This site is part of the South West Heritage Trust.
Adventure through time, jumping between hundreds of millions of years BCE and today with hands-on workshops for home educated young people.
Join us for inspiring, diverse themed sessions that bring history, archaeology, science and traditions to life through real objects, fascinating stories and immersive activities.
Whether your child is learning about when dinosaurs roamed around Somerset, uncovering the prehistoric Isle of Avalon, investigating Roman innovations, exploring traditional rural life or discovering the impact of wartime Britain, our regular Home Education Sessions are designed to support learning, spark curiosity and help families connect with others in the home education community.
Weekly workshops are inspired by the remarkable collections and stories found at:
Each session is 90 minutes long. We require a minimum of one adult and one child for any booking. Sessions are suitable for all ages between 7–14 years.
Friday 18 June 2027 Handle real archaeological objects from prehistory to Victorian times, investigate clues from the past and discover what artefacts can tell us...
Friday 19 March 2027 Explore our very own Taunton Castle and its fascinating history covering hundreds of years through art, craft and medieval role-play. The...
Friday 18 September 2026 Take part in a palaeontological dig, explore life from millions of years ago in the Museum and create your very own...
Friday 19 February 2027 Discover what Somerset was like in a world of warriors, kings and communities around the time of Alfred the Great. Step...
Friday 20 November 2026 Excavate and handle real Bronze Age objects, explore our museum collections and make your own Wick Barrow beaker using ancient methods. The Museum...
Friday 18 December 2026 Challenge yourself to get the best deal at a busy market day for Iron Age people in Somerset. Explore key sites...
Friday 21 May 2027 Step into the turbulent world of the Monmouth Rebellion and discover what happened when the people of Somerset took a stand...
Friday 22 January 2027 Discover how people lived and dressed in Roman Somerset, handle real Roman artefacts found in our county and think like an...
Friday 16 October 2026 Discover how people lived, communicated and travelled thousands of years ago. Explore the museum, create cave paintings to share messages, make...
Friday 23 April 2027 Explore Tudor buildings, uncover fascinating stories and step into the world of Tudor life and politics. Discover how people lived, explored...
