Bridgwater
Blake
Museum
Bridgwater’s Heritage
From Stone Age to Modern Age, there’s something for everyone.
Blake Museum is a 16th century house located in the heart of Bridgwater, a historic market town and port, first mentioned as
Brugie in the Domesday Book of 1086. The Museum was first opened to the public in 1926 and it is said that Robert Blake,
the town's most famous citizen, was born in the house in 1598.
With the collections covering Bridgwater and the surrounding areas, we have fascinating displays waiting for you to discover.
Discover Bridgwater’s Heritage
The Friends of Blake Museum was formed to
promote and support the improvement of
the Blake Museum.
The Friends have played a vital part in
running the museum and caring for the
collection. Under the guidance of the
Curator, the volunteers carry out numerous
tasks including cleaning, visitor reception,
manning the shop, cataloguing, research,
transcribing, assisting with school visits and
assisting with displays.
The Friends are always keen to welcome
new volunteers as Custodians, and in other
roles. Please contact us to arrange an
informal chat about what is available.
Events at the museum throughout the year.
Except where stated, these are all organised by the
Friends of Blake Museum.
Band Concerts in the adjoining Blake Gardens
(catering provided by the Friends)
Selected dates in July and August
Spring (March) and Christmas (November) Fairs
Programme of Talks
These take place on the second Tues of each month
at 7.30pm prompt.
For further information contact the museum
01278 456127 Tues - Sat 10.00am - 3.00pm.
Friends of Blake Museum
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Copyright © Bridgwater Blake Museum 2024
Books,
Publications
and Souvenirs
may be obtained
from the
Friends shop
Explore Bridgwater on foot with this
Town Trails booklet..
Available from the Shop
Contact:
Blake Museum
5 Blake Street
Bridgwater, Somerset
TA6 3NB
Tel: 01278 456127
The Blake Museum works closely with the Bridgwater Heritage Group
who provide a wealth of information on Bridgwater. Material is added on
a regular basis to the site to aid your research.
Other useful resources may be found here.
Email here
We aim to reply within three days. If you
have not received a reply within this time,
please check your Spam/Junk email folder
Opening Times 2024
Open Weds - Sat. From 10.00 - 4.00
*Last Entry is at 3.00*
FREE ENTRY
Donations most welcome.
In addition, the shop will also be open and refreshments available
A photographic exhibition
Around St John Street in the 1970s
Photos are from the
Douglas Allen Collection
Running until 26th October
Now on permament display is the
‘Grotbags’ costume exhibition.
Exhibtions 2024
Bridgwater’s Heritage
Bridgwater
Blake
Museum
Blake Museum is a 16th century house located in the
heart of Bridgwater, a historic market town and port, first
mentioned as Brugie in the Domesday Book of 1086.
The Museum was first opened to the public in 1926 and
it is said that Robert Blake, the town's most famous
citizen, was born in the house in 1598.
With the collections covering Bridgwater and the
surrounding areas, we have fascinating displays waiting
for you to discover.
Discover Bridgwater’s Heritage
Privacy:
First-hand Cookies are neither requested nor generated by this site.
Copyright © Bridgwater Blake Museum 2024
Events at the museum throughout the
year.
Except where stated, these are all organised by the
Friends of Blake Museum.
10.30am and 12.00am. All welcome.
Band Concerts in the adjoining Blake Gardens
(catering provided by the Friends)
Selected dates in July and August
Spring (March) and Christmas (November) Fairs
Programme of Talks
These take place on the second Tues of each month at
7.30pm.
For further information contact the museum
01278 456127 Tues - Sat.
Explore Bridgwater on foot
with this Town Trails booklet..
Available from the Shop
The Blake Museum works closely with the
Bridgwater Heritage Group who provide a wealth
of information on Bridgwater.
Material is added on a regular basis.
Other useful resources may be found here.
Opening Times 2024
Open Weds - Sat From 10.00 - 4.00
*Last Entry is at 3.00*
Free Entry
Donations most welcome
In addition, the shop will also be open and
refreshments available
Now on permament display is the
‘Grotbags’ costume exhibition.
Exhibitions 2024
A photographic exhibition
Around St John Street in the 1970s
Photos are from the
Douglas Allen Collection
Running until 26th October
