Brand new for 2026! Discover how shopping in Tiverton's main streets has changed over time. Thursday 23rd April, 3-4pm. Tickets £8 (£6.50 museum members) Early bird booking for museum members. General sale from Friday 20th February.
Tiverton’s Bridges – Illustrated Talk
Explore the history of the town through the bridges over the rivers Exe and Lowman. Friday 27th March, 3-4pm. Tickets £8 (£6.50 museum members) Early bird booking for museum members. General sale from Friday 20th February.
Tiverton’s Parks & Green Spaces – Illustrated Talk
Explore the history of parks, bowling greens and other green spaces in this illustrated talk which uses our archives and photograph collection to bring these places to life. Tickets - £8 (£6.50 museum members) Thursday 22nd January, 3-4pm Book online now Priority...
Tiverton’s Burning – Illustrated Talk
Fire has plagued the residents of Tiverton over the years. Three disastrous fires are well known, but there were plenty of smaller incidents. Discover more, and find out about the town’s fire brigades. Friday 28th November, 3-4pm Tickets £8 (£6.50) Book online now, or...
Policing Tiverton – Illustrated talk
Explore the history of the town's Police Force, from the Nineteenth Century Watch Committee to the merger with the County force. Illustrated with photos and artefacts from our collection. Talk Tickets: £8 (museum members £6.50) Exclusive Members Early Booking until...
1442 and What Might Have Been…. Second Date Added!
Join local railway expert Amyas Crump, as he celebrates the Tivvy Bumper’s birthday and explores ideas for local railways that never came to fruition. This event is part of our celebrations of the Tivvy Bumper’s 90th anniversary, which also coincides with the 200th...
1442 and What Might Have Been… – Illustrated Talk
Join local railway expert Amyas Crump, as he celebrates the Tivvy Bumper's birthday and explores ideas for local railways that never came to fruition. This event is part of our celebrations of the Tivvy Bumper's 90th anniversary, which also coincides with the 200th...
Tiverton’s Bridges – Illustrated Talk
An illustrated talk exploring the history of Tiverton through the bridges over the rivers Exe and Lowman. Wednesday 30th April, 3-4pm Talk Tickets: £8 (museum members £6.50) Book online for Tiverton's Bridges now
Victorian Mid Devon – Illustrated Talk
Discover more about Mid Devon's towns and countryside in the Victorian era, from childhood, work and home life, to community events. All illustrated from the museum's extensive archives with photographs and documents. Wednesday 12th March, 3-4pm Talk Tickets: £8...
Schools of Tiverton – Illustrated Talk
This illustrated talk looks at the history of learning in Tiverton and the various schools that have existed over time. For people who couldn't make the guided walks on School Days, and people interested in learning more about the history of schooling in the town. 3 –...
Spinning a Yarn – Illustrated Talk
We explore our archives to give an introduction to Mid Devon's wool trade. Join us to discover why during the 1600s and early 1700s, Tiverton was the most important inland town in Devon. 3 – 4pm Talks takes place at the museum. Light refreshments served. Tickets: £8...
Mid Devon at War – Illustrated Talk
We use our museum archives to explore the impact of both World Wars on the communities of Mid Devon. 3 - 4pm Talks takes place at the museum. Light refreshments served. Tickets: £8 (£6.50 museum members) Book Online for Mid Devon at War now.