🚨

Ready to switch off, get creative, and embrace the chaos? Join us for a one-of-a-kind Messy Play For Grown Ups with no rules, no pressure, and absolutely no expectations.

Come as you are. Leave the inner critic at the door.

#MessyPlayForAdults #UniqueExperience #SomersetEvents #TauntonEvents #WeekendPlans #CreativeEscape #AdultActivities #FeelGoodFun #GetMessy
Here are 5 things to try at The Play Experience: 🌕 Here are 5 things to try at The Play Experience:
🌕Dress up and walk on the moon
🤸Show off your Hula Hoop Skills
⚔️Make a magnet warrior
🎮Play Mario Kart on the Nintendo SNES
✏️Grab a pen and leave your mark
Which one are you going to do first?

P.S. Let us know if you can hula hoop as well as this lady. We'd love to see! 😄
#NintendoSNES #SomersetPlayExperience #DressUp #HulaHoop #Summerholidays #Taunton
🎨✨ When was the last time you made art with absolu 🎨✨ When was the last time you made art with absolutely no expectations?

Finger paint. Splash. Smear. Make a glorious mess.

Join Art Psychotherapist Stacey Kiely for Art with Abandon: Messy Play for Grown Ups and spend an hour letting go of perfectionism, quieting the inner critic, and rediscovering the joy of creating just for the sake of it.

No experience needed. No rules. No pressure.

🗓Saturday 15 August
🕑2:00-3:00pm

Head to EXPLORE THE PLAY EXPERIENCE page and scroll down to events to find out more and book🎟

📸Jacob Lund 
📸 South Agency

#craftworkshop #adultworkshop #paint #art #relax
🚗💖🚂🪖🧸 From toy soldiers in the sandpit to cars zoo 🚗💖🚂🪖🧸
From toy soldiers in the sandpit to cars zooming across the carpet and the excitement of opening a new Polly Pocket, every toy has a story.
Discover them in PLAY, our interactive exhibition celebrating toys, games, and play through the generations.
💭 What's the one toy that instantly takes you back to childhood?

🎟️ Find out more - link in bio.
🧸✨ Step back into childhood at our Childhood and F 🧸✨ Step back into childhood at our Childhood and Fun Archives Pop-Up this Thursday! With plenty to explore and lots of fun activities, there's something for everyone. Come and join us!

#ThisWeek #ThisThursday #Archives #SomersetPlayExperience #KidsDayOut
☀️ Looking for summer holiday inspiration? 🎲 Dress ☀️ Looking for summer holiday inspiration?
🎲 Dress up. Create. Play games. Get hands-on.
This summer, discover PLAY at the Museum of Somerset and explore even more family-friendly events across South West Heritage Trust sites.
Here's a few with a 'play' theme. From Ancient Games Days to Farm Play Days, there's plenty to keep curious minds busy throughout the holidays.

🔗 Visit swheritagetrust.org.uk/events
Tag someone you'd bring along

#MuseumOfSomerset #SouthWestHeritageTrust #SomersetDaysOut #FamilyFun #KidsActivities #SummerHolidays #ThingsToDoInSomerset #FamilyAdventure #Play
🎉 Get ready to play because PLAY is ready for you! 🎉 Get ready to play because PLAY is ready for you! 🎉
The Play Experience has arrived, and everyone's invited.
Step into a world of imagination, creativity and discovery, where you can game, build, create and explore together. Whether you're coming with friends, family, grandparents, little ones or simply bringing your own curiosity, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
✨ Interactive experiences
🎮 Hands-on activities
🎨 Creative challenges
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages
Come and discover where play can take you. We can't wait to welcome you!
🎟️ Book online and save on your visit.
#SomersetPlayExperience #NowOpen #Summerholiday #Kidsdayout #Kidsactivities #familydayout
⚔️ Love Assassin's Creed? Ever wondered what games ⚔️ Love Assassin's Creed? Ever wondered what games people played in the past?
Join us this Wednesday to learn Nine Men's Morris, a game enjoyed for centuries, and craft your own board to take home!
🎲 Learn to play
🎨 Get creative
🏠 Take your game home
Can't make Wednesday? Don't worry, we've got another session on 26 August - dont miss out!

Head to EXPLORE THE PLAY EXPERIENCE page and look for events to book 🎟

#ninemensmorris #assassinscreed #craftagame #workshop #thisweek
✨ A remarkable Roman treasure is coming to Ilminst ✨ A remarkable Roman treasure is coming to Ilminster for a day ✨

This August, the extraordinary Ilminster Roman Ring will be on display at @ilminsterartscentre for a special day of discovery.

Get up close to this fascinating Somerset treasure, enjoy family-friendly activities, and uncover the story behind one of the South West’s most remarkable archaeological finds!

FREE entry, just drop in. 

📅 Thursday 20 August | 10.00 am – 3.00 pm
📍 Ilminster Arts Centre

With thanks to @aceagrams, @artfund, The Headley Trust, Wolfson Foundation alongside the Friends of The Museum of Somerset, @ilminster_town_council, Taunton U3A and Ilminster Education Foundation.

Image credit: Ilminster Roman Gold Finger Ring © South West Heritage Trust

#RomanRing #Ilminster #DiscoveryDay #TheMuseumOfSomerset #RomanHistory #Somerset #RomanTreasure
🐑 Looking for a family activity this weekend? How 🐑 Looking for a family activity this weekend?

How about our Family Aardman Model Making Workshop where both adults and children will create their own Aardman character with guidance from an expert model maker. 

📆25 July 2026

Choose the same character and enjoy a friendly family competition, or make different characters and take them home to create your own Aardman adventures.

🚨 But be QUICK!
⭐ The first session is SOLD OUT
🎟️ Limited places remain for the second session.

To book, head to EXPLORE THE PLAY EXPERIENCE and scroll down to the bottom for events listings (🔗 in bio)

#AardmanWorkshop #FamilyFun #FamilyActivities #WeekendPlans #ThingsToDoWithKids #Aardman #CreativeFamilyFun #ModelMaking #SomersetEvents #TauntonEvents #WhatsOnSomerset #FamilyDayOut #CreativeKids #SchoolHolidayActivities #MakeAndCreate
Here is what's happening at The Museum over the Su Here is what's happening at The Museum over the Summer Holidays🌟

🗓Key dates to remember:
▪️The Play Experience🛝 Saturday 25 July - Saturday 10 October
▪️Aardman Workshops🐶 Saturday 25 July
▪️Craft a Game from the Past Workshops🎲Wednesday 29 July & Wednesday 26 August
▪️Art with Abandon: Messy Play for Grown Ups🎨 Saturday 15 August

Don't forget we also have drop in crafts every Tuesday and Thursday!

#WhatsOnSomerset #SummerHolidays #SomersetPlayExperience #KidsActivities
The countdown is on! ⏰ Here's a sneak peek at the The countdown is on! ⏰
Here's a sneak peek at the incredible fit-up happening behind the scenes as we prepare for The Play Experience. This interactive exhibition invites visitors to create, explore and rediscover favourite toys and games, sharing memories and enjoying playful experiences together, whatever their age. We can't wait to welcome you! ✨

#behindthescenes #somersetplayexperience #sneakpeek #openingsoon
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