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What We Keep: The Art of Collecting
The Burton at Bideford
When: 11 May 2026 to 19 July 2026
Where: The Burton at Bideford, Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QQ
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Suitable for: Family friendly
This summer we celebrate the act of collecting in our new exhibition which reveals the hidden objects and stories found in front rooms, home museums and storage spaces across the South West of England.
Through an open call, The Burton at Bideford invited members of the public to share their own personal stories of collecting – asking them what they collect and if they would be willing to show it off to the world. From skateboards, handbags and rocking horses, to vintage toys, mudlarked bottles and vinyl records, discover a fascinating insight into what we keep, and why.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of The Burton and our long history of caring for collections of art, heritage and curiosities. ‘What We Keep’ is one of a series of projects exploring collections and collecting, a custom that is evident throughout human history from the Stone Age to the modern day.
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Exhibitions & Projects
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Land of the Pharaohs: Egypt on Screen
Bill Douglas Centre
29 January 2026 to 15 May 2026
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Bruce Oliver: A Grand Old Man of Barnstaple
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
21 March 2026 to 16 May 2026
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A Roof and A Sky
05 March 2026 to 17 May 2026
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A Roof and A Sky
The Burton at Bideford
05 March 2026 to 17 May 2026
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Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy
The Box, Plymouth
24 January 2026 to 31 May 2026
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Journeys with Mai
The Box, Plymouth
14 February 2026 to 14 June 2026
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Documentary Photography Open 2026
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
25 April 2026 to 20 June 2026
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The Art of Resurgence: Celebrating 60 Years of Resurgence
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
23 May 2026 to 18 July 2026
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What We Keep: The Art of Collecting
The Burton at Bideford
11 May 2026 to 19 July 2026
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Colour
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
23 May 2026 to 06 September 2026
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History off the Hanger
Killerton House
14 February 2026 to 01 November 2026
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Stored Secrets
Castle Drogo
27 March 2026 to 01 November 2026
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Insects Uncovered: Biodiversity in Newton Abbot Exhibition
Newton Abbot Museum
17 March 2026 to 01 March 2027
