Weston Super Mare Museums and Art Galleries

(Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, England, UK)

Weston Super Mare has a few surprises up its sleeve when it comes to museums and is home to the celebrated Helicopter Museum. Located off the A371 in the Locking area, the Helicopter Museum offers a huge collection of choppers and also features a number of 'open cockpit' days.

The North Somerset Museum along Burlington Street is the town's local history exhibition and contains a number of reconstructed houses and shops, from days gone by in the Weston area.

The Helicopter Museum

Address: Locking Moor Road Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS24 8PP, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1934 635227
Home to more than 80 different helicopters collected from many different countries, the Weston Super Mare Helicopter Museum is reputed to be the biggest of its kind in the whole world. Sited on the south-eastern side of the town's airfield, the Helicopter Museum dates back to 1958 and has gained popularity ever since. The facility also features a host of helicopter and aviation memorabilia, all of which are undercover. Other highlights include a gift shop selling helicopter souvenirs, a playground area and a cafe serving basic refreshments.
Open hours: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:30; November to March, Wednesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 16:30
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, children and families

North Somerset Museum

Address: Burlington Street, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1PR, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1934 621028
Full of history and local artefacts, the North Somerset Museum celebrates the county's rich heritage. With displays about various modes of transport and an exhibition celebrating the acclaimed engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the museum also features a series of changing exhibitions, and each Saturday, many fun activities are on offer for young children over seven years old.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:30
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, children under 16 years old are free

Other popular museums and galleries in the town are as follows:

Waterloo Galleries

Address: 5 Waterloo Street Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1LA, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1934 628522
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Lambretta Scooter Museum

Address: 77 Alfred Street, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1PP, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1934 822075
Open hours: daily
Admission: free