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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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The Box is the Museum in Residence at Downing Street

The Box has been selected as Museum in Residence at Downing Street for 2026, bringing Plymouth's remarkable artistic and maritime heritage to the nation's most iconic address.

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Beryl Cook’s characters come to life across Plymouth

Plymouth's streets have been transformed with joy and colour thanks to four life-size 3D sculptures based on Beryl Cook's iconic paintings which have appeared across the city to coincide with The Box's major Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy exhibition (until 31 May 2026).

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Museum Opens for New Season!

Dawlish Museum is now open until the end of September and was pleased to welcome Bob and Heather Graham, the new town crier and consort, who came to see the previous town criers display in our new display room which features shops that we've loved and lost ( plus some still around today ! ).

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