Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Beck's Square
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 6PJ


Tiverton Museum is believed to contain the largest Social History collection in the South West. It was founded in 1960; now re-opened following the completion of a £1.2 million programme of redevelopment and re-display.
  • A Social History, Agriculture and Transport Museum
  • A Railway, Farm Waggons, Wheelwrights and Blacksmith's Museum
  • A Clocks, Dolls, Costumes and Lace Machinery Museum
  • A Researchers, Local Documents and Photographs Museum
  • A Museum for the Whole Family to Enjoy.

    Full disabled access for whelchairs.

     

    Opening Times
    (2008 times)
    Monday to Friday: 10.30am to 4.30pm, Saturdays: 10.00am to 1.00pm

    Admission Charges
    (2008 prices)
    Adult £4.25; Concession £3.25; Child (5-16 yrs) £1.00; Child (under 5) Free; Family (2 adults & up to 4 children) £9.00.

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