The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust
Learning at the Gauge Museum
Our Schools Programme at the Gauge Museum offers clear curriculum-links to both History and the STEM subjects. Choose from our range of Loans Boxes and Resource Packs, or join us for a Learning Session or self-guided visit.
For a quick overview, download our Schools Information Leaflet
Why not combine your Visit to the Gauge Museum with a Ride on our Historic Railway?
What better way to round off your learning experience than to feel for yourself the power of a steam locomotive as you travel through the beautiful Somerset countryside?
The Railway offers a range of possible routes on our line, allowing you to tailor your visit in terms of time and expense.
Use the links below to find out more about what’s on offer:
Plan an Educational Visit
Find out all you need to know about visiting the Gauge Museum and the WSR. More...
Loans Boxes
Find out more about how our Loans boxes can bring some of the museum into your own classroom.
Digital Resource Packs
Containing everything you need to kick start your topic, find out more about our Digital Resource Packs. More...
We know that these are uncertain and difficult times for everybody. To help keep young children busy and support parents and carers, our education team have put together a series of STEM-related learning challenges for you to download and complete at home.
Need some extra help or inspiration?
Our skilled team of ‘mini helpers’ are here for you!
Watch them tackle the Great Bridge Challenge:
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The Learning Programme at the Gauge Museum is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. More...