Topsham Museum

25 The Strand
Topsham
Exeter
Devon
EX3 0AX

Tel: +44 (0)1392 873 244
Email: museum@topsham.org
Web: http://devonmuseums.net/topsham


Topsham Museum is housed in one of a group of late 17th Century Buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary. As well as the furnished period rooms of the house, visitors can also enjoy the displays of local history with a maritime background.

The Riverside Gallery houses the Cygnet and other examples of the maritme history of Topsham. There is a display of the wildlife on the Exe which has been developed with the RSPB.

Another attraction is the Vivien Leigh Room where the nightdress worn in 'Gone with the eind' is on display.

Having been nominated for The Art Fund Prize last year, Topsham Museum continues to offer a surprising variety of displays and the 2009 Exhibition 'Topsham Meets the Met Office' follows the weather pattern of Topsham over the past 150 years.

Children are always welcome and a quiz and a trail provide an intersting afternoon for our younger visitors.

  • Home made teas
  • Riverside garden
  • Shop
  • Touch screen multimedia display
  • Disabled Access

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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    1st April to 1st November:
    Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

    Teas served 2.30pm - 4.30pm.

    Group visits welcome by prior notice.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Free Admission.

    Directions
    300 yards from Topsham Quay - terminus of the 'T' bus from Exeter. Frequent train service from Exeter and Exmouth. Car parking nearby
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    Topsham Museum Postcode for SatNav: EX3 0AX

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