Friends of Somerset County Museum
Who we are
Friends of Somerset County Museum is a charity founded with the object of supporting the Somerset County Museum in the advancement of its aims and policies.
Friends are involved in helping to increase the collection of artefacts, pooling individual skills of members and assisting with voluntary help by supporting and co-ordinating research, raising the profile of the County Museum , raising funds for special projects and improving access to the collections.
The Friends help conserve, research and exhibit the costume collections of the County Museums Service.
Support is also given with the educational programme for schools visiting the museum. This includes the Tudors and Roman Somerset.
The Somerset County Museum closed to the public in April 2008 and will re-open as the Museum of Somerset in late summer 2010.
2009 Programme:
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Tuesday 24th March
The Orkney Islands - an exploration of the geography and history of these northern islands off the north east coast of Scotland. Starts at 7.30pm
Speaker: Tom Coleman
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Tuesday 21st April
Mother of Pearl - a look at the history and uses of this attractive natural material. Starts at 7.30pm.
Speaker: Francis Watson
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Tuesday 19th May
The History of Popular Song - a musical experience, covering the period from Queen Victoria to Rock 'n' Roll, with an opportunity to join in and have fun! Starts at 7.30pm.
Speaker: David Andrews
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All are welcome to attend - non-members £2.00 per person
Meetings are held at the Meeting Room, Taunton Library, Paul Street unless otherwise stated
Telephone: 01823 320200
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