Find out about: Dartmouth Museum
About Us
Dartmouth Museum is a small, fascinating and interesting museum housed in an atmospheric old merchant's house, built in approximately 1640.
The Museum houses an extensive collection of artefacts, models, paintings and photographs which can help you explore and develop your interests, whether they be in maritime history, the social and economic history of the town of Dartmouth, or the physical changes to the town over the past centuries.
From the moment you walk through the door you will be transported into the past life of this wonderful town, and begin to understand more about the strong link between the people of the town and the sea.
It's a great day out for a wet day or a dry one
Facilities
There is a small gift shop. Items for sale include reprints of photographs in the museum collection.
Access to the museum and Jesse Room can be a problem for the physically disabled due to the design of the building. The museum has therefore produced a DVD giving a virtual tour into Dartmouth's rich heritage and the museum's collection. This can be viewed free in the Dartmouth public library which is close by; it is also available for purchase at the museum.
Our Next Event
Quiz Night at the Dartmouth Apprentice
When: 17 October 2012
Where: The Dartmouth Apprentice, South Town, Dartmouth
We sat down with The Dartmouth Apprentice and planned a Quiz Night for Wednesday 17th October 2012.
They are a natural partner for us. Did you know that they are a training restaurant and a charity? This is charity supporting charity. This is a major fund raising event, and we need your support. How many folk can we cram into the Dartmouth Apprentice for a great Quiz Night? Will your table win? What are the prizes? Do you know how great the food is and the staff are?
They won't mind if we show you what they've done so far from their web site:
Started in 1995, Training for Life has made a name for itself by taking people who have been unemployed for too long and teaching them how to learn, cope, compete and thrive in the workplace.
Since 1995, Training for Life has:
- Returned over 13,000 people, previously long-term unemployed, back to full time education or employment
- Created more than 150 new jobs as a business in its own right
- Created social enterprises like the Dartmouth Apprentice and Dartmouth Apprentice restaurant, that train people in real jobs, providing them with a wage, reference and an industry qualification
- Reinvested 100% of profits from social enterprises back into training.
Training for Life delivers a ‘learning journey’ through its training and apprenticeship programmes in Prospect Centres – enterprising learning communities that provide experience of work in industry-specific social enterprises.
We think that's pretty special, but enough about that! What about the quiz night?
Hold the date of Wednesday 17th October in the evening. We'll add more details as they're worked out. Until then be prepared for an evening of fun, frivolity, fabulous food, feasting and a Dartmouth themed quiz.
And you can book already! Three ways to do that:
- Use their Contact Form
- Phone them on 01803 837 820
- Email them
If using email or the contact form please ensure you have a reply before assuming your booking is complete
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Our Collections
This is but a glimpse of the collections held at Dartmouth Museum. The Henley Collection has an interactive environment for children of all ages. The text below goes by so swiftly that we can't describe all we have to show you. You need to come and visit us
The Kings Room has a remarkable timeline of nautical history, and models of fully rigged ships, together with a collection of ships in bottles.
The Holdwsorth Room has many local artefatcs and also a video presentation of Dartmouth at War including WW2 Nylon stockings!
Our Latest news
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How 1904 became 1924 in one easy step
15 May 2012
The PS Kingswear Castle was not just one but two paddle steamers. Our catalogue has a pict...read more
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Our Picture Archive is now Online
14 May 2012
It's been no end of a slog. New web projects often are. Since we went live on 29 July 2011...read more
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Opening Times
Summer (April - End October)
Sunday and Monday 13:00-16:00
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-16:00
Winter (November - End March)
Daily 12:00-15:00
The Museum is closed on Christmas, Boxing and New Year's Days.
Prices
Adults £2.00
Concessions (Seniors) £1.50
Children (under 18) £0.50 -
Click on the map above to view the Museum location in Google Maps
The entrance to the museum is at the eastern end of The Butterwalk, through a small but well labelled doorway. A large scale map appears on our official web site, click the banner below, then click Directions. -
Dartmouth Museum
The Butterwalk
Duke Street
Dartmouth
TQ6 9PZ
T: 01803 832923
E: dartmouth@devonmuseums.net
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Access to the museum and Jesse Room can be a problem for the physically disabled due to the design of the building. The museum has therefore produced a DVD giving a virtual tour into Dartmouth's rich heritage and the museum's collection. This can be viewed free in the Dartmouth public library which is close by; it is also available for purchase at the museum.
The Dartmouth Museum Association is a registered charity, No. 306635
Visits to the Jesse Room must be pre-booked. Please phone or email to arrange this:
T: 01803 832923
E: dartmouth@devonmuseums.net
