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Frome Museum Visit our Museum and experience an array of fascinating people, places, crafts, events and history of the historic town of Frome.

Donations are welcome but entry is free. Bring the family and let your children find items to be touched and tested! A fascinating town Museum ... open from early March until late November each year. Run by volunteers in an iconic building in Frome, documenting the history of the town and wider area.

🎉 Frome Museum celebrates 60 years! 🎉Join us in celebrating six decades of Frome Museum by visiting our new exhibition, ...
11/10/2026

🎉 Frome Museum celebrates 60 years! 🎉

Join us in celebrating six decades of Frome Museum by visiting our new exhibition, opening on Tuesday 13 October.

Discover the story of our iconic North Parade building and learn about its original owner, the Frome Literary and Scientific Institution, which occupied the building from 1869.

Come and explore Frome’s fascinating history and help us celebrate this special milestone! 🏛️

A postcard of Great Elm sent to Miss M Perkins, 28 Milk Street on 28th February 1908.( From the museum archive)
11/10/2026

A postcard of Great Elm sent to Miss M Perkins, 28 Milk Street on 28th February 1908.

( From the museum archive)

Frome Museum is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with a special exhibition - opening on Tuesday 12th October.Great artic...
07/10/2026

Frome Museum is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with a special exhibition - opening on Tuesday 12th October.

Great article in the Frome Times this week!

We look forward to welcoming you

A 1927 advert from the museum archive.
06/10/2026

A 1927 advert from the museum archive.

Frome Museum Volunteers preparing items to sell in our shop on Sunday! Please come along if you are in town for the Inde...
02/10/2026

Frome Museum Volunteers preparing items to sell in our shop on Sunday!

Please come along if you are in town for the Independent market 11.00- 3.00pm - we would love to see you ❤️

From the museum archives. The old fire engine station in Christchurch Street West.
20/09/2026

From the museum archives.
The old fire engine station in Christchurch Street West.

Have you been to see our new exhibition? Sir Benjamin Baker, who was the chief Engineer on the Forth Bridge, lived in Fr...
10/09/2026

Have you been to see our new exhibition? Sir Benjamin Baker, who was the chief Engineer on the Forth Bridge, lived in Frome!
Also the chance to see our beautiful Grand Staircase - the Exhibition runs until 10th October

Our fabulous new exhibition starts today & runs until the 10th October.We are open,  Tuesday - Saturday, 11-3.00pm & Ind...
25/08/2026

Our fabulous new exhibition starts today & runs until the 10th October.

We are open, Tuesday - Saturday, 11-3.00pm
& Independent Market Sundays.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Looking for a rainy day activity? Come along to the Museum for some summer fun!
20/08/2026

Looking for a rainy day activity? Come along to the Museum for some summer fun!

Come and see an iconic series of 1880s photos in the wonderful setting of our Grand Staircase. Exhibition opens Tuesday ...
20/08/2026

Come and see an iconic series of 1880s photos in the wonderful setting of our Grand Staircase. Exhibition opens Tuesday 25th.

Address

Frome
BA111AT

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

01373 454611

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