What's on

What’s On

Our permanent displays feature textiles, printing and metal working, and a street scene with various historic shops and premises from Frome’s past.

Throughout the year we also have a programme of temporary exhibitions.

Permanent display
Permanent display 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum

Come 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.

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Frome Carnival window display
Frome Carnival window display 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum

Our new window display celebrates the history of Frome Carnival, a long-established and well-loved local event.

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‘Feeling Dressed’ workshop with Dr Lucy Gundry
‘Feeling Dressed’ workshop with Dr Lucy Gundry 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum

The current Great Fire of Cheap Street display marks the centenary of a fire in August 1923 that threatened to destroy one of Frome’s most attractive streets.

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Frome street scenes
Frome street scenes 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum

The lower gallery showcases a traditional street scene with Maggs the Chemist, Garston Veterinary Group, a local smithy, pub and Post Office.

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Object of the Month
Object of the Month 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum

The Object of the Month for September is a recently-donated set of Victorian flat irons.

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