Newton Abbot Museum
Museum - sharing objects and information about local history
Newton Abbot Museum
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Museum - sharing objects and information about local history
The Museum
Exciting displays tell the stories of local people and the local area, whilst also incorporating ideas from the community into the galleries.
With over 17,000 objects within the museum collection, we have many interesting and unusual objects for you to come and see. Find out what a Thwirting Iron does, what was lost on the bank of the River Teign 3,500 years ago and about Newton Abbot’s ‘Little Poland’.
Popular favourites within the displays are the Railway area with working signals and the Early History area. The impressive 16th century Sandford Orleigh carvings and Lethbridge’s extraordinary diving machine take centre stage.
Fun activities
Hands-on activities for all ages bring the stories to life. Have a go at designing an Aller Vale pot, sending a code on the signal bells, creating your own rope or feeling the difference between rich and poor Victorian fabrics. We have over 20 fun activities to try.
Interactive screens show how the town has developed since the 1700s through a series of old maps. Scroll through some photographic highlights or search the museum’s collection of 5,000 images. View our film archives or listen to the tales of a railway age gone-by.
The Museum
Exciting displays tell the stories of local people and the local area, whilst also incorporating ideas from the community into the galleries.
With over 17,000 objects within the museum collection, we have many interesting and unusual objects for you to come and see. Find out what a Thwirting Iron does, what was lost on the bank of the River Teign 3,500 years ago and about Newton Abbot’s ‘Little Poland’.
Popular favourites within the displays are the Railway area...
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Using Lego and Technic Lego we will design build test and redesign our Motorised trains!
This session is suitable for ages 6+ and must be...
- 18 days remaining
Haldon String Quartet presents festive classics
Join us on the evening of 10th December for a FREE Christmas concert in the...
- 37 days remaining
Local author Rosemary Griggs, appearing in Tudor costume as Lady Katherine Champernowne, will read 'Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas by...
- 33 days remaining
Head down to the Victorian Evening in the town centre on 3rd December where the Museum will have their usual festive stall. Handle some of our...
- 30 days remaining
2nd December - special visit from Father Christmas
9th December - create some Christmas crafts on the last session of the year
Upcoming...
- 36 days remaining
nformal sessions for children 0-4 to play, sing and explore the museum space.
FREE, pre-booking required.
If the session is sold-out please...
- 22 days remaining
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