Topsham Museum

25 The Strand
Topsham
Exeter
EX3 0AX
England

Website

www.devon.gov.uk/index/culturetourism/culture/museums_heritage/guide_to_devon_museums-3/museums_east_devon/mus_topsham.htm

Telephone

01392 873244

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Topsham Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17th century buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary. Following completion of a stunning new River gallery, the Museum was 'long-listed' for the Art Fund Prize in 2008.

Part of the Museum's focus is on Topsham's maritime history - one particular showpiece is the River Gallery, completed in 2007, featuring unique historic river craft. Visitors can also enjoy the furnished period rooms of the original house and the Sail Loft with its historical timeline of the town's general history. Other interesting exhibits include wildlife of the Exe Estuary, local trades and organisations and memorabilia of the film star Vivien Leigh.

Topsham's position as a sheltered harbour enabled it to thrive as a port, a centre for fishing and shipbuilding. In a largely forgotten period the Exe was thronged with sailing vessels and its shipyards were major employers in the town and the trade at its height rivalled that of London.

The Museum incorporates pleasant gardens and a tearoom.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

1 April - 31 October
Sun Mon Wed Sat 14.00-17.00

Group visits at other times by prior arrangement.

Closed: 1 November - 31 March

1 April - 31 October
Tues Thurs Fri

Admission charges

FREE.

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Restaurant
Shop

Disability access

Touch exhibits
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas

Schools services and facilities

Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Education facilities available

Research and adult learning

Library with public access
Study facilities

Commercial and hire services

Meeting room available

25 The Strand
Topsham
Exeter
EX3 0AX
England

Website

www.devon.gov.uk/index/culturetourism/culture/museums_heritage/guide_to_devon_museums-3/museums_east_devon/mus_topsham.htm

Telephone

01392 873244

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities, Social History, Land Transport, Maritime

Collections services

General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Public access available to collections information
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

25 The Strand
Topsham
Exeter
EX3 0AX
England

Website

www.devon.gov.uk/index/culturetourism/culture/museums_heritage/guide_to_devon_museums-3/museums_east_devon/mus_topsham.htm

Telephone

01392 873244

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