Find out about: Topsham Museum
About Us
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.
Facilities
The beautiful riverside garden is open all year. During the season home-made teas are served in the cafe or garden. Visit the gift shop.
Group visits of up to 15 can be arranged for guided tours between April and October .Please contact us.
Our Next Event
Secret Gardens
When: 10 June 2012
Where: Topsham
‘Secret Gardens of Topsham’ is going to be even better this year.
There will be more gardens to visit, most of which haven’t been open before, and the gardens will be open for longer, from noon this time, giving people more time to fit in as many gardens as possible. Teas with homemade cakes and scones (for which the Museum is justly renowned) will be available in two venues, from 1 unitl 5pm, and there will also be plants for sale.
This is a major fund-raising event for Topsham Museum, which is run entirely by volunteers, and the Museum is very grateful to the owners for generously opening their gardens. The lovely daisy artwork that you will see on the posters has been kindly designed by the local artist Sarah Gillard.
Please remind any visitors you know will be coming that parking could be difficult and travel by bus or train is preferable.
Programmes will be on sale from mid-May at £4 per person and will be available from Topsham News, Mortimore’s, Auntie Julie’s Sweetshop, Route2 and the Museum Shop. Children under 12 will be free. Programmes can also be purchased for £5 on the day from the Quay or at any of the open gardens.
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Our Collections
The museum houses a comprehensive collection of artefacts, documents and photographs that tell the fascinating story of Topsham and its links with the maritime trade.The main areas featured are:
Our Latest news
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Museum re-opened for the season on 1st April 2012. We are open in the afternoons on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, (plus Tuesdays in August)
2pm-5pm. Last admission 4.30pm.
ADMISSION FREE -
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From Topsham Station, walk down Holman Way to 'Route 2' cafe mini roundabout. 2nd exit is The Strand. 300 yards along you will find The Museum.
....or along Fore Street until 'Route 2' cafe.
Car Parks in Holman Way or the Quay. -
25 The Strand
Topsham
EX3 0AX
T: 01392 873244
E: museum@topsham.org.uk
W: http://www.devonmuseums.net/topsham -
1. Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
(Distance: 1 to 5 miles)
2. Exmouth Museum
(Distance: 1 to 5 miles)
3. Fairlynch Museum
(Distance: 5 to 10 miles) -
The Museum re-opened on 1st April 2012 and will close on October 31st. We will be open on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the season. In August, the Museum will also be open on Tuesday afternoons. There will be a number of small exhibitions spread through the year. The River Gallery is now complete and a lift provides access to the updated Sail Loft.
Cream Teas are served from 2.30pm to 4.30pm and there is a shop which sells a wide range of memorabilia.
Group visits may be made outside opening times by prior arrangement.
