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.

📸 Happy National Selfie Day! 📸Selfies might seem like a modern invention, but did you know there may be a 19th-century v...
21/06/2026

📸 Happy National Selfie Day! 📸

Selfies might seem like a modern invention, but did you know there may be a 19th-century version hidden in our Museum's stained glass?

The beautiful stained glass in the chancel was added in 1876 and designed by Exeter's renowned glazier, Frederick Drake.

But here's the intriguing part... 👀

Local rumours suggest that Drake may have hidden his own face within the stained glass he created. If true, it could be his own Victorian-era "selfie" — immortalised in coloured glass rather than captured on a smartphone!

Next time you visit, take a closer look and see if you can spot the mysterious face. Do you think it's Frederick Drake looking back at us across nearly 150 years?

📷 If you find it, snap a selfie of your own and share it with us!

📣Toddler Tuesday in June📣Every Tuesday during term time, 9:30am - 10:30am.June 2026 dates, term-time only:23rd30th These...
20/06/2026

📣Toddler Tuesday in June📣

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

June 2026 dates, term-time only:

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

🇺🇦💛 New display in our 'Your Space' Community Case 💙The Museum has been working with members of the local Ukrainian comm...
18/06/2026

🇺🇦💛 New display in our 'Your Space' Community Case 💙

The Museum has been working with members of the local Ukrainian community who have made Newton Abbot their home over the past four years after fleeing the war in Ukraine. The objects now on display represent more than 100 years of Ukrainian folk culture.

We are delighted to have traditional clothing and dolls on display, alongside painted household objects and artworks depicting celebrations of Christmas and the harvest festival.

🕊️ If you would like to support our Ukrainian community, join us at the Museum on Saturday 27 June for our Ukrainian Charity Day. More information can be found on our website: tinyurl.com/UkrainianCharityDay

We are a part of Teignbridge lottery for communities - A winning ticket is potentially a week away, we thank you for you...
18/06/2026

We are a part of Teignbridge lottery for communities - A winning ticket is potentially a week away, we thank you for your continued support.

If you haven't signed up yet visit our page - https://www.teignbridgelotteryforcommunities.co.uk/support/newton-abbot-museum

By supporting the museum through the community lottery we can continue to care for the museum collection and provide opportunities for people to join in with our many activities.

🚨 New Shop Stock Alert! 🚨History and adventure fans, we’ve got some fantastic new transfer packs in our Gift Shop for £2...
17/06/2026

🚨 New Shop Stock Alert! 🚨

History and adventure fans, we’ve got some fantastic new transfer packs in our Gift Shop for £2.99 each!

⚔️ Gladiator Combat
Step into the arena and recreate epic battles from the ancient Roman world.

🏰 Knights Tournament
Bring the excitement of a medieval tournament to life with knights, horses and colourful heraldry.

🌊 D-Day Beach Attack
Explore one of the most significant moments of the Second World War with this detailed historical scene.

These classic transfer packs from Westair Reproductions are a fun, screen-free activity for children and adults alike, perfect for history enthusiasts and creative minds.

The Tower is open today (17th June) - 10am-1pm!Come and discover over 500 years of Newton Abbot history!
17/06/2026

The Tower is open today (17th June) - 10am-1pm!

Come and discover over 500 years of Newton Abbot history!

📣 It's the last Friend's Talk of the season soon and non-members can attend for just £4 plus booking fee. The Talks fina...
16/06/2026

📣 It's the last Friend's Talk of the season soon and non-members can attend for just £4 plus booking fee. The Talks finale is set to be a good one: Newton's Contribution to the Great War in Objects- the fantastic John Ellis will be speaking supported by relevant objects from the museum collection.

There are a limited number of tickets available so if you're hoping to join us for this interesting talk don't forget to secure your seat!

Book via the link or scan the QR code

https://buytickets.at/newtonabbotmuseum/2252996

📣Toddler Tuesday in June📣Every Tuesday during term time, 9:30am - 10:30am.June 2026 dates, term-time only:16th 23rd30th ...
15/06/2026

📣Toddler Tuesday in June📣

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

June 2026 dates, term-time only:

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

FREE ACTIVITIES TODAY - part of the Family History Day 🖋🌳Family Friendly make your own Family Tree🔎Research your Family ...
13/06/2026

FREE ACTIVITIES TODAY - part of the Family History Day

🖋🌳Family Friendly make your own Family Tree

🔎Research your Family Tree - people on hand to help you with your research

📅 Saturday 13th June
⏰ 11am - 2pm
📍Newton Abbot Museum, Newton's Place, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1WB

Drop-in, no booking necessary

The museum is open 9:30am-4pm, so spend some time exploring the history of the town whilst you're here!

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

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