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The Mayflower Museum and Tourist Information Centre The Mayflower Museum is a journey through time with four floors and four centuries to explore.

Please remember last admission to the museum is 1 hour before closing time, thank you.

‼️The Barbican Arts, Craft and Food Fair is back on West Pier this weekend‼️It is a beautiful day to come and explore th...
17/10/2026

‼️The Barbican Arts, Craft and Food Fair is back on West Pier this weekend‼️
It is a beautiful day to come and explore the Barbican and visit the stalls where you can discover a range of locally made arts crafts and much more

Did you correctly identify our latest Plymouth I-Spy challenge?Congratulations to all participants who successfully spot...
16/10/2026

Did you correctly identify our latest Plymouth I-Spy challenge?
Congratulations to all participants who successfully spotted that this decorative floral sculpture is on the former Dingles building on Royal Parade. Designed by architect Thomas Tait in the mid-20th century using brick and Portland stone the exterior features mid-century relief work and allegorical decorative panels, including the floral and decorative stone carvings integrated into the façade.
Stay tuned for our next I-Spy challenge!

📣Calling all monster hunters👻......... will you be joining us on the Barbican this Halloween?🎃 We have another spooky tr...
14/10/2026

📣Calling all monster hunters👻......... will you be joining us on the Barbican this Halloween?🎃 We have another spooky trail for you to enjoy The Terrifically Terrifying Monster Tail Trail which runs from 24th to the 31st October. Visit us at the Mayflower Museum and Tourist Information Centre where your Free trail sheet awaits. Follow the poster trail around the Barbican businesses and help to reunite the monsters with their tails. Once you have gathered all the clues, return to the The Mayflower Museum and Tourist Information Centre for a trick or a treat!🐈‍⬛

Prepare to uncover the hidden treasures of Plymouth! What new discoveries will you make when you examine our city with a...
10/10/2026

Prepare to uncover the hidden treasures of Plymouth! What new discoveries will you make when you examine our city with a fresh perspective? Share your findings and photographs, and we'll reveal the answers next week! Stay tuned for the next installment of I-Spy and join us in exploring the best of Plymouth!

Did you correctly identify our latest Plymouth I-Spy challenge?Congratulations to all participants who successfully spot...
09/10/2026

Did you correctly identify our latest Plymouth I-Spy challenge?
Congratulations to all participants who successfully spotted that this living seawall is situated next to the new pontoon at Mount Batten. Living Seawalls in Plymouth were first developed by researchers in Sydney, Australia as a way to bring marine life back to built coastlines. Seawalls, pontoons and other structures often replace natural rocky shores, leaving fewer places for wildlife to live. Living Seawalls offer a simple idea: redesign these hard surfaces so nature can return
Using advanced moulding and 3D design techniques, the panels recreate the pits, crevices and small pools you’d normally find on a rocky shoreline. These textured concrete tiles provide shelter and surfaces where seaweeds, shellfish and other marine species can settle and grow.
The panels can also be made using upcycled materials and fitted onto new or existing coastal structures. Installed in mosaic-style sections, they are designed to last at least 20 years in more sheltered marine environments.
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02/10/2026

✨ Discover the real Beryl Cook ✨
A fresh and intimate look at one of Britain’s most beloved artists, featuring a wealth of newly unearthed material that offers new insight into the woman behind the unforgettable paintings.
Expect leopard print, saucy humour and plenty of Beryl’s unmistakable spirit. 🐆💋
240 page hardcover 
Author. Hilary Bracegirdle

A must-have for Beryl Cook fans and anyone who loves art with a wicked sense of humour. ❤️available from our visit Plymouth online shop
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Did you correctly identify our latest Plymouth I-Spy challenge?Congratulations to all participants who successfully spot...
02/10/2026

Did you correctly identify our latest Plymouth I-Spy challenge?
Congratulations to all participants who successfully spotted that this Weeping Cherry Tree is the Lenkiewicz memorial tree. The memorial tree is located in Astor Gardens, sometimes known locally as Castle Gardens or referenced alongside the historic Plymouth Castle site remnants, a public green space on the historic Barbican. The location was chosen specifically because it sits close to the Lambhay Hill and Parade warehouses that served as Lenkiewicz’s famous art studios. While Lenkiewicz himself was buried secretly in the back garden of his private home, this public tree serves as the open-access focal point for locals and admirers wishing to pay their respects to his legacy
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Address

The Mayflower Museum, 3-5 The Barbican
Plymouth
PL12LR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441752306330

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