Somerset Rural Life Museum

Somerset Rural Life Museum is a heritage museum located in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. It explores the agricultural, social, and domestic history of rural Somerset through buildings, objects, photographs, and oral histories. The museum is housed around a historic farm complex, including a notable abbey barn, which reflects the importance of farming in the region’s economy and identity. Its collections examine themes such as dairy production, crafts, seasonal labour, village life, and changes in rural technology. As an educational institution, the museum is significant for preserving local memory and interpreting the relationship between landscape, work, and community in Somerset.