Visit our commemorative display from Thursday 8 May, and join us for our dedicated day of celebrations on Saturday 10 May – taking place both inside and outside the Museum to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe.
May 8, 2025 - May 10, 2025
VE Day 80 commemorative display
Thursday 8 May – Saturday 10 May 2025
10am-4.30pm | Admission FREE
Discover more about Barnstaple in World War II in a temporary display of photographs and objects from our permanent collection.
A day of VE Day celebrations
Saturday 10 May 2025
10am-4.30pm | Admission FREE
Celebrations include:
- FREE drop-in children’s art and craft activities (10am-12pm and 1-3pm)
- Period vehicles outside the Museum on The Square
- A commemorative display in our Learning Room (see above)
- Bunting throughout the Museum hand-crafted by our team of volunteers
- Traditional treats and cream teas for sale in Bromley’s Tearoom!
Image: Street party to celebrate VE Day in Barnstaple, Belle Meadow.
Image: VE Day celebrations in Barnstaple
