Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
Explore the museum's large, outstanding collections and trace the fascinating history of Mid Devon. The displays include the 'Tivvy Bumper' GWR steam engine, local industries (particularly lace making), farm waggons and the history of agriculture, and the every day home life of Mid Devon folk.
The museum is family friendly and offers a warm welcome to everyone. There is a lively temporary exhibition programme - please look at the events page for further details. The museum also houses Tiverton's Tourist Information Service which is open in museum hours.
Admission & prices
Opening hours:
Wednesday 11:00-4:00
Thursday: 11:00-4:00
Friday: 11:00-4:00
Saturday: 11:00-4:00
Extended opening for school holidays.
Priority to pre-booked tickets (through our website).
Admission Charges (2021)
Adults £6.00
Accompanied Children (0-16) FREE
Member / Disabled Person's carer FREE
Find us
We are situated next to the bus station and the Beck's Square short stay car park. Look out for the large mural of the Tivvy Bumper steam loco and the waterwheel on the outside of our buildings.
Museum news
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Tiverton Museum wins runner up award in Primary Times Reader Star Awards
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life is Runner Up in the Favourite Museum or Historical Attraction Category in the prestigious Primary Times Reader Star Awards 2017! EACH year the interest in the Primary Times Reader Star ......
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Appeal for information on Toc H
Tiverton Museum is making a public appeal for anyone remembers the Tiverton branch of Toc H......
Information
The museum is next to the short stay car park on Beck's Square, and a very short walk away from the long stay car park and bus station.
There are a number of cafes just a few minutes walk away.
Baby change facilities are available on site.
New from summer 2021!
Dress to Impress
Enjoy our new dressing up stations around the museum; the whole family can take part and pose for selfies.
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
Beck's Square
Tiverton
EX16 6PJ
T: 01884 256295
E: curator04@tivertonmuseum.org.uk
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
Beck's Square
Tiverton, DEVON EX16 6PJ