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A National Trust building operated as local history museum. Our museum is solely funded through donations. Open Tuesday to Sunday 13:00 to 16:00 until 31/10.

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These Jackdaws love scurrying across the medieval timber frames of the museum.
Sometimes they can be spotted peering through the windows to take a look at some of our historical treasures.
You should visit our museum too, it’s free!
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Just a little taste of some of the historic beauty that Axbridge has to offer.
Even more of its history can be found inside our free museum!

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At one time the museum was an Inn called the Kings Head. A sculpture of a kings head acted as its sign. This is now preserved within our museum. You can see the replica attached to the exterior where it once would have been.

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Artefacts behind the scenes Pt.2

These collections showcase examples of Roman grey, red and samian ware. Some are pierced, and could possibly have been used for straining. If you look closely, you can see traces of exterior markings.

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Next time you visit King John’s Hunting Lodge, or Axbridge, check out our merch stand.
We have beautifully illustrated tea towels, homemade Dunster jams, walking maps of the local area & much more.
It’s a great way to support the museum!

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Brand new in the museum today. £4.95

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Artefacts behind the scenes Pt.1

We hold a wide range of artefacts in our collection that are not currently on display.

These three specimens are examples of some that were discovered during the Winthill excavations of 1954-6, in Banwell, Somerset.

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Our selection of home made Dunster jams and marmalades are now available in the museum.

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Our first temporary exhibition for 2026. It will be on display for our official opening on Saturday 4th April at 10am.

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Come and see our display on the Commemoration of the end of WW2. We are open everyday until 31st October 1pm to 4pm.

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See this Instagram photo by @somersetlifemagazine https://t.co/jkqNaYkTqS

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Here at Axbridge Museum, our Collections & Exhibitions team are planning a celebration of the 80th Anniversary of end of WWII. If anyone in town has material to exhibit or an interest in this period. Please reach out to us at [email protected].

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Nice day for a jumble at the museum today!

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Items on sale at our table at Rumble in the Jumble this Saturday. Some crackin' bargins on offer!

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Photographic exhibition and collected audio memoirs of this local place of worship have been collected by the Axe Valley Men’s Shed Photographic Group. This has been created in conjunction with members of the local congregation following it’s closure in the summer of 2024.

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Sign up for this great Town event. A few stalls still available in the Town Hall where drinks and cakes will also be available with proceeds to the Axbridge Carnival.