The World Beneath Our Feet at The Museum of Somerset

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am to Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

Castle Green, TA1 4AA Taunton, United Kingdom | Taunton

The Museum of Somerset
Publisher/HostThe Museum of Somerset
The World Beneath Our Feet at The Museum of Somerset
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Wow! Drop in to the Museum of Somerset every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for some amazing science summer holiday fun!
🐛This week, we’re joined by Bugfest and their crazy creatures. Meet an array of exciting creepy crawlies including a red knee tarantula and bird eating spider, hissing cockroaches and even a giant bat eating centipede (of Deadly 60 fame).
Take inspiration from the bug world and craft your own creature, will it have antennae, pincers or a shell?
Plus, take part in our Wow! Amazing Science Summer Trail around the museum and win a treat! The trail is £1 each.
🔭Visit our exhibition ‘Wow! Amazing Science in Children’s Books!’ and explore the wonders of the world around us as we journey from outer space to the inner workings of the human body! Discover incredible art that brings science to life in this family-friendly exhibition in partnership with Events of Wonder. ✨
🐞The World beneath Our Feet
📅Tues 12, Wed 13, Thurs 14 Aug
Activities £2 per child.
🔗Find out more: https://swheritage.org.uk/events/wow-activities/
🏰Explore the Museum of Somerset, set inside Taunton’s historic 12th-century castle! Discover 9 themed galleries, including the Somerset Military Museum, and journey from prehistoric times to today.
☕ Afterwards, relax at the Courtyard Café with freshly made local food and drink, from light lunches to afternoon teas and cake.
✨ Entry to the museum is FREE (suggested donation £5).
⏰ The museum is open 10.00 am – 5.00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday
(including Bank Holiday Mondays).
Illustration by Marcia Williams
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