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This museum is always changing. We focus on the history of the town and The Great Western Railway.

The museum closed at the end of October 2011 for refurbishment of the galleries.

It will re-open with a new exhibition on 7th March 2012.

The museum exhibitions are arranged in a series of small rooms, which includes the GWR Room. Each year we add a new exhibition, retaining some past exhibitions and renewing others, so there is always something new to see and learn.

Go to our Conservation project on the right hand menu bar to find out all about our exciting conservation and arts project, or to the Heart of Oak web-site www.heart-of-oak.info.

The Town Trail

The Town Trail was launched in 2011. The trail is a great way to explore the town with your family. Discover quirky stories and characters from the past!

The FREE Town Trail leaflet is available from:

The Town Hall, 9 Devon Square
The Tourist Information Centre, Courtenay Street
The Pharmacy Cafe, Queen Street
and the Museum from 7th March to Mid-day 26th October 2012

The Town Trail can take up to one and a half hours to complete, or more, depending on your personal speed. The good thing about it is that you could complete a small section of it in one day and return to complete it on another occasion. It's all up to you!

The trail is access friendly but take care crossing the roads, especially if you are in a wheelchair. Once you have completed the trail and collect the brass rubbings, collect your free prize from the Museum, Town Council offices or the Tourist Information Centre.

HAVE FUN!

town trail