Torquay Museum

read moreWith the support of Arts Council England's Renaissance Strategic Support Fund, the three accredited museums of Torbay are working together to develop a shared vision for the future. Torquay Museum, Torre Abbey and Brixham Heritage Museum are using this opportunity to take stock - from our organisation and governance, to how we develop our collections, our education, learning and community programmes. This exciting project aims to lay the foundations for a new, more sustainable future for the Museums of Torbay.

read moreSearching for things to do in Torquay and Devon? Come to Torquay Museum and enjoy all the fun and family activities we have to offer - exhibitions, activities, events, lectures, outdoor activities and more!

read moreDid you know that Torquay Museum has collections of national and international significance? But, as a local Museum and registered charity we receive only limited external funding. Your entrance fee helps to ensure that these treasures are safe and accessible for future generations, and enables us to put on exciting exhibitions and events for all. Proof of identity will be requested when repeat visits are made. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged for cash and lost or damaged tickets cannot be replaced.

read moreAs a charity, Torquay Museum relies heavily on the generosity of the public to carry out its work. We receive no central government funding and the limited funding from other bodies, such as Torbay Council, is not guaranteed for the future, nor is it sufficient for us to plan our vital conservation and development work. The Torquay Museum Endowment Fund is essential to ensure the continuity of our work and to provide for the acquisition and care of important additions to the collections. Without this support the future of the Museum cannot be secure, with the prospect of the collections being dispersed around the world and lost to Torquay and its people forever.

read moreIf you enjoy meeting new people and can talk enthusiastically about Torquay Museum then we would love to hear from you. We would like offer a regular Saturday guided tour of the Museum to visitors - once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Anyone wishing to volunteer as a tour guide will receive full training and support.

read moreGenerous donations from the public, our members and supporters, will allow us to continue our work, building our heritage and educational resources. A donation can be a one off payment or a regular amount paid at intervals that you find convenient and if you are a UK taxpayer you can increase your gift to the Museum by 25% simply by completing a Gift Aid Declaration. This means that for every 1 you donate we can claim a further 25 pence from the government making your gift go even further.

read moreGoal 1: Our collections are celebrated and shared. They are recognised for their quality and significance, and through our interpretation & research programmes they are explored by experts and non-experts alike. Goal 2: Our museum is a learning zone. We provide innovative and inspiring learning opportunities for people of all ages to engage with our collections, exhibitions and areas of specialism. Goal 3: We are a valued and integral service in our community. We actively contribute to the cultural and economic wellbeing of our community, and we work with others to break down barriers to engagement.

read moreUnfortunately following the announcement by the Prime Minister on the 5th January we have suspended all of our schools workshops until it is safe to return. The Museum galleries and collections provide a fantastic learning environment and can help you to explore your topics from History, Geology and Science through to numeracy, literacy, drama, music and art. We offer a wide range of exciting hands-on workshops inspired by the museum collections, led by our Education team which support EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Science and History curriculum as well as STEAM activities and enrichment days.