Find out about: Lyn and Exmoor Museum
About Us
A charming small museum with collections of agricultural and domestic tools from Lynton and Exmoor. Also maritime, railway, and natural history. Unique pictures of the Lynmouth Flood, and a Victorian dolls' house.
Housed in Lynton's oldest surviving domestic dwelling, it even includes its own ghost!
Facilities
The age and compactness of our building limit the facilities we can offer. But we can assure you of a very warm welcome.
Our Next Event
Grand Re Opening
When: 02 April 2012 to 26 October 2012
Where: Lyn and Exmoor Museum
On April 2nd we re-open for the summer, following a major re-vamp over the winter. We will be waiting to welcome you.
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Our Collections
The theme of the museum is the social history of Lynton and the surrounding villages through the ages. The earliest display is of Neolithic and Bronze Age flint artefacts, and there are displays from the last two centuries.
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Opening Times
Mon- Fri: 10.30-1.30, 2-5pm
Sun: 14.00 - 16.00
Sat: Closed
Services
The museum is open from Easter until the end of October. Admissions: £1 adult, 50p children. Free admission on Sunday afternoons. -
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Parking available close by at Bottom Meadow car park. Walk up the slope towards the village, and follow the road past the school on your left. The Museum is now on your right. -
Lyn and Exmoor Museum,
St Vincent's Cottage
Market Street
Lynton
EX35 6AF
T: Please contact by email
E: lynexmuseum@yahoo.co.uk
W: http://www.devonmuseums.net/Lyn-and-Exmoor-Museum/Devon-Museums/ -
We regret that we have no special arrangements for the physically disabled. disabled but if a wheelchair can be negotiated down the three steps at the gate there should be no difficulty in coping with the downstairs rooms of the cottage. Our volunteer attendants will always be helpful.
