Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon

The Square
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8LN
England

Website

www.devon.gov.uk/index/learning/learning_resources/museums_heritage/guide_to_devon_museums-3/museums_north_devon/mus_barnstaple-2.htm

E-mail

museum@northdevon.gov.uk

Telephone

01271 346 747

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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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

 Opening hours

Tues - Sat 10:30-16:30

Closed: Mon, Sun

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Library with public access
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

The Square
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8LN
England

Website

www.devon.gov.uk/index/learning/learning_resources/museums_heritage/guide_to_devon_museums-3/museums_north_devon/mus_barnstaple-2.htm

E-mail

museum@northdevon.gov.uk

Telephone

01271 346 747

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

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.

Collections services

  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Specialist publications on collections available
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

The Square
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8LN
England

Website

www.devon.gov.uk/index/learning/learning_resources/museums_heritage/guide_to_devon_museums-3/museums_north_devon/mus_barnstaple-2.htm

E-mail

museum@northdevon.gov.uk

Telephone

01271 346 747

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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