Learning and Participation at Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

A visit to Tiverton Museum can inspire and educate people of all ages. We house a varied collection relating to life in Mid Devon from pre-history to the present day.
We offer School Workshops in the museum, in school activity and remote workshops, STEM Fairs and Museum Loans boxes. We also have a comprehensive membership scheme for local schools.
Our Learning team is dedicated to helping you get the most out of our schools’ programme. If you think we might be able to help with a topic not covered in our schools’ programme, let us know and we might be able to help.

Resources available

We provide a range of curriculum linked hands on workshops to enrich learning and provide children with memorable experiences.

Activities include: A Roman Invasion, Anglo Saxon Life, Victorian Devon, Devon at War, Toys, Local Studies and Stone to Iron Age. See the schools' programme on our website for full list and further details.

Musuem loan boxes are available for half termly loan on many topics.

Contact Kate Evans, Learning & Participation Officer for more information at education@tivertonmuseum.org.uk or 01884 256295

Our strengths

Most of the objects used in our activity sessions are original and local.  

Activites are pitched at the level appropriate to the age and ability of the individual group.

What other people say about us:

"Tiverton Museum is a fantastic resource for schools and teachers", Wilcombe Primary School

"Thank you for a lovely day.  We enjoyed a lot and learned a lot too!", Tidcombe Primary School

"We really enjoyed the trip - all the (school) staff were extremely complimentary and we would definitely recommend a trip to any school and we will come again, thank you", Bratton Fleming Primary School

"We come for most of our topics.  It is a great resource", Castle Primary School

Facilities available

Schools are given exclusive use of the dedicated Education Room which includes toilet facilities for the duration of their visit. There is space to store bags and coats securely and to have snacks and lunch.  

Other places to visit in the area

Tiverton Castle

Grand Western Canal

Coldharbour Mill

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