Frome Heritage Museum
During your visit you can see our permanent displays featuring textiles, printing and metal working, and a street scene with various historic shops and premises from Frome’s past.
Throughout the year there is a programme of temporary exhibitions featuring subjects relevant to Frome.
You can also visit our Library, by appointment.
Visit our temporary exhibition (14 March – 21 April 2023) commemorating 80 years since the sinking of HMS Thunderbolt, a World War II submarine with strong connections to Frome.
read moreCome and see our new permanent display, which traces the history of Frome through the ages. Many of the exhibits have never been on display to the public before.
read moreThe lower gallery showcases a traditional street scene with Maggs the Chemist, Garston Veterinary Group, a local smithy, pub and Post Office.
read moreThe Object of the Month for March is a Saxon axe head found deep in a water meadow and dating back 1500 years.
read moreThe well-known town logo depicting St Aldhelm is shown from its concept in 1985 to the version still used today.
read moreFrome is renowned for its woollen and silk industries. Wander round the collection and find out how the Blue House is linked to woad.
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