An Emotive Landscape exhibition (POSTPONED)
2020-08-20 - 2020-09-05 | Devon
Tracy Neil Elliss-Brookes is a visual artist based in Mid-Devon who produces semi-abstract work. This exhibition of drawings is primarily inspired by nature and through abstraction investigates the artist’s personal reflection on the world around him. Tuesday 5th to Saturday 23rd May Free admission

Street Scenes of Tiverton exhibition
2020-09-10 - 2020-09-28 | Devon
A temporary exhibition showing photographs of street scenes of Tiverton’s shopping streets. The images are all drawn from the museum’s collection and date from the late 1800s to the 1970s.
Entry as part of normal admission.

Telling our Stories, Finding our Roots Talk (POSTPONED)
2020-09-17 19:00 (Europe/London) | Devon
Postponed until further notice.
A talk about the hidden histories of Tiverton including new research and archival records of people who’ve come from far and wide to live and work in Tiverton. Some stories will be about those who’ve just passed through but have a tale to tell, whilst other findingd help us describe Tiverton and its people. 7pm £6 (£5 for members) Book online at Eventbrite soon, or at the museum.

Telling Our Stories, Finding Our Roots exhibition
2020-10-01 - 2020-12-19 | Devon
Explore the history of black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups in Tiverton, from the Eighteenth Century to workers arriving after World War Two from all over Europe and beyond.
The Telling Our Stories exhibition opens on Thursday 1st October and runs until Saturday 31st October. Due to the generosity of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Devon Development Education is able to offer free entry to the exhibition for the first four Fridays in October. Tickets can be booked by telephoning the museum on 01884 256295 or via our Visitor Information page. On Tuesday 20th October, there will be a virtual talk to accompany the exhibition. Details can be found on the project website: www.tellingourstoriesdevon.org.uk, or by contacting dde@globalcentredevon.org.uk.
NOW extended to 19th December! We’re delighted to announce that the exhibition has been extended due to the level of interest it is receiving.

Finds Day at Tiverton Museum
2020-10-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Devon
Found something interesting in your garden during lockdown? Been busy field walking or have detecting finds you’d like to record? Come along on Saturday 3rd October to show your discoveries to the Devon Finds Liaison Officer. She can advise you on what you’ve found, and will take in finds of interest for recording on the national Portable Antiquities Scheme database. Please email for an appointment on finds@swheritage.org.uk as due to COVID-19 restrictions booking in is essential.
Access to the appointment with the Finds Liaison Officer is free. Visiting the museum galleries is by normal admission (priority to pre-booked tickets).

Where's Wally? Spooky Museum Search
2020-10-09 - 2020-10-31 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join the search for Wally with your family at Tiverton Museum this October half term. We’re part of the national Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books to celebrate the release of the new Where’s Wally? book, Spooky Spotlight Search. Can you find Wally in our collections? Pick up an activity sheet and get a spooky bookmark if you do! Add to the fun and come dressed up – either as Wally or with a Halloween theme!
Free with standard admission.
Check our Visitor Information page for current opening times and booking information.

Listening to History
2020-10-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual event
Join Telling Our Stories, Finding Our Roots on Zoom to hear more about the project’s research discoveries.
Tiverton’s history is deep and broad, taking in stories of refugees, ex slaves, entrepreneurs, farmworkers, entertainers and soldiers.
The project team will share a collection of stories from different periods, using the Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life archives to illustrate the wide range of people who have travelled to Tiverton from places such as the Americas, India, Slovenia, Italy, Vietnam, Kenya and Hong Kong.
Details of the full Telling Our Stories digital programme are available at www.tellingourstoriesdevon.org.uk

Museum Bingo
2021-05-29 11:00 - 2021-06-05 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
This May half term join us for Museum Bingo!
Free bingo trails throughout Half Term. We challenge you to use our special Bingo cards and find things around the museum.
We’re open all week in Half Term!
Monday – Saturday, 11:00 – 4:00
Normal museum admission applies.
We’re giving priority to pre-booked tickets, but give us a call or pop in to check on the day availability.

Photographic Tiverton
2021-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual event
Photographic Tiverton
People and Places of the Town
Join Tiverton Museum’s Director Pippa Griffith as she delves into the archives and shares rarely seen photographs of Tiverton.
All talks taking place virtually via Zoom in 2021.
£5 per zoom link, £4 for Museum Members.
Book tickets

Dress to Impress
2021-07-29 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Become a Trail Blazer at Tiverton Museum this summer!
We have four new family activities running throughout the holidays, all part of normal admission.
29th July onwards…
Dress to Impress
Enjoy our new dressing up stations around the museum; the whole family can take part and pose for selfies.
New from summer 2021!

Let's Celebrate
2021-08-09 - 2021-08-14 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Become a Trail Blazer at the Museum this Summer!
We have four new family activities running throughout the
holidays, all part of normal admission.
Let’s Celebrate
Follow our trail and find different reasons to celebrate around the museum. You’ll also have the chance to make some bunting.

Toys & Games
2021-08-16 - 2021-08-21 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Become a Trail Blazer at the Museum this Summer!
We have four new family activities running throughout the
holidays, all part of normal admission.
Toys & Games
Find the toys hidden around the museum, and stop off at play stations along the way.

Journeys
2021-08-23 - 2021-09-04 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Become a Trail Blazer at the Museum this Summer!
We have four new family activities running throughout the
holidays, all part of normal admission.
Journeys
Steam round the museum to explore our journeys trail, finishing in the cab of the Tivvy Bumper. Fun free craft also available.

Our Museum Favourites
2021-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual event
Our Museum Favourites
The Best of the Museum’s Collections
The museum’s Director, Pippa Griffith, shares our favourite objects and photographs from the collection. Join us to hear stories of some of our quirkier items.
All talks taking place virtually via Zoom in 2021.
£5 per zoom link, £4 for Museum Members.
Book tickets

More Museum Favourites
2021-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual event
More Museum Favourites
The Best of the Museum Collections
The museum’s Director, Pippa Griffith, shares more evocative photographs, archives and objects and photographs from the collection.
All talks taking place virtually via Zoom in 2021.
£5 per zoom link, £4 for Museum Members.
Book tickets

Spooky Spells Trail
2021-10-23 - 2021-10-30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Explore the museum through a trail featuring old Wives’ Tales, traditions and charms. Watch out for some spooky additions to our displays.
Free with normal admission.
Add extra fun by visiting in your favourite Halloween costume!
Boo for half term now: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2021-10-23-spooky-spells-october-half-term

Make a Witch's or Wizard's Hat
2021-10-26 - 2021-10-27 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Get ready for Halloween by making your own Witch’s or Wizard’s hat!
Drop in activity (no need to book activity. To book normal half term admission follow this link: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2021-10-23-spooky-spells-october-half-term ).
£3 per child (with paying adult) or £2 per child with museum member.

Museum at Night: Halloween Theme
2021-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Visit the museum by torchlight (it will be darker from 6pm!) and see if you can find the museum ghosts!
£3 per child plus normal admission for adults (£2 per child and half price adult admission for museum members).
Come dressed to impress and look as scary as you can!
Book now: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2021-10-28-museum-at-night-halloween

From Wool to Lace
2021-11-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual event
From Wool to Lace
Find Out How Textile Changed Mid Devon’s History
Mid Devon has a history of centuries of textile production; join us and learn more through the museum’s collection.
All talks taking place virtually via Zoom in 2021.
£5 per zoom link, £4 for Museum Members.
Book tickets

World War Two Day
2022-01-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Visit the museum on this special day to enjoy handling real WW2 objects, see an American jeep, explore rationing, dressing up and more!
Entry is included as part of normal admission (£6.60 with Gift Aid, £6 without Gift Aid). Accompanied children and Museum Members go free.
Book your tickets for World War Two Day

Bumper Half Term
2022-02-19 10:00 - 2022-02-26 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Family fun at the museum including Bumper Trail, dressing up, craft, train play areas and more!
All activities as part of normal admission.
Book your tickets for Bumper Half Term

Spring Celebration
2022-04-09 10:00 - 2022-04-23 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us for a celebration of Spring this Easter.
During the school holidays enjoy a special trail around the museum, craft activities and toys and games.
Entry as part of normal admission.
Special Crafty Tuesdays on 12th and 19th April – have a go at origami and natural collage. £3 per child for craft activities with paying adult.
Book your tickets here: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-04-09-spring-celebration-easter-holidays

Jubilee Half Term
2022-05-28 10:00 - 2022-06-04 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Explore the museum in May Half Term and hunt for Jubilee items in our collection. Stop at our craft station to make your own crown.
Normal admission (£6.60 for adults with Gift Aid, accompanied children go FREE).
Book your tickets now or drop in on the day.

Fore Street in Old Photographs
2022-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Photographic Tiverton
Join our Director Pippa Griffith as she delves into the archives and explores the long history of Tiverton’s Fore Street.
The talk will be held at the museum, with refreshments served.
Lunchtime Talk – 1pm – 2pm
Doors open: 12.45pm
£6 (£5 museum members).
Advance booking essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-06-15-fore-street-in-old-photographs

Fore Street in Old Photographs
2022-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Photographic Tiverton
Join our Director Pippa Griffith as she delves into the archives and explores the long history of Tiverton’s Fore Street.
The talk will be held at the museum, with refreshments served.
Evening Talk – 7pm – 8pm
Doors open: 6.45pm
£6 (£5 museum members).
Advance booking essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-06-23-fore-street-in-old-photographs

SOLD OUT! Pubs of Tiverton
2022-07-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk around the centre of Tiverton discovering Tiverton’s fascinating history told through some of its pubs. An alternative pub crawl!
Starting from Tiverton Museum.
Walk starts at 1.30pm. Arrive from 1.15pm.
£6 (£5 for museum members).
Advance booking essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-07-09-pubs-of-tiverton

Toys and Childhood
2022-07-26 10:00 - 2022-08-30 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Summer family activities celebrating toys and childhood through the ages.
Follow our Toy Trail around the museum and stop off at the play stations along the way.
Look out for Object Handling on Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th and 26th August. A chance to get hands on with real artefacts and replica toys.
All part of normal admission (£6.60 for adults with Gift Aid – accompanied children 16 and under FREE).
PLUS Crafty Tuesdays on 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd August. Make your own toys. £3 per child (no need to pre-book activity, just drop in and pay on the day).
Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm.
Book your tickets now or drop in on the day.

SOLD OUT! Pubs of Tiverton
2022-08-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk around the centre of Tiverton discovering Tiverton’s fascinating history told through some of its pubs. An alternative pub crawl!
Starting from Tiverton Museum.
Walk starts at 1.30pm. Arrive from 1.15pm.
£6 (£5 for museum members).
Advance booking essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-08-06-pubs-of-tiverton

SOLD OUT! Pubs of Tiverton
2022-08-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk around the centre of Tiverton discovering Tiverton’s fascinating history told through some of its pubs. An alternative pub crawl!
Starting from Tiverton Museum.
Walk starts at 1.30pm. Arrive from 1.15pm.
£6 (£5 for museum members).
Advance booking essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-08-12-pubs-of-tiverton

West Exe in Old Photographs - Evening Talk
2022-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Photographic Tiverton – Illustrated Talk
NB. rescheduled from 15th September
Our Director Pippa Griffith delves into the archives and explores the varied history of Tiverton’s West Exe.
Talk held at Tiverton Museum.
Light refreshments served.
All tickets £6 (£5 Museum members)
Advance booking essential – https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-09-15-west-exe-in-old-photographs
