Topsham Museum

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.

Other interesting exhibits include local crafts, wildlife of the Exe Estuary and memorabilia of Vivien Leigh, the film star, along with a display depicting the story of Tryphena Sparks and Thomas Hardy.

Currently, The Museum is being re-developed thanks to a Lottery Grant. This will provide additiobal space to display some interesting maritime exhibits and should open in late summer. Meanwhile the Period house, the Vivieen Leigh Room and an area displaying an evever-changing show will continue to be open to the public.The Shop and Tea Room will also remain open along with the Riverside Garden.