Blake Museum

The Blake Museum Bridgwater is established:

• to rescue from loss and destruction the relics of our ancestors;
• to collect, conserve and to show relics of history relating (principally but not exclusively) to Bridgwater and its immediate surroundings; 
• to show visitors that Bridgwater is not indifferent to its own history; 
• to interest visitors in what has happened in Bridgwater since it was granted its first Royal Charter in the reign of King John; 
• to give the townspeople of Bridgwater pride in their past; 
• to reveal that great events have taken place within the town and adjacent areas and set them in the context of the history of England; 
• to honour the lives of great men and women who have lived or been associated with the town, and, in particular but not exclusively, Robert Blake.

The Blake Museum is open to the public Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm.

Collections

Archaeology: Brooches 
Archaeology: Medieval Tiles 
Archaeology: Samian Ware terra sigillata 
Archaeology: Spaxton Mosaic 
Art: Oil portraits 
Archives: Electors' Lists 
Archives: War Records 
Archives: Library 
Entertainment: 1927 Pageant 
Maritime: Docks and Irene 
Numismatics: Coins 
People: Chubb, Blake, Monmouth 
Photographs: Photographers 
Textiles: Baird Collection 
Textiles: Banners 
Textiles: 18th & 19th century Samplers 
Textiles: Bridgwater Tapestry 

The Learning Team at Blake Museum 

Aim to provide an opportunity for adults and children to investigate and develop their knowledge of the history of Bridgwater and the surrounding area, consider how this may have shaped the locality as it is today. and the part Bridgwater played in world history.

The team of volunteers is happy to work with individuals, schools, groups of young people and adult social groups, to provide a taylor-made experience focusing on the interests of the group. 

These visits can be arranged normally on Mondays, evenings and at other times by arrangement. Responsibility for the care of individuals remains with the leaders of the group at all times.

The Learning Team is supported by experts who have knowledge in many areas, for example local industry, archaeology, buildings, and conflicts.

Members of the Learning Team are available to discuss and plan visits as required.