News from Radstock Museum

We have the following fascinating temporary exhibitions on display:

British Dragonfly Society exhibition now – 20th August

We are pleased to tell you that the British Dragonfly Society are curating an Exhibition at Radstock Museum this summer. It covers topics such as the History of Dragonflies, their evolution and fossils; The amazing ways that Dragonflies have adapted for survival; Dragonflies vs Damselflies; Their life cycle and their current state in the UK; Dragonflies in Somerset and how to take action for them.

There’s lots of colourful information on posters and in display cabinets and leaflets to take away. We will also incorporate some activities for children to spark their interest in Dragonflies and Damselflies.

To complement this exhibition, there is also a display of Writhlington School’s long association with dragonflies.

Exhibition of Toys of yesteryear now – 20th August

This exhibition is an opportunity to see and learn about the toys that children had to play with in the

mining era of North Somerset. Some are homemade reflecting the skills and economic hardship of miners and their families. It is an opportunity for us to display some of the many local artefacts stored in Radstock Museum’s collection and for you and your family to compare toys of yesteryear with the toys of your childhood and the present day.

For all exhibitions, normal entry charges apply. Apart from a few exceptions, all entrance tickets are valid for unlimited free re-entry for a year. Visit www. radstockmuseum.co.uk. for opening times, entry charges and more information. We look forward to seeing you at the museum.