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Step into 200 years of history and be part of the story. There are lots of ways to get involved.

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Be a part of Shoemakers Museum

Step into 200 years of history and be part of the story.

There are several ways that you can help to bring Shoemakers Museum to life.  Help us cross the fundraising finishing line with a donation. Join our friendly team as a paid visitor host in our café, shop and ticketing office or as a valued volunteer. Local suppliers and creators are sought for artisan products for our shop or café. Or simply tell share your stories of the shoes you have loved, where they have taken you and your life in Clarks and Street on our socials @shoemakersmuseum.

WAYS TO SUPPORT

We have raised over 90% of the project costs to create Shoemakers Museum. Help us cross the finishing line. Your support will help us landscape our beautiful gardens, create educational materials, furnish our community rooms and create an exciting programme of events. Plus win a chance to receive a lifetime membership.

donate to the museum's crowdfunding campaign

VOLUNTEER

Our vital volunteers bring the story of Shoemakers Museum to life. Why not join our friendly and dedicated team. Recruitment and training will take place this summer for a variety of volunteer roles that will suit the interests and experiences of different people. Please have a look and see which role would suit you.

Volunteer

MAKERS AND CREATORS

We are keen to collaborate with forward-thinking local businesses to create a memorable Somerset experience at Shoemakers. We are looking to stock the best of local business in our shop and café. Maybe you are a local artist or craftsperson or can offer an experience through an event or workshop. We are keen to hear from you.

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Attend an event

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  • Free family and accessible event

    Event

    The Iguanodon Restaurant and Dino-Day

    Friday, 29 August

    Open 10.30. Showtimes at 12.30 and 2.30 pm

    More info and book tickets
  • Pair infants' 'tan' brown leather front zip ankle boots with an original box; Clarks Play-ups 'Skelter', 1959-c. 1961
    Permanent Exhibition

    Exhibition

    Shoemakers Galleries – Permanent Exhibition

    Every day after the museum opens in September

    All day

    More info and book tickets

  • Talk

    Designing the future from the past

    Friday, 19 September

    11:00am - 12:00 midnight

    More info and book tickets

Donate now and win a lifetime museum pass

Can you help us to cross our fundraising finishing-line. Make a one-off or monthly donation to support the work that we do and become a part of our history. There is also a chance to win ror receive a lifetime pass to the museum.

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