Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
The Square
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8LN
England
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01271 346 747
A visit to the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is the perfect way to get to know the area's landscape, wildlife, history and culture.
In The Story of North Devon special effects and hands on activities help you find out about life from prehistoric to Victorian times. You can explore Tarka the Otter's riverbanks and go under the sea to meet a giant Leatherback turtle.
Barnstaple's finest products are displayed here, from 17th century pewter to Art Pottery by Brannam, Baron and Lauder and furniture by Shapland and Petter. Our military displays tell the stories of the Royal Devon Yeomanry and Devonshire Regiment. You can walk through our model Wellington bomber to view Chivenor airfield and find out how the Second World War affected people's lives.
The Museum has a programme of changing temporary exhibitions.
Venue Type:
Museum
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Maritime, Medicine, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War
Key artists and exhibits
- Highlights of the Museum include the Tarka Gallery, the Story of North Devon and the Regimental Collection of the Royal Devon Yeomanry.
James Ravilious Celebrations: Photographs of North Devon
Black & white images of celebrations and events in rural North Devon from the 1970s and 1980s captured by the renowned photographer James Ravilious.,
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE
Harry Juniper 66 years a potter
A celebration of the life and work of this much loved guardian of the North Devon sgraffitto tradition.,
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE
The Arts of Art
Discover the Art World and create a masterpiece of your own with this hands-on family fun exhibition by Science Projects Ltd.,
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
FREE
Views of Exmoor rediscover the moorland, past and present
The stories of Exmoor National Park\'s moorland toldthrough pictures, memories and artefacts. See how people have shaped, and been shaped by, this unique landscape as we take a journey back through thousands of years. An exhibition by the Exmoor Moorland Landscape Partnership.,
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE
The Barnstaple Masters
Works by Aet Teachers from Barnstaple including work by Joseph Kennedy, Allan Smith and Brian Chugg.,
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE
North Devon in Photographs
North Devon Heritage Photographic Competition in partnership with North Devon Coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty., An exhibition of selected entries from our popular annual North Devon Heritage Photographic Competition., Entry forms and further details about this competition will be available from the Museum in July 2013. Closing date for entries: Monday 14th October 2014., With categories forthose under the age of 16and for adults we welcome entries from both budding and professional photographers., Our usual 6 categories are:, Town & VillagesThe Coast & The SeaLandscapeCharactersWildlifeAnything Goes!This year's North Devon Coast AONB category is:, Seasons of the CoastPhotographers are invited to capture the unique and outstanding coastal scenery of North Devon throughout the seasons, in any weather, through the camera lens., The AONB judges for this special categoryare Rob Tibbles, a professional photographer based in North Devon, and Dave Edgecombe, Project Officer for the North Devon Coast AONB., We hope that the Exmoor Moorland Landscape Partnership will be joiningthe Museumagain for this year's competitionfor their own special categories., Meanwhile get out and get snapping and encourage the youngsters to have a go!, Image:by Sylvia Court,
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
FREE
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