Monday - We are OPEN 10:00 - 16:00
02/12/2023 - 17/02/2024
Come and explore Barnstaple’s hidden underclass at the Barnstaple and North Devon Museum. Life was very hard for working-class people during the 19th century. This…
14/10/2023 - 27/01/2024
Devon-born Wilfred Avery (1926-2016) tackled just two subjects in his career: landscape and the male body. The inspiration he found in his childhood landscape became…
10/02/2024 - 13/04/2024
The Museum's annual photography competition is now open, with the theme for this year being 'Speaking Out: Changing Times'.
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.
Over 10,000 plants and animals, including Victorian herbaria and the remains of the Barnstaple Elephant.
Archaeological material from the Paleolithic period to 18th century, including local excavated and chance finds.
Spanning the 16th Century onwards the collection includes tableware, decorative metalwork and ecclesiastical silverware.
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.
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.
Opening times are: 10am - 4pm Mon - SatMonday - We are OPEN 10:00 - 16:00
