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.
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.
With over 80,000 objects the museum actively encourages academic research from people working in the United Kingdom.
The museum welcomes donations and loans with a direct connection to North Devon.
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