Newton Abbot Museum

Newton Abbot Museum Discover a museum rooted in the history and stories of Newton Abbot! We are a free museum for you to visit for a few minutes to a few hours.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday-Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm
Saturday, 9:30am-4pm

Closed Mondays, Sundays & Bank Holidays Museum Opening Hours:

Tuesdays: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesdays: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Thursdays: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Fridays: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Saturdays: 9.30am - 1.30pm

Closed Monday, Sunday and Bank Holidays

No booking necessary to visit Newton Abbot Museum. There’s always something new to see! At the

start of every month we put a new object of the month on display, and update the photo wall (next to the lift). Please note that to ensure the safety of our volunteers and visitors we may ask you to wait before starting your visit if the museum is busy.

🎉 It's Volunteers' Week! 🎉📣🥳All the staff at Newton Abbot Museum want to say a MASSIVE thank you to our incredible volun...
01/06/2026

🎉 It's Volunteers' Week! 🎉📣🥳

All the staff at Newton Abbot Museum want to say a MASSIVE thank you to our incredible volunteers, whose enthusiasm, dedication and support help make everything we do possible.

Our volunteers are involved in every aspect of museum life. They help care for our collections, deliver education workshops, welcome visitors at the front desk, support special activities and events, carry out research, and so much more.

Whether they're sharing their knowledge, lending a helping hand, or bringing fresh ideas to the museum, their contribution is invaluable. Without our volunteers, we wouldn't be able to achieve all the great things we do. ❤️

Keep an eye on our page this week as we shine a spotlight on some of the amazing people who volunteer with us.

We are looking for the following items/themes to add to our handling collection that is used for educational visits and ...
31/05/2026

We are looking for the following items/themes to add to our handling collection that is used for educational visits and outreaches.

If anyone has objects that might be suitable please get in touch - [email protected]

🏺 Aller Vale Pottery

🚂 GWR / BR related objects

🐑 Items that demonstrate the leather and wool trades

🎏 Items that represent the Newfoundland fishing trade

🪢 Items that demonstrate rope making

🦋🐝 New Shop Stock Alert! 📣We're delighted to welcome two brand-new additions to our wildlife pin collection: the strikin...
30/05/2026

🦋🐝 New Shop Stock Alert! 📣

We're delighted to welcome two brand-new additions to our wildlife pin collection: the striking Peacock Butterfly and the charming Bumble Bee pin badges.

Perfect for nature lovers, collectors, or anyone looking for a small gift inspired by the natural world. Which one is your favourite? 🤔

Pop into the Museum to get yours before they flutter away! 🦋

🪲🪳 Frazoo: Meet the Invertebrates - Saturday 27th JuneGet up close to the amazing world of invertebrates with Frazie fr...
28/05/2026

🪲🪳 Frazoo: Meet the Invertebrates - Saturday 27th June

Get up close to the amazing world of invertebrates with Frazie from Frazoo! Join this interactive handling session and meet a fascinating range of creatures including stick insects, beetles, katydids, crickets, millipedes, crabs, cockroaches and even a praying mantis.

Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this fun hands-on experience is a chance to discover these incredible creatures in a whole new way!

45min sessions:

⏰ 10am - 10.45am
⏰ 11am - 11.45am
⏰ 12pm - 12.45pm

🎟 £4 per child, accompanying adult - FREE
Please Note: No children under 4 and children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Book tickets: https://tinyurl.com/Frazoo

🌐 Check our 'What's On' page for more upcoming events: museum-newtonabbot.org.uk/whats-on

🔎🐁 Take part in the search quest for our Tower Mouse! 🐭Our tower mouse is very busy every night sweeping the stairs and ...
27/05/2026

🔎🐁 Take part in the search quest for our Tower Mouse! 🐭

Our tower mouse is very busy every night sweeping the stairs and scurrying through the dark corners of the old medieval tower while everyone else is fast asleep.

But when morning comes and visitors arrive, the shy little mouse disappears into a secret hiding place somewhere inside the tower. No one knows exactly where she hides during the day…

Can you explore the tower and discover where our clever little tower mouse is hiding today? Keep your eyes open — she could be anywhere!

🐀 When you've found her, pick up a special sticker for your pastport.

Today’s is an object that has been selected as part of the What’s in Store collections booklet - Royal Horse Artillery...
25/05/2026

Today’s is an object that has been selected as part of the What’s in Store collections booklet - Royal Horse Artillery jacket.

This jacket was part of a Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) uniform worn during the First World War. It belonged to local man Serjeant William West, known as ‘Winky’, who served in India during the war. The RHA, founded in 1793, provided firepower in support of the cavalry.

During the war ‘Winky’ received a bullet wound to the back and on his return to Newton Abbot continued his work with horses delivering bread on horse and cart.

✨Fascinating facts: As well as indicating a soldier’s rank, uniforms were practical; everything had a purpose. For example, the lines on this jacket could be used as reins for a horse, the buttons, known as ball buttons, could traditionally be used as musket balls and hats could be used as water buckets.

📣There is no Toddler Tuesday session tomorrow (26th May) due to half-term📣Every Tuesday during term time, 9:30am - 10:30...
25/05/2026

📣There is no Toddler Tuesday session tomorrow (26th May) due to half-term📣

Every Tuesday during term time, 9:30am - 10:30am.

June 2026 dates, term-time only:

2nd
9th
16th
23rd
30th

These sessions are FREE, but please book a place so we have an idea of numbers! Booking will be available at least a week in advance:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/toddler-tuesdays-term-time-1230009

Our next Museum Make and Create workshop still has a few spaces left so why not join us on Saturday 6th June to make you...
24/05/2026

Our next Museum Make and Create workshop still has a few spaces left so why not join us on Saturday 6th June to make your own tiny house! 🏠

Book your FREE place here: https://tinyurl.digital/ojqu38

🌞 The sun is shining and Newton Abbot town centre is full of activity today! Why not make the most of it and enjoy a day...
23/05/2026

🌞 The sun is shining and Newton Abbot town centre is full of activity today! Why not make the most of it and enjoy a day out in town?

🚗 Classic Car Show with live music and demonstrations until 4pm

🏰 St Leonard's Clock Tower - open until 1pm

🖼 Newton Abbot Museum - open until 4pm with fascinating displays, family activities and plenty to explore

There’s something for everyone to enjoy today — we’d love to see you! 😊

✨ Looking for a fun and affordable day out this May Half Term?Step into the stories of Newton Abbot and explore fascinat...
22/05/2026

✨ Looking for a fun and affordable day out this May Half Term?

Step into the stories of Newton Abbot and explore fascinating collections, hands-on interactives and family-friendly activities — all completely FREE!

What’s waiting for you this half term?

🦋 Insects Uncovered: Biodiversity in Newton Abbot Exhibition

⛱️ Half Term Holiday Trip Trail - Help Cas, one of our church mice, get read for his holiday!

🐛 The Great Butterfly & Moth Hunt - eight butterflies and moths are hiding… can you track them all down? Complete the hunt to earn a sticker AND wildflower seeds to take home!

🚂 A railway section packed with local rail history and interactive objects

🧒 'Your Space' community case featuring objects selected by Wolborough Primary School

🔊 Over 20 interactives to try, including working signal levers, digital displays, braille and audio guides

🧸 A Museum gift shop full of unique gifts inspired by local history

🧩 Dressing up and activities for younger visitors

Find out about our opening days, resources and accessibility here: www.museum-newtonabbot.org.uk/visiting

Subscribe to our newsletter to find out about our upcoming events, activities and exhibitions! tinyurl.com/NAMuseumNewsletter

Address

Newton's Place, Wolborough Street
Newton Abbot
TQ121JQ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441626201121

Website

http://www.museum-newtonabbot.org.uk/

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