Insects Uncovered: Biodiversity in Newton Abbot Exhibition
Newton Abbot Museum
When: 17 March 2026 to 01 March 2027
Where: Newton Abbot Museum
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for: Family friendly
Our amazing butterflies and moths are taking flight in a brand new exhibition: Insects Uncovered: Biodiversity in Newton Abbot!
- Dates: 17 March 2026 - March 2027
- Location: Newton Abbot Museum
- Free! No booking required
- A Family Trail Available - The Great Butterfly & Moth Hunt
Come and see Doctor Henry Mapleton’s butterfly cabinets and beautiful specimens from his collection and learn about what Newton Abbot Town Council is doing to promote biodiversity. In collaboration with Green Futures Newton Abbot.
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The Great Butterfly & Moth Hunt Trail
Eight butterflies and moths are hiding around the museum… can you find them all?
Follow the trail, discover some beautiful butterflies from the Museum’s collection, and learn some amazing facts along the way. Butterflies and other insects are very important for nature because they help pollinate flowers. When you’ve found them, go to the Front Desk to collect a special sticker for your Pastport and some wildflower seeds. Plant them to help create a welcoming place for butterflies to visit!
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