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Following the updated government guidelines from July 4th some museums and heritage sites are open, or planning to reopen, to visitors but many museums remain closed. For up to date news and information and to stay in touch please visit the museum websites.

A map and list of Devon museums that are now open can be found by visiting our open museums page.

Most of our museums receive little or no financial support from government or local authorities and rely on their visitors to survive. In these difficult times, please consider supporting your museums by becoming a member or making a donation.

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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Founder of Fairlynch Museum Joy Gawne celebrates 100th Birthday and room renamed in her honour

Among the new exhibits to be found at the Fairlynch Museum in Budleigh Salterton (when it is able to reopen safely) will be a sign renaming the costume room to honour Fairlynch’s co-founder Miss Joy Gawne who celebrated her 100th birthday on 26th September this year.

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Topsham Museum Christmas cards

Topsham Museum are launching their Christmas card on 1st October 2020.

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MYSTERIOUS KNITSY THE YARNBOMBER DONATES TO THE FAIRLYNCH COVID 19 ARCHIVE

Budleigh Salterton’s mystery yarn-bomber Knitsy has donated their Covid-themed creation to Fairlynch for our pandemic archive and eventual exhibition.

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