Weston Museum

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

Something WOW is coming… landing at the Museum this summer! Can you guess what it could be?

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

Come along to our Monthly Market this coming Saturday 30 May 2026, and support your local small businesses!

We will be joined by a wonderful bunch of local businesses in our atmospheric Courtyard!

With our wide and wonderful range of local stallholders and businesses, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect gift for a loved one (or yourself!)

If you are interested in becoming a stallholder for our monthly markets, email Weston Museum on [email protected] with some pictures of what you make!

28/05/2026

With the heat cooling over the weekend, come along to our Slime Workshop on Saturday 30 May with Art in mind at Weston Museum. And whilst you are here, why not come along to our monthly market in the courtyard!

Tickets are now available for Slime Workshop at Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare on Saturday 30th May 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

27/05/2026

If you are feeling the heat in Weston today, why not pop in to Weston Museum to try one of our locally sourced Marshfield icecreams, a Cacto or a chilled Iced Coffee? ☀️

26/05/2026

Art in Mind presents the ooey-gooey Slime Workshop at Weston Museum on Saturday 30 May 2026! ​

Workshop Times:
10:00 – 10:30
10:45 – 11:15
11:30 – 12:00
12:15 – 12:45

Cost:
£5.00 per person (accompanying adults do not need a ticket)

🎨 Get ready to personalise your slime to be as unique as you! Choose from a range of colours, you can even make your own colour!

🎟️ Limited Spots Available: Click the link below to book your tickets. Advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment!

https://www.ticketsource.com/westonmuseum/e-dldkkp

25/05/2026

🐙 Art in Mind presents our Toddler Crafts! Our theme for June is Sea and Sea Creatures! 🌊

With a range of sensory and crafty activities, we guarantee you’ll have the best time! The best part? You get to take some of your crafty creations home with you to display and show off! 🪼

Workshop Times:
10:15 – 11:00

Cost:
£5.00 per child (parents go free)

🎟️ Limited Spots Available: Click the link below to book your tickets. Advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment!

https://www.ticketsource.com/westonmuseum/t-zoovnjx

24/05/2026

NOW CANCELLED: 🌞 We're absolutely loving the sun lately! As it cools down (only slightly) over the coming days, why not spend an hour or so with us and Art in mind for our 🐸 Life Cycle Soap Making Workshop? 🦋

There's a range of animals to take inspiration from - including beautiful butterflies and funny frogs!

Workshop Times:
10:00 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00

Cost:
£7.00 per person (accompanying adults do not need a ticket)

🎟️ Limited spots available: We highly recommend securing your spot in advance. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this exciting and engaging activity!

Ticket Link:
https://www.ticketsource.com/westonmuseum/e-emgovx

23/05/2026

🖌️ Discover the legacy of our famous artists in our Art Gallery! 👨‍🎨

🖼️ William H***e – A master of the early 18th Century, William H***e co-founded the Royal Academy and painted influential figures like William Pitt. Settling in Bath, he became a prominent figure, leaving a lasting impact until the arrival of...

🖼️ Thomas Gainsborough – Arguably the greatest artist of the late 18th Century, Thomas Gainsborough's talent was unparalleled. Renowned for his captivating landscapes, he also played a significant role in founding the Royal Academy.

Thomas Gainsborough's love for nature began in his childhood, where he honed his skills capturing breath-taking landscapes that would define his artistic brilliance. At just thirteen, he moved to London to study under the guidance of Hubert-François Gravelot, igniting his artistic journey.

📅 Today, you can admire Gainsborough's talent right here at our museum, with his exquisite portraits of Weston-super-Mare's own Reverend Wadham Pigott and John Pigott.