On Friday 6 March, The Duke of Wellington performed the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon and declared the museum open following its complete refurbishment during the winter months. Other principal guests attending the reopening included Tom Mayberry, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Somerset; Gideon Amos MP and The Mayor of Wellington, Janet Lloyd.

Following the ceremony there was a reception in the council chamber courtesy of Wellington Town Council where The Duke was awarded Honorary Life Membership of Wellington Local History and Museum Society

The museum opened to the public on Monday 9 March