Bruton Museum aims to tell the story of the Saxon town of Bruton in Somerset, what was here before the town and what came after its medieval heyday as an important ecclesiastical centre. Spectacular fossils, masonry from the site of Bruton Abbey, the unique sculptures of WWII German refugee, Ernst Blensdorf, and the writing desk used by the American writer John Steinbeck, who lived in Bruton in 1959, are among its many highlights.
We also represent our community in our changing display CASESPACE, where we show contemporary art and collections.
Casespace
The Bruton Detectorist
Our local detectorist has gathered together a collection of 16th–18th-century local finds. Detectoring and ‘Eyes only’ (surface) finds will be on display. Bring your treasures for identification on the evening of 15 March, 6–8pm.
25 March - 31 May 2024
Virtual Museum
Virtual Museum
An ongoing project to digitise the museum’s collection - coming soon.
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“Visiting the museum has taught my kids amazing things about Bruton’s history.”
— Jennifer W.
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Opening Hours
11am - 1pm
11am - 3pm
Monday – Friday
Saturday
Address
26 High Street
Bruton BA10 0AA
Contact Us
hello@brutonmuseum.org.uk
01749 812 294