Blake Museum in Bridgwater is pleased to announce its transition to summer opening hours starting 8 April 2026.
The museum will be open to visitors Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm, with the last entry at 3.00pm.
Blake Museum is free to enter, although donations are most welcome to help support the museum’s ongoing activities and preservation efforts.
In addition to exploring the rich history and exhibits of Blake Museum, visitors can also enjoy the museum shop, and refreshments will be available.
Bridgwater’s Blake Museum will also host the first of its 2026 talks on Tuesday 14 April at 7.30pm. Organised by The Friends of Blake Museum, the talk, titled “1820 Connections between Bridgwater Settlers and South Africa”, will be given by Cllr Dawn Denton. Admission is free for members and £3 for non-members.
Blake Museum is a 16th-century house located in the heart of Bridgwater, a historic market town and port, first mentioned as Brugie in the Domesday Book of 1086.
The Museum was first opened to the public in 1926, and it is said that Robert Blake, the town’s most famous citizen, was born in the house in 1598.
Blake Museum is the local museum for archaeology and history of Bridgwater. With collections covering Bridgwater and the surrounding areas, fascinating displays are waiting for you to discover.
For more information about Bridgwater Blake Museum, visit https.//www.bridgwatermuseum.org.uk
