Find out about: Exmouth Museum
About Us
Exmouth Museum was first opened in 1985 and is housed in a 19th century building which was the Council Stables together with the adjoining foreman's cottage.
We tell the story of Exmouth and its people. Exhibits include a Victorian Kitchen, Wartime, the Beach, Children's Toys, Railways, Shipping, Antique Lace and Commemorative China. For the children we have Quiz Sheets and our ever popular 'Find the Cat' trail.
Facilities
Wheelchair access to ground floor only. Photos and text available for upstairs exhibits.
Our Next Event
Exmouth Museum Annual General Meeting
When: 25 May 2012
Where: Salvation Army Hall, Exmouth
The AGM of the Museum Society of Exmouth will be held on Friday 25th May at the Salvation Army Hall, just across the road from the Museum.
The meeting starts at 2:30 and everyone is welcome.
This is your opportunity to find out more about your local museum. If you have any ideas for the future, thoughts, suggestions or even, dare we say it, criticisms or praise this is your chance to make your views known.
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Our Collections
The Museum reflects Exmouth's rich social history and includes:
The development of the town into a seaside resort, docks and railways, Victorian kitchen, 1930's dining room, children's toys and antique bobbin lace.
Quiz sheets are available for young visitors.
In addition to our displays we have Press Cuttings, books and other files available for visitors to browse.
Our Latest news
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The Museum is Open from 2nd April to 3rd November.
Opening Times
Mon, Fri. Sat: 10.30 - 12.30
Tue & Thu: 10.30 - 16.30
Wed 10.30 - 16.00
Sun & Bank Holidays: Closed
Admission £1.50p. Seniors £1.
Children & Students are free.
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Walk up Exeter Road from the Magnolia Shopping Centre.
Sheppards Row is the first turning on the left and you will see the Museum in front of you. -
Exmouth Museum
Sheppards Row
Off Exeter Road
EXMOUTH
EX8 1PW
T: 07768 184127
E: exmouthmuseum@aol.com
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1. Fairlynch Museum
(Distance: 1 to 5 miles)
2. Topsham Museum
(Distance: 1 to 5 miles)
3. A la Ronde
(Distance: Under 1 mile) -
The Museum is in the centre of Exmouth and within easy walking distance of the car parks and the shopping centre.
Exmouth is well served by public transport and the Train and Bus stations are nearby.
The Museum does not have a cafe but there are a whole range of cafes, restaurants and bars within a short walk.
Exmouth is a busy seaside town - for more information on the town and Event Listings visit www.exmouth-guide.co.uk
As well as other artefacts and documents the Museum has a small collection of paintings.
We are pleased to say that these can now be viewed on the Your Paintings website at www.bbc.co.uk/yourpaintings
