Address The Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset
The Museum of Somerset is based at Taunton Castle. The Castle is a Grade I Listed Scheduled Ancient Monument standing at the heart of Somerset’s county town. It has been the home of a Museum for well over 100 years.
The castle was used as a prison and assize court for many centuries and the Great Hall continued to be used as a law court until 1858.
Accessibility and disability arrangements / Covid requirements Face coverings are encouraged; please do not visit if you have COVID-19 symptoms; Most parts of the Museum are fully accessible. There are lifts and disabled toilets as well as free wheelchair loan. Physical access to almost all the site is provided by two passenger lifts. The Discovery and Singing Galleries can be accessed by a stair lift with accompanying wheelchair. There is level access on each floor with ample space to manoeuvre between displays. Some doors open automatically. There are accessible toilets on the ground floor.
Due to our location on Castle Green, there is no on-site parking except for one allocated disabled space, which can be booked by calling us 01823 255088. It is possible to drop off disabled passengers outside the Museum.