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We have over 75 museums in Devon

Devon is a treasure trove of history and with over 75 museums to visit when planning a day out the possibilities are endless.

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There's something for everyone in Devon museums and galleries, from steam trains to shipwrecks, farming to factories, boats to battles and local history to lace.

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There's something for everyone in Devon's museums and galleries, from steam trains to shipwrecks, farming to factories, boats to battles and local history to lace.

Use the museum map to find all the museums near you or search to discover the treasures in Devon museums - and where they can be seen.
Find out what's going on at museum or gallery near you; family fun days, talks and lectures, exhibitions, events and activities or look up the latest news from Devon museums

Planning a school trip? The learning section will help you discover the wide variety of exciting visits, resources and services available in Devon's museums and galleries.

Everything you need to know about Devon museums and their collections is here on devonmuseums.net

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Newton's Place: Building Begins!

Contractors have started work on the £2 million Newton’s Place museum and community space project in Newton Abbot.

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Museum Reopening Date

Topsham Museum will open for the 2019 season on 30th March.

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More sales of local history book !

It's a big thanks to David Force as we receive another cheque from the sales of his excellent new local history book , bringing the total raised so far for the museum to £2,750 ! Well done David and if you would like a copy of his book they are available from Force Estate agents on Queen Street in Dawlish as well as other outlets in the town - plus we shall also have them on sale at our table top fete in Jo's room at the museum this coming Saturday, the 8th December,from 10am until 1pm.

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