Ilfracombe Museum

30/05/2026

Here’s a teaser from Mortehoe Museum

Richard Coats drawings - do you recognise the building in

29/05/2026

22/05/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel our kids craft session on Tuesday 26th May, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

22/05/2026

Drop by this weekend and you can chat to John about the collection Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd May. (Closed Sunday)

We will be hosting a collection of Cold War artifacts, owned by local collector John Hardwick for The Cold War Network Heritage week.
The collection is described as ranging 'from components linked to Britain’s nuclear submarine programme to badges, ephemera and material reflecting public protest movements such as CND and Polaris. National Cold War Heritage Week marks the first time this collection has been exhibited.' (The Cold War Network website: https://www.coldwarnetwork.co.uk/ncwhw2026-ilfracombe-museum/ )

21/05/2026

All welcome to this FREE event, Friday 29th May from 3pm.

18/05/2026

We will be closed for the morning on Tuesday 19th May, opening from 12pm-5pm.

15/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our Ilfracombe Art Trail workshop last Saturday, we had a great time creating Artful Initials, inspired by some beautiful old books.

14/05/2026

Look out for our forthcoming event on Friday 29th May at 3pm with displays regarding the Banfields in Ilfracombe and Banfield City Argentina.

📖 Launch of a new book celebrating 130 years of history

We’re delighted to share the launch of ‘Banfield: Not a Single Boring Day in 130 Years’ - a fascinating new publication that explores an Argentine football institution established in 1896 by British, Irish and Australian railway pioneers.

The book highlights the rich and unexpected historical links between Ilfracombe and South America, tracing the club’s identity back to its namesake Edward Banfield (1837–1872), the Ilfracombe-born engineer who relocated to South America in the late 1850s, and spearheaded Argentina's early railway infrastructure.

Discover more at a special event: 3pm 29th May 2026 taking place at

Now available in ebook, paperback, and hardcover formats: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Banfield-Not-Single-Boring-Years/dp/B0GYQ6VVTN

29/04/2026

TODAY!!