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.
10/11/2021
Costs: £50
Join renowned artist Hester Berry in this workshop learning the fundamental techniques of portraiture. No previous experience is necessary.
29/09/2021
Costs: £5
Philip Leach discusses his early influences and shares the highlights of his celebrated pottery career.
27/10/2021
Costs: Free
Join us for a #MakeTheChange focused day of fun. Create a poster, tote bag or draw a portrait of someone who changed history!
Permanent Display
The museum holds one of the countries finest collections of North Devon Pottery from the medieval period to present day.
Permanent Display
The 20th Century gallery features local iconic objects and people’s personal experiences living in North Devon.
Permanent Display
Barnstaple's largest employer of the 20th century, the S&P gallery includes some of their finest Arts and Crafts furniture.
Permanent Display
Commemorating the Royal Devon Yeomanry and Devonshire Regiment's roles in both World Wars.
Permanent Display
Featuring the award winning 'Somweir Junction' model railway, the room tells the history of local scenic railways.
Permanent Display
The gallery celebrates the 55 square mile UNESCO Biosphere Reserve including Braunton Burrows and Lundy Island.
Permanent Display
Significant geology and mineral collections feature among the oldest inhabitant of the town, Barney the Elephant.
Permanent Display
The Welcome Hall features paintings of local scenes and notables of the past with some of the best of Brannam's pottery.
Permanent Display
The Athenaeum Library holds original objects and publications from the museum's earliest collections.
Explore online exhibitions, highlighted collections and object focused stories on our Google partner page.
The community gallery provides groups and organisations the opportunity to showcase a project, celebrate local heritage or commemorate an anniversary.
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