Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life and Tiverton’s Tourist Information Centre welcomes you!

Explore the museum’s collections and trace fascinating local history through the every day home life of Mid Devon folk.



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About us

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life is a treasure trove of fascinating objects and quirky artefacts that weave incredible stories about the people who lived here.

The galleries show everything from lace making to laundry, bicycles to brewing and carts to costume. 

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life was started by a few energetic individuals concerned that many of the objects and much of the information about Tiverton and the surrounding areas would be lost if nothing was done to collect them in the rapidly changing post-war world.

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Latest news

Diving In

Diving In

Over the past few months in the Gazettes of 1924, there have been reports of the active swimming club which held regular competitions and galas in the baths in St Andrew Street. The Gazette reflected the excitement surrounding the opening, in July 1924, of the new...

Photovoltaic Panels Contractor

Photovoltaic Panels Contractor

We are seeking a contractor to install photovoltaic panels on site at Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life. The aim is to be as self-sufficient as possible with our electricity generation to reduce reliance upon the national grid. Read the tender for full details about...

University Education for the South West

University Education for the South West

An article appeared in the Gazette in early July 1924 that claimed to be of interest to ‘all concerned with education in the southwest’. Exeter University traces its roots back to mid-19th century with St Lukes College and the Exeter Schools of Art and Science. The...

Diving In

Diving In

Over the past few months in the Gazettes of 1924, there have been reports of the active swimming club which held regular competitions and galas in the baths in St Andrew Street. The Gazette reflected the excitement surrounding the opening, in July 1924, of the new...

Photovoltaic Panels Contractor

Photovoltaic Panels Contractor

We are seeking a contractor to install photovoltaic panels on site at Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life. The aim is to be as self-sufficient as possible with our electricity generation to reduce reliance upon the national grid. Read the tender for full details about...