WE ARE OPEN 10am - 5pm
14/05/2022 - 29/10/2022
The Partridge Family exhibition and events programme is our latest project featuring objects from National museums with a North Devon story.
01/10/2022 - 18/02/2023
New exhibition exploring the endangered skills and crafts on the Red List, by the Heritage Craft.
Ten interesting facts about Barnstaple's biggest benefactor William Frederick Rock.
The story of the Japonisme movement and its influence on North Devon Pottery.
From Jamaica to Devon: The inspirational story of Lauriston Vernon Davis.
The Rev. William Hore of Shebbear church and his significant collection of 600 seaweeds.
The story of Clara Peters' watercolor collection and her life at Arlington Court.
The intriguing Shapland and Petter furniture order from King Kong creator Edgar Wallace.
Named in honour of Bromley’s Cafe our tearoom is situated on the ground floor, where you can relax with beautiful views of the square.
The museum holds one of the country's finest collections of North Devon Pottery from the medieval period to present day.
Barnstaple's largest employer of the 20th century, the S&P collection includes some of the finest Arts and Crafts furniture.
The museum is home to the military collections of the Royal Devon Yeomanry.
Everyday objects used by the people of North Devon over the last five hundred years.
A rich collection of North Devon artists such as Frederick Richard Lee, Joseph Kennedy, Brian Chugg and Wilfred Avery.
Significant geology and minerals collection from Victorian collectors and the North Devon coastline.
There are many ways you can volunteer to care for North Devon’s heritage, helping to provide an amazing service to Barnstaple’s museum visitors.
Our supporters mean a huge amount to the museum. Whether its making a donation during your visit or leaving a legacy in your will.
Today’s opening times are :WE ARE OPEN 10am - 5pm
