The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
The museum tells the stories of the people and landscapes of North Devon. We are part of North Devon Council, caring for the collections for the benefit of our local community and offering free admission all year round.
The museum includes twelve permanent galleries, an annual temporary exhibitions and events programme, shop and Bromley's tea-room. Our organisation provides support for local schools, groups and other museums in North Devon. The Square Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8LN
Admission & prices
Admission FREE
Museum, Shop and Tea Room Opening Times
Monday - Saturday | 10am - 4:30pm
Find us
Museum, Tourist Information, Tea Room and shop situated in red-brick Victorian building on town-side of the old stone bridge.
3 minute walk from Bus Station, 8 minute walk from Train Station. Public car parking at Belle Meadow, a 3 minutute walk.
Museum news
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Volunteer at the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Would you like to volunteer at the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon? There are a range of volunteer opportunities available, including welcoming visitors to the building and its collections; assisting in the tearoom......
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Documentary Open 2024 Voting Open
Entries for the Documentary Photography Open 2024 are now on display in the Museum's Temporary Exhibition gallery......
Information
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is situated at the end of the historic Long Bridge in Barnstaple. As the only building on the square the museum is well situated for easy access by car, bicycle and public transport.
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon, The Square, Barnstaple, Devon
EX32 8LN
Car
Accessible via the M5, A361, A39 and A377, follow signs for Barnstaple and look for the brown tourist signs towards the town centre and railway station.
Train
Barnstaple train station it is a 10 minute walk to the museum. Arriving at the station follow Station Road with Tesco and Costa Coffee on your right. Once at the roundabout turn right keeping Halfords on your right. Cross at the traffic lights to walk over the bridge. The museum is the prominent building on your right as you approach the end of the bridge.
Coach and Bus
Barnstaple Bus Station is on Silver Street, a 3 minute walk to the museum. Leaving the station on Belle Meadow Road, continue past the traffic lights and cross the road onto the square where the museum is situated. Stagecoach, National Express and Megabus all run services from the bus station.
Parking
The nearest large car parks are Belle Meadow, Seven Brethen and Green Lanes Car Park. Further information can be found at North Devon Council.
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
The Square
Barnstaple
EX32 8LN
T: 01271 346747
E: museum@northdevon.gov.uk
Exhibitions and Projects
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Treasures of North Devon
19 Jul 25 to 11 Oct 25
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Digging Deeper: Celebrating volunteers in North Devon's archaeology
26 Jul 25 to 04 Oct 25
Our videos Click on the play button below to view our videos
History Sounds
Have a listen to some of our oral history files...
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Upcoming events
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Wednesday family friendly make and create sessions Curious Creators
30 July 2025 to 27 August 2025
Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
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Saturday Sketchbook Sessions: Drawing the treasures of North Devon
02 August 2025 to 30 August 2025
Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
The Square
Barnstaple, DEVON EX32 8LN
