VE Day 80th anniversary celebration

VE Day 80th anniversary celebration - The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon

10 May 2025 10 May 2025

When: 10 May 2025
Where: Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
Cost: Admission FREE
Suitable for: Family friendly

Visit our temporary commemorative display from Thursday 8 May, and take part in our dedicated day of celebrations - both inside and outside the Museum to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe.

  • VE Day 80 commemorative display
    Thursday 8 May – Saturday 10 May 2025
    10am-4:30pm | Admission FREE

    Discover more about Barnstaple in World War II in a temporary display of photographs and objects from our permanent collection.
  • A day of VE Day celebrations
    Saturday 10 May 2025
    10am-4:30pm | Admission FREE

    Celebrations include:
    FREE drop-in children’s art and craft activities (10am-12pm and 1-3pm)
    Period vehicles outside the Museum on The Square (tbc)
    A temporary display in our Learning Room (see above)
    Bunting throughout the Museum hand-crafted by our team of volunteers
    War-time food for sale in Bromley’s Tearoom!

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