The Market House Museum is a small museum in Watchet, Somerset, England.The building was constructed in 1820 on the site of the previous market house which had been demolished in 1805. It was converted into a museum in 1979. It is a Grade II listed building.It houses a collection of exhibits about the natural history of Watchet and the surrounding area. The focus is on nautical and maritime history of the port.Artefacts include those relating to: Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Land Transport, Maritime, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology and Social History.At the rear of the museum building is the old town lock up.
Tags: History Museum
Address & Contact
- City:
- Watchet
- Phone:
- 01984 631209
- Website:
- http://www.watchetmuseum.co.uk/
- Category:
- Local Business