Wells & Mendip Museum
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We happened to spot this museum as we were exploring Wells Cathedral. The museum is across the road from the cathedral. We were welcomed into the museum by a lovely lady, who gave us some information as to the displays in each room and in which order to visit them. There are some permanent and some temporary displays. One room houses mined objects such as Mendip lead and other minerals, another display provides details about cave diving, and there was a display of pictures by local artists. It is a lovely little museum. Admission is £6 per adult, and there are concessions for children and students. A family ticket is also available for £12. Accessibility isn't very good as the building is a converted house. Some parts are quite narrow, and there are stairs to the upper rooms.
Rebecca HarveyRebecca Harvey
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I made purely a museum visit, whilst there are frequently art exhibitions and activities held here. Delightful old school museum, mainly centred round the pioneering and lifelong archaeological work of Herbert Balch its founder. Very nice experience for adults and perhaps older children. All sorts included from geology and prehistory to local 'byegones' like a miniature replica of a Victorian antique shop and a display about an early photography studio. Wonderful icthyosaur fossil on the way in. I was not enamoured of the WW1 trench with dummies and recorded sounds, it seemed out of place to me, but loved the rest.
Justine JonesJustine Jones
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Lovely little museum that is well worth the £4 entrance fee. The World War 1 trench exhibit is a must for those with young children. While the shops of Wells High Street exhibition is a welcome look at the past for everyone. The 18th and 19th century samplers are fascinating, but you'll need a torch because they are kept in semi-darkness to avoid the natural dyes fading. The volunteers were friendly, polite and willing to help with any questions and chatted with us as if we were old friends.(30/4/22)
Glen HGlen H
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Great museum, did not even know it was there an till I just walk upon it, has lots of stuff for all ages from dressing up to a place made to make it look like you are in a cave, and lots of info on cave and history around the area, and had a great talk with the staff about the town and area.
crazyking321crazyking321
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Really interesting museum about the history and geography of the local area. Definitely visit after touring the cathedral, staff are very friendly and the entrance fee is very cheap.
Tom SeamanTom Seaman
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Museum is quite small but has some interesting exhibits. The exhibition on the Wells Asylum was very informative
Kev PKev P
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8 Cathedral Grn, Wells BA5 2UE, United Kingdom
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+44 1749 673477
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wellsmuseum.org.uk
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The Wells and Mendip Museum is a museum in the city of Wells. It is a registered charity and an accredited member of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. The exhibits include items of local history and archaeological finds.
attractions: Wells Cathedral, The Bishop's Palace & Gardens, Wells Market, Wells Recreation Ground, Vicar's Close, A2 Gallery, restaurants: The Quarter Jack - JD Wetherspoon, Fosso Lounge, The Crown at Wells and Anton's Bistrot, The City Arms, Coffee#1 Wells, Long Story Bistro, Da Luciano Pizzeria, The Greek Taverna, The Good Earth, ASK Italian
