Somerset Coalfield Life

Information on Opening Times, Tickets, How to Find Us and Access for All.

The Somersetshire Coal Canal
&
The Centenary of the General Strike

Our permanent displays tell you of the life of a Somerset miner and his family and show how the communities of the coalfield were integrated.

School and educational visits are arranged with the Education Team lead volunteer. The Museum is also a great destination for a group visit.

The SHOP specialises in publications relating to the heritage of the area. We also stock greetings cards, gifts and memorabilia.

Radstock Museum is a great place to be a VOLUNTEER. Come and join us.

7:00pm Friday 1st May
Dave Chapple will be giving a talk about his new book -‘Resistance and Resilience’

Our unique archive of documents, and over 17,000 photographs, relating to the former Somerset Coalfield is available for Research.

Five Arches is the History Journal of the Radstock, Midsomer Norton and District Museum Society.

An award winning Museum celebrating the Heritage of the former Somerset Coalfield and the life of a typical Somerset Coal Miner and his Family