Somerset Rural Life Museum, Local museum in Glastonbury, England.
The Somerset Rural Life Museum occupies a Grade I listed Abbey Tithe Barn, showcasing extensive collections of agricultural tools, farming equipment, and domestic artifacts.
The museum, established in 1975, occupies a 14th-century barn that previously served as a storage facility for grain collected as church taxes.
The five Farmhouse Galleries present different aspects of Somerset life through dedicated spaces for creating, learning, believing, celebrating, and remembering local traditions.
Located on Bere Lane, the museum offers yearly passes at the price of a single admission, with adult tickets priced at £9.35 and children aged 5-17 at £4.40.
The Farmyard Gallery and orchard feature outdoor sculpture trails that explain the history of the buildings through artistic installations and interpretative elements.
Location: Glastonbury
Inception: 1975
Address: Abbey Farm, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury BA6 8DB BA6 8DB
Website: http://somerset.gov.uk/somerset/culturecommunity/museums/somersetmuseums/somersetrurallife
GPS coordinates: 51.14850,-2.71400
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:50
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