Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum
15 June 2011
Set in the old grammar school. Costumes, tools, an archive of local newspapers and a large collection of photographs chronicling the history of Kingsbridge.
Museums in South Devon
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Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum
Set in the old grammar school. Costumes, tools, an archive of local newspapers and a large collection of photographs chronicling the history of Kingsbridge.
2
Dartmouth Museum
This compact museum is set in an old merchant's house, offering a fascinating insight into the history of Dartmouth.
3
Brixham Heritage Museum
Lots to look at here but the centrepiece is the Maritime Gallery.
4
Dawlish Museum
A small but perfectly formed museum with displays in eleven rooms over three floors. From the bagpipes of Piper Bill Millins (D-Day landings) to a display of the great storm of 2014 when the railway line was washed away, there's something for everyone. Check opening times before you visit.
5
Elizabethan House & Museum
Entry to the museum is through the Elizabethan merchant's shop. There you'll find reception and to the rear the herb garden and museum. Children will love the chance to dress up in the Victorian nursery. Take part in the quiz sheet, available from volunteers.
6
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
An ever-changing programme of displays and exhibitions.
7
Plymouth Gin Distillery
Tour Black Friars, Enlgand's oldest working gin distillery, which has been home to Plymouth Gin for over 200 years.
8
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
The most prestigious museum in Devon, a huge place with an incredibly diverse range of exhibitions - whatever you're interested in, there's something here to fascinate you.
9
Seaton Jurassic
A new interactive musuem offering oodles of fun for kids and grown ups. Open seven days a week, a visit to Seaton would not be complete without this experience.
10
Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum
Learn about Devon's shipwrecks and treasures, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the history of train travel and the West Country's first flying school.
Museums in South Devon
'Visit some of the 15 Museums in South Devon. Find out about the history of South Devon and its locals, as rated by other visitors.'
Dartmouth Museum
15 June 2011
This compact museum is set in an old merchant's house, offering a fascinating insight into the history of Dartmouth.
Brixham Heritage Museum
Lots to look at here but the centrepiece is the Maritime Gallery.
Dawlish Museum
A small but perfectly formed museum with displays in eleven rooms over three floors. From the bagpipes of Piper Bill Millins (D-Day landings) to a display of the great storm of 2014 when the railway line was washed away, there's something for everyone. Check opening times before you visit.
Elizabethan House & Museum
Entry to the museum is through the Elizabethan merchant's shop. There you'll find reception and to the rear the herb garden and museum. Children will love the chance to dress up in the Victorian nursery. Take part in the quiz sheet, available from volunteers.
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
An ever-changing programme of displays and exhibitions.
Plymouth Gin Distillery
Tour Black Friars, Enlgand's oldest working gin distillery, which has been home to Plymouth Gin for over 200 years.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
The most prestigious museum in Devon, a huge place with an incredibly diverse range of exhibitions - whatever you're interested in, there's something here to fascinate you.
Seaton Jurassic
A new interactive musuem offering oodles of fun for kids and grown ups. Open seven days a week, a visit to Seaton would not be complete without this experience.
Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum
Learn about Devon's shipwrecks and treasures, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the history of train travel and the West Country's first flying school.