Art Exhibition - July 2024
2024-07-04 10:00 - 2024-07-27 16:00 UTC
FOUR THOUGHT – an exhibition of paint, print and weaving by local artists
4th – 27th July Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am – 4pm
Lucy Hawkins, Marcus Jubb, Jackie Setter, Tony Smith

3rd Special Exhibition - "Crewkerne near and far"
2024-09-07 10:00 - 2024-11-02 16:00
Full details to be announced but will be showcasing items from the hidden collection of the Museums objects and artefacts not normally on display.

Watercolour Painting Workshop
2024-10-11 14:00 - 16:00
Have you always wanted to learn to paint?
Are you looking for a new hobby?
This is a four week course, taught by local painter and teacher, Caroline Croxson. You will learn some watercolour techniques and create four different paintings. Experience and skills are not required.
Each workshop will be on a Friday afternoon,
2-4 at Crewkerne Museum. Dates; October 11th, 18th, 25th, November 1st
Cost; £20.00 per workshop, or £65.00 if all booked together.
Interested? Leave your details at museum.
OR contact caroline.r.pledger@gmail.com

Watercolour Painting Workshop
2024-10-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-01 14:00 - 16:00
Have you always wanted to learn to paint?
Are you looking for a new hobby?
This is a four week course, taught by local painter and teacher, Caroline Croxson. You will learn some watercolour techniques and create four different paintings. Experience and skills are not required.
Each workshop will be on a Friday afternoon,
2-4 at Crewkerne Museum. Dates:- October 11th, 18th, 25th, November 1st
Cost; £20.00 per workshop, or £65.00 if all booked together.
Interested? Leave your details at museum.
OR contact caroline.r.pledger@gmail.com

Photography Exhibition
2024-10-21 10:00 - 2024-11-02 16:00
A pictorial record of the Archaeological dig by Jeff Hutson.
Beautiful wildlife and scenic photography by Paul Lynch.

Halloween
2024-10-28 10:00 - 2024-11-02 16:00
Children’s activities at the Museum.

Talks & Teas - The Priest's House in Muchelney - with David Maclean
2024-11-06 14:00 - 15:30
The Priest’s House is a National Trust property in the hamlet of Muchelney, close to the ruined Muchelney Abbey and built in 1308 under the direction of the then abbot of Muchelney. This talk looks briefly at the history of Muchelney, as related to its position in Wessex, as well as the church of St Peter and St Paul to which the “priest” was assigned. We will also focus on the property itself from its building in 1308 until the present day.
Ticket price £5:00, which includes Tea/Coffee
To book either email crewkernemuseum@hotmail.co.uk or in person at the Museum Reception Desk
Limited numbers event so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Talks & Teas - How Bridport Harbour transformed into West Bay - with Richard Sims
2024-12-04 14:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 2.00pm

Richard covers the history of Bridport Harbour to its transformation into West Bay. Beginning with how the land looked before the harbour was built, the creation of the harbour & its effect on trade. We will then focus on the shipyard, the build of warehouses, the influence of the arrival of railway in1857. Then how the decline in economic activity in the 1880s led to the rebrand of the harbour as a seaside resort & the new name of West Bay
Ticket price £5:00, which includes Tea/Coffee
To book either email crewkernemuseum@hotmail.co.uk or in person at the Museum Reception Desk
Limited numbers event so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Talks & Teas - Welcome to Crewkerne, please invade carefully - with Dr Sheila Seymour
2025-01-08 14:00 - 15:30
In 1688 William, Prince of Orange, was invited by several well-placed Lords to replace King James II who was proving quite unsatisfactory. William had a good claim to the throne being James’ nephew, son-in-law, a Protestant and from the Netherlands where rulers knew their place. He set off with an invasion force (just in case), heading for the southeast coast. Ferocious weather drove him on & on until eventually he was able to land in Brixham. Then he set off for London – via Crewkerne, of course. Terrible weather, his forces had hated Devon, nothing went to plan.
Sheila will talk about William’s spectacular leadership, his opinion of Crewkerne and onward journey to London via Exeter and Salisbury.
And something to ponder in the meantime – Where did Crewkerne accommodate (and feed) over 4,000 very wet horses, let alone the miffed oxen and thoroughly exhausted men?
Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 2.00pm
Ticket price £5:00, which includes Tea/Coffee
To book either email crewkernemuseum@hotmail.co.uk or in person at the Museum Reception Desk
Limited numbers event so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Talks & Teas - The history of the finest Georgian/Regency style house in Crewkerne built for the Wills Family with Peter Wingrave.
2025-02-12 14:00 - 15:30
Peter gives us an insight to this unique and intriguing family house & pleasure grounds, known variously as Ramus House, Plainsfield & East Street House. Associated research undertaken by the Museum Historians with photographs by Jeff Hutson.
By kind permission of Victoria and Andy Deakin and their family
Ticket price £5:00, which includes Tea/Coffee
To book either email crewkernemuseum@hotmail.co.uk or in person at the Museum Reception Desk
Limited numbers event so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Talks & Teas - The history of the finest Georgian/Regency style house in Crewkerne built for the Wills Family with Peter Wingrave.
2025-03-18 14:00 - 15:30
Due to overwhelming demand Peter has kindly agreed to repeat this talk.

Peter gives us an insight to this unique and intriguing family house & pleasure grounds, known variously as Ramus House, Plainsfield & East Street House. Associated research undertaken by the Museum Historians with photographs by Jeff Hutson.
By kind permission of Victoria and Andy Deakin and their family
Ticket price £5:00, which includes Tea/Coffee
To book either email crewkernemuseum@hotmail.co.uk or in person at the Museum Reception Desk
Limited numbers event so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Easter Fun
2025-04-05 10:00 - 2025-04-17 16:00

Celebration - 25 Years Old
2025-04-05 10:00 - 2025-05-31 16:00

Open Gardens
2025-05-26 13:30 - 17:00
The Museum courtyard will be open for this annual Crewkerne wide event.

Crewkerne Sail Cloth Industry - talk with Richard Sims
2025-06-05 14:00 - 15:30
Richard Sims talk on the Sail cloth industry Thursday 5th June at 2pm at the museum.
Limited numbers event so book early to avoid disappointment.

Volunteers' Day
2025-06-07 10:00 - 15:00
An Award Winning – Volunteer run – Independent Museum.
Without our Volunteers we cannot run. Can you help us keep open?
Come and see what we do, just drop in and find out more about Volunteering. 10.00am to 3.00pm
Free refreshments.

Industries Past and Present
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-28 16:00
Local trades display what they do and exhibits on historic trades and local industries.

Guided Tour of Historic Factory Sites - with Richard Sims
2025-06-19 18:00 - 19:30
Richard Sims guided walk of the historic factory sites on Thursday 19th June at 6.00pm – a walk taking in Abbey St., Popleswell, South St. is longer than our usual guided walks but will be within 100yds of the town centre.
Limited numbers event so book early to avoid disappointment.

Thatching
2025-06-21 10:30 - 14:30
As part of our Industries week come to the museum and talk to a Thatcher about his work and an insight to the art of Thatching.

Rope Making
2025-06-21 10:30 - 14:30
As part of our Industries week, volunteers from Dawes Twineworks are bringing a rope jack for you to try your luck at rope making, or just see how it is done.

Wydale Factory Tour
2025-06-26 14:30 - 15:30
Wyedale factory tour Thursday 26th June at 2.30pm at the factory in Cathole Bridge Rd. We are grateful to Liz Murnaghan for offering the opportunity to see how this site produces equipment for agricultural use and was evolved from the need of the farm to develop a calf feeder. A course in production led to a successful local industry. People taking part must wear sensible shoes to walk comfortably and safely around slopes/steps. The tour will last over 1 hour.
Limited numbers event so book early to avoid disappointment.

Ariel Car on View
2025-06-28 10:30 - 15:00
Local car manufacturer displays an Ariel car for the day outside the Town Hall.
Prize raffle for a ride in an Ariel car, tickets available in the Museum, £2 each. Other prizes are also on offer to win.

Food
2025-07-05 10:00 - 2025-08-30 16:00
Special Exhibition.
Food – a look at production, sales and ‘what we ate’
Full details to follow.

Weaving Wonder on Henhayes
2025-07-28 10:30 - 13:00
Monday 28th July 10.30am – 1pm “Weaving Wonder” a Play Day on Henhayes. Bring the family along to join in creating a Grand weave using webbing. Help to make a huge woven piece for display at the museum during August. Discover why weaving was important in Crewkerne in the past. Lots for everyone in the George Reynolds Centre and on the field, fun for all of the family! Working with “Awe & Wonder” for another fun summer holiday!
Peg loom weaving , part of the activity on our Weaving Wonder day on Henhayes.

Weaving Wonder Exhibition Launch & Coffee Morning
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday 2nd August. Launch of “Weaving Wonder” exhibition.

Weave at the Coffee morning 10am -12noon. While you enjoy coffee and homemade cakes, weave away with your friends on the peg looms, children from 6 – 10 have enjoyed this easy weaving on school visits to the museum recently. Let’s see how much we can add to the project.

The Hidden Collection
2025-09-06 10:00 - 2025-11-01 16:00
Special Exhibition.
Another chance for our collections team to display a selection of interesting items from our storage archives that we cannot put on permanent display.

Talks & Teas - Monsterland - with Nicholas Jubber
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30
Thursday 23rd October at 7:00 pm
The museum is hosting this event.

NOTE: These events are very popular therefore due to the limited numbers that can be accommodated it is essential to book. Cost £5.00.
Call in at the Green Dragon Bookshop.

Halloween Activities at the Museum
2025-10-27 10:00 - 2025-11-01 16:00
Only during normal Opening hours. (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
