What's on

What’s On

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.

HMS Thunderbolt exhibition
HMS Thunderbolt exhibition 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum

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 more
New permanent display for 2023
New permanent display for 2023 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.

read more
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.

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

The Object of the Month for March is a Saxon axe head found deep in a water meadow and dating back 1500 years.

read more
Frome town logo
Frome town logo 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum

The well-known town logo depicting St Aldhelm is shown from its concept in 1985 to the version still used today.

read more
Textiles
Textiles 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum

Frome is renowned for its woollen and silk industries. Wander round the collection and find out how the Blue House is linked to woad.

read more
Printing
Printing 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum

There have been printers in Frome since at least 1795.

read more