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Coronavirus – Site Closures To All Our Visitors Coronavirus – Site Closures To All Our Visitors At this very concerning time the health and wellbeing of visitors, staff and volunteers is of paramount importance to the South West Heritage Trust. For that reason the Trust has decided to close all its sites to the public from 5.00 pm on Wednesday 18 March. These sites are: The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, Bridgwater Somerset Heritage Centre, Taunton Devon Heritage Centre, Exeter North Devon Record Office, Barnstaple If you have booked and paid in advance for an event, please contact the us via email on museumofsomerset@swheritage.org.uk and we would be happy to provide a refund. We don't yet know when we’ll reopen, but look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we can. In the meantime, thank you very much for your support and understanding. Best wishes from us all and keep safe.
Every Thursday in March you will be able to visit Every Thursday in March you will be able to visit the Tristram Hillier exhibition until 7.00 pm! No need to book, just pop in! There is more information about 'Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier' on our website. Click the link in our bio! #exhibitionlates #lateopening #tristramhillier #visittaunton #visitsomerset #artexhibition #museumofsomerset
The Yoga and Art at the Museum session this evenin The Yoga and Art at the Museum session this evening has already SOLD OUT! However, don't despair - there are two more sessions coming up: on Wed 25 March (morning session) and Wed 1 April (evening session) - Visit our website (link in the bio) for details and BOOK NOW! 🧘‍♀️🙏 #museumofsomerset #yogaandart #yogaatthemuseum #tauntonsomerset #visittaunton #talkuptaunton #positivetaunton #tauntonevents
This week is National Careers Week, so we thought This week is National Careers Week, so we thought we’d introduce you to some of the people that work here at @museumofsomerset and find out more about what they do! Today we say hello to Sean Pringle Kosikowsky! 👋 #NCW2020 #museumcareers #meettheteam #museumofsomerset #museumlife #visittaunton #tauntonsomerset #taunton #talkuptaunton #positivetaunton
Would you like to build your confidence in looking Would you like to build your confidence in looking at art? We have an introductory workshop coming up at the end of March. With limited places, and at only £5 per person, don't hang around - book now on 01823 255088! During the session you will have the opportunity to explore and build confidence in looking at art, focusing on the exhibition 'Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier'. This event has generously been supported by @aceagrams #artworkshop #visitsomerset #visittaunton #artscouncilengland #tristramhillier #museumofsomerset
This week is National Careers Week, so we thought This week is National Careers Week, so we thought we’d introduce you to some of the people that work here at @museumofsomerset Some faces you might recognise if you’ve visited the museum, but others are more ‘behind the scenes’. Today, say hello to Bethan Murray 👋 #ncw2020 #museumcareers #museumcurator #meettheteam #museumofsomerset #museumlife
Painted in 1954 Somerset Lane is an outstanding ex Painted in 1954 Somerset Lane is an outstanding example of Tristram Hillier’s work. It includes two of the recurring symbols found in his Somerset paintings, a road leading into the distance and bare trees. ‘Somerset Lane’ expresses the painter’s sense of isolation and loneliness. IMAGES: Somerset Lane, 1954, Private Collection Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier continues at @MuseumofSomerset until 18 April. #TristramHillier #Painting #BritishArt #BritishArtists #20thCenturyArt #Somerset #MuseumofSomerset #TauntonSomerset #VisitSomerset #VisitTaunton
A massive thank you 😊 to everyone who braved th A massive thank you 😊 to everyone who braved the weather to join us at our ‘Castle Day’ yesterday. We’ve loved seeing your pictures and hearing how much you all enjoyed it too! 🏰🦉 There’s plenty more happening at the museum this half term. Take a look at our website for all the details! #familyfun #tauntonsomerset #taunton #museumofsomerset #visittaunton #visitsomerset #februaryhalfterm #castleday
Exhibition Lates: Every Thursday in March our gall Exhibition Lates: Every Thursday in March our gallery will be open until 7.00 pm, giving you the chance to pop in after work to see our latest exhibition, Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier. #ExhibitionLates #TristramHillier #BritishArt #BritishArtists #LateOpening #VisitTaunton #VisitSomerset #TauntonSomerset #MuseumofSomerset
✨Coming Up: Magic at the Museum 🎉 Kieron Lef ✨Coming Up: Magic at the Museum 🎉 Kieron Lefever presents his brand new show 'Connected' on Saturday 22 February at 7.30 pm. A composer of magic tricks and consultant to some of the big names in the magic industry Kieron’s work has been performed across the globe. Innovative and creative, his tricks have inspired a generation of magicians. Connected provides the opportunity to witness some of Kieron’s magic compositions in the flesh. Taking you on a funny (and at times strange) journey, Connected is based on experiences in Kieron’s life so far. With his blend of unique trickery and story telling he will leave you both entertained and enthralled. This event is being held in the intimate and historic setting of Castle House. £16 including a glass of fizz /£14 for groups of 6+ (age 14+) #VisitTaunton #VisitSomerset #TauntonSomerset #PositiveTaunton #TauntonEvents #MagicAtTheMuseum #MuseumofSomerset #Magic #Magician
The painter Tristram Hillier settled with his fami The painter Tristram Hillier settled with his family near East Pennard in 1942. He painted scenes from across the county. In ‘The Argument’ Somerset’s rural landscape is visibly depicted with milk churns, a barn made of local lias stone and an open farm gate. ‘The Vale from Cucklington’ depicts the Medieval church of St Lawrence. The moody scene is one of desolation, with fallen branches, a broken fence and an inert church bell. Images: The Argument, 1943, The Harris, Preston, Lancashire @harris_museum The Vale from Cucklington, 1944, South West Heritage Trust @somerset_museums ‘Landscapes of the Mind: The Art off Tristram Hillier’ continues at The Museum of Somerset until 18 April. #TristramHillier #Somerset #EastPennard #ruralengland #britishartists #museumofsomerset #visitsomerset #britishart #visittaunton
📣Calling all parents!📣Looking for some Half 📣Calling all parents!📣Looking for some Half Term fun this February? Our little friend has dropped by to announce our fantastic events! 16 February - Castle Day 10.00 am - 5.00 pm 🏰 18 and 20 February - Get Creative; Arts and Crafts 19 February - February Fun: family activities 15 - 22 February Family Trail Visit our website for full details (link in the bio) #FebruaryHalfTerm #FunAtTheMuseum #FamilyFun #VisitTaunton #VisitSomerset #TauntonSomerset #CastleDay
Every Thursday in March our gallery will be open u Every Thursday in March our gallery will be open until 7.00 pm, giving you the chance to pop in after work to see our latest exhibition Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier. #exhibitionlates #noexcuses #artforeveryone #tristramhillier #britishart #bristishartists
Follow us on Facebook? We've just announced a comp Follow us on Facebook? We've just announced a competition to win a Family Ticket to 🏰Castle Day🏰 on 16 February! Head over there now to find out how you can enter... Good Luck 🤞 #familyfun #halftermfun #museumofsomerset #visittaunton #visitsomerset #tauntonsomerset #castleday #competition
How do these images make you feel? The personal s How do these images make you feel? The personal significance of ‘Variation on the form of an Anchor’ to the painter Tristram Hillier is evident from the fact that it remained in his Somerset studio for many years without ever being offered for sale. The large-scale image is imbued with ominous symbolism. Images: Variation on the Form off an Anchor, 1939, @tate ; Object on a Beach no. 1, 1936, Connaught Brown and Private Collection. Landscapes of the Mind: The Art Tristram Hillier continues at @museumofsomerset until 18 April, supported by @aceagrams and @artukdotorg #artuk #tristramhillier #britishart #tatebritain #museumofsomerset #visittaunton #visitsomerset #taunton
Book Now for Mindfulness at the Museum on Thursday Book Now for Mindfulness at the Museum on Thursday 13 February! Take some time out of your day to reflect and contemplate art through a mindfulness session at @MuseumofSomerset. Join experienced Mindfulness teacher Bev Alderson to engage with the artworks on display in ‘Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier’ in a uniquely reflective way. Visit our website for more information and to book! #mindfulnessatthemuseum #mindfulnessandart #meditation #trysomethingdifferent #Taunton #TauntonSomerset #SomersetCool #LoveForSomerset #TristramHillier #MuseumofSomerset #VisitTaunton
An amazing 197-million-year-old Ichthyosaur was di An amazing 197-million-year-old Ichthyosaur was discovered on the West Somerset coast by dog walker Jon Gopsill just before Christmas. It is now being conserved ahead of display in our museum. We’ll keep you updated and let you know when you are able to come and see it! #ichthyosaurfossil #ichthyosaur #fossildiscovery #westsomersetcoast
Amongst the loans currently on display at The Muse Amongst the loans currently on display at The Museum of Somerset from @tate are these paintings from members of Unit One - a group of abstract and surrealist artists, led by Paul Nash. In 1934 Tristram Hillier was asked to join Unit One and their influential show toured the UK. Images: Ben Nicholson, Profile, 1933; Edward Wadsworth, 1932, Dux et Comes; Paul Nash, Harbour and Room, 1932-6. #tristramhillier #surrealism #britishart #bennicholson #edwardwadsworth #tatebritain
Coming Soon: Mindfulness, Yoga & Art at the Museum Coming Soon: Mindfulness, Yoga & Art at the Museum. Thursday 13 February| Mindfulness & Art Take part in a meditation practice, followed by contemplative walking meditation to fully experience the artworks on display in 'Landscapes of the Mind'. Wednesday 26 February| Yoga & Art Wednesday 4 March| Yoga & Art Wednesay 25 March| Yoga & Art Enjoy a Hatha Yoga session in the historic Great Hall of Taunton Castle, followed by exclusive access to 'Landscapes of the Mind'. Downward dog, cat and cow stretch, and strike that mountain pose surrounded by 400 million years of history. Visit our website for more information and booking details! #YogaattheMuseum #MindfulnessattheMuseum #meditation #mindfulness #yoga #dosomethingdifferent #taunton #tauntonsomerset #somersetcool #tristramhillier #art #YogaandArt #MindfulnessandArt #visitsomerset #museumofsomerset #somersetlife
Coming Up This Week: Drop in to this short gallery Coming Up This Week: Drop in to this short gallery tour at 2.00 pm on Wednesday 22 January at @MuseumofSomerset to find out more about the life and works of the painter Tristram Hillier. Discover his Somerset connections and unravel the intriguing symbolism found in his work. IMAGE: January Landscape, Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire/Bridgeman Images #TristramHillier #painting #britishart #britishartists #20thcenturyart #somerset #museumofsomerset #taunton #Januaryfeels
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Coronavirus – Site Closures

To All Our Visitors

At this very concerning time the health and wellbeing of visitors, staff and volunteers is of paramount importance to the South West Heritage Trust.

For that reason the Trust has decided to close all its sites to the public from 5.00 pm on Wednesday 18 March. These sites are:

The Museum of Somerset, Taunton
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury
Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, Bridgwater
Somerset Heritage Centre, Taunton
Devon Heritage Centre, Exeter
North Devon Record Office, Barnstaple

If you have booked and paid in advance for an event, please contact us via email on museumofsomerset@swheritage.org.uk and we would be happy to provide a refund.

We don't yet know when we’ll reopen, but look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we can.

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The painter Tristram Hillier described Spain as ‘a country which I came subsequently to love above all countries.’

He travelled regularly there in the 1940s and 1950s. Its architecture was a source of inspiration and he would create preparatory sketches which would later be completed back at home in Somerset.

IMAGES: Chapel of the Misericordia, 1947, Southampton City Art Gallery/Bridgeman Images; Viseu, Portugal, 1947, Wolverhampton Art Gallery/Bridgeman Images; Alcaniz, 1961, Tate

Landscapes of the Mind: The Art of Tristram Hillier continues at The Museum of Somerset until 18 April.

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The health & wellbeing of our community is of paramount importance to us & for that reason we are closing the Museum of Somerset from 5 pm on Wed 18 March. We don’t yet know when we’ll reopen, but look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we can. http://ow.ly/NFBp50yOVIn

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This lovely exhibition is open from 10.00 am every day Tues – Sat. It brings together the paintings and Ipad art of @AlisontheArtist and depicts Somerset's coasts, landscapes and wildlife. Come and enjoy some great local art followed by coffee and cake in the Grain Store Cafe!

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