17/07/2021 - 08/01/2022
North Devon in 100 Objects celebrates the finest items in our collections, telling the greatest stories of our people and region.
31/07/2021 - 02/10/2021
Celebrating the ‘Leach tradition’ in North Devon and how international design influenced both father and son's work.
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.
The story of the Barnstaple Long Bridge and its evolution from a pack horse pathway to lorry laden thoroughfare.
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 countries 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.
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