Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Tiverton Tots - Jobs
2023-12-15 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum!
Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4.
Friday 15th December – Jobs
What would you like to be when you grow up? Enjoy our dressing up and role play – will you be a firefighter, a doctor, a vet, or run the post office?
Enjoy our (craft station/messy play), listen to a story, make some music or just enjoy exploring and playing with our toys and books – there’s lots to keep your little ones amused!
1 adult free with each child.
We’ll have a break for a snack, so please bring something along to keep little tummies going!
Morning Session: 10.30am – 12pm
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book online for December Tots session.

Christmas Craft at the Museum
2023-12-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Make something festive to take home.
Drop in, no need to book. 10.30am – 12pm only.
£3 per child (but there’s no age limit if grown ups want to join in!) with a paying adult. £2.50 members.

**SOLD OUT** Tiverton in the 1950s & 60s in Old Photographs
2024-01-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Illustrated Talk.
Using our rich photographic archive, we will travel down memory lane looking at Tiverton in the 1950s and ’60s.
3pm. Talk takes place at Tiverton Museum, refreshments served.
Tickets £6 (£5 museum members).
Book your tickets online for Tiverton in the 50s and 60s.
This talk is now sold out. Email info@tivertonmuseum.org.uk or call us on 01884 256295 to be added to a cancellation list.

Tiverton Tots - Nursery Rhymes
2024-01-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum!
Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4.
Friday 19th January – Nursery Rhymes
Share your favourite nursery rhymes as you explore the museum. Build a wall for Humpty Dumpty and look out for the mice climbing the clocks.
Get crafty at our craft station, listen to a story, make some music or just enjoy exploring and playing with our toys and books – there’s lots to keep your little ones amused!
1 adult free with each child.
We’ll have a break for a snack, so please bring something along to keep little tummies going!
Morning Session: 10.30am – 12pm
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book for January Tots session.

World War Two Day
2024-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us for a special day to see an American jeep, handle real WW2 objects, explore rationing and enjoy dressing up.

Mid Devon at War – Brand new exhibition for 2024.
Object Handling – Get hands on with real objects from the war.
Land Girls – Find out more about the important role they played on local farms.
Vintage Vehicles – Real American Jeep and a 1943 Morris C8 truck.
Rationing – Do some shopping in the interactive wartime shop.
Make Do and Mend – Have a go at making your own rag rug.
Codes – Can you break the museum’s codes?
Railways in Wartime
Evacuees – What would you put in your suitcase? – Learn about railways in wartime
Meet members of the Living History Association ‘2nd Devonshire LHA’ – Learn about the Home Front and see real wartime weapons.

Plan your day ahead with this programme of events:
Museum Open: 10am – 4pm (last recommended entry, 3pm).
10.30am – 2nd Devonshire LHA: Wartime Weapons and Equipment
11.15am – Rationing and Interactive Wartime Shop
12.00pm – History of the WW2 Jeep
12.45 – 2nd Devonshire LHA: Life at Home and Training
1.30pm – Rationing and Interactive Wartime Shop
2.15pm – History of the WW2 Jeep
3.00pm – 2nd Devonshire LHA: Wartime Weapons and Equipment
Sessions between 15 – 25 minutes
All other activities are drop-in throughout the day.
10am – 4pm
Adult – £8.50
Child – £3
Members – £4.25
Child of Member – £2
Book online or just turn up on the day.
Book Online for World War Two Day.

**SOLD OUT** Tiverton in the 1950s & 60s in Old Photographs
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Illustrated Talk.
Using our rich photographic archive, we will travel down memory lane looking at Tiverton in the 1950s and ’60s.
7pm. Talk takes place at Tiverton Museum, refreshments served.
Tickets £6 (£5 museum members).
Book your tickets online for Tiverton in the 50s and 60s.

***SOLD OUT*** Behind the Scenes at the Museum
2024-02-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join our Director, Pippa Griffith, as she takes you on an exclusive tour of the museum’s stores and shares some of her favourite objects.
Tour starts at 6.30pm at the museum. Refreshments served afterwards.
Tickets: £10 adults, £9 museum members
Book online for Behind the Scenes now.

Bumper Half Term
2024-02-10 10:00 - 2024-02-17 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us for some Bumper fun in February Half Term to help us celebrate the Tivvy Bumper steam engine.
Follow the railway map around the museum, collecting letters to spell your destination!
PLUS train toys, board games, dressing up, colouring station and more!
Trail included in normal admission.
Special Half Term Opening: Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm.
Book ahead online or just turn up on the day.
Craft Session on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th February, 10am – 12pm, Drop in (no need to book)
£3 per child with a paying adult (£2.50 with a museum member).

**SOLD OUT** Grand Western Canal - Illustrated Talk
2024-02-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We explore the history of the Grand Western Canal through the museum’s archives from its opening in 1814 to its role as a treasured country park today.
3pm. Talk held at Tiverton Museum, refreshments served.
Tickets: £6 (£5 museum members).
Book online for Grand Western Canal now.
This talk is now sold out. Email info@tivertonmuseum.org.uk or call us on 01884 256295 to be added to a cancellation list.

***SOLD OUT*** Grand Western Canal - Illustrated Talk
2024-02-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We explore the history of the Grand Western Canal through the museum’s archives from its opening in 1814 to its role as a treasured country park today.
7pm. Talk held at Tiverton Museum, refreshments served.
Tickets £6 (£5 museum members).
Book online for Grand Western Canal now.
This talk is now sold out. Email info@tivertonmuseum.org.uk or call us on 01884 256295 to be added to a cancellation list.

Tiverton Tots - Animals
2024-03-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum!
Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4.
Friday 15th March – Animals
What animals will you find hiding at the museum?
Enjoy messy play, listen to a story, make some music, or just have fun exploring and playing with our animal toys and books – there’s lots to keep your little ones amused!
1 adult free with each child.
We’ll have a break for a snack, so please bring something along to keep little tummies going!
Morning Session: 10.30am – 12pm
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book online for March’s Tots now.

**SOLD OUT** Heathcoat's Tiverton - Guided Walk
2024-03-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk around West Exe, and the centre of Tiverton, exploring how John Heathcoat and his descendants shaped Tiverton.
Walk starts at 1.30pm at Tiverton Museum.
Adults: £10
Museum Members: £8.50
Booking essential. Pop in to the museum or book online for Heathcoat’s Tiverton.
This walk is now sold out. Email info@tivertonmuseum.org.uk or call us on 01884 256295 to be added to a cancellation list.

**SOLD OUT** Heathcoat's Tiverton - Guided Walk
2024-03-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk around West Exe, and the centre of Tiverton, exploring how John Heathcoat and his descendants shaped Tiverton.
Walk starts at 1.30pm at Tiverton Museum.
Adults: £10
Museum Members: £8.50
Booking essential. Pop in to the museum or book online for Heathcoat’s Tiverton.
This talk is now sold out. Email info@tivertonmuseum.org.uk or call us on 01884 256295 to be added to a cancellation list.

Health and Welfare - Illustrated Talk
2024-03-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
For people who couldn’t make the guided walk in 2023, this talk looks at the history of hospitals and medical provision in Tiverton, and details the living conditions for the town’s poorest inhabitants in the Nineteenth Century.
Please Note: This talk has been rearranged from Wednesday 20th March.
3pm. Talk takes place at Tiverton Museum.
Refreshments served.
Adults: £8.00
Museum members: £6.50
Pop into the museum for more info, or book your tickets online for Health and Welfare.

CANCELLED Health and Welfare - Illustrated Talk
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
For people who couldn’t make the guided walk in 2023, this talk looks at the history of hospitals and medical provision in Tiverton, and details the living conditions for the town’s poorest inhabitants in the Nineteenth Century.
7pm. Talk takes place at Tiverton Museum.
Refreshments served.
Adults: £8.00
Museum members: £6.50

Easter Fun at the Museum
2024-03-29 10:00 - 2024-04-13 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Follow the clues to find the eggs hidden around the museum and count how many chicks you can spot!
PLUS dressing up, colouring and collage and lots more!
Trail included in normal admission.
Museum open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm.
Book ahead for Easter online, or just turn up on the day.
Craft Session on Tuesday 2nd and Tuesday 9th April, 10am – 12pm. Drop in (no need to book)
£3 per child with a paying adult (£2.50 with a museum member).

Tiverton's Parks & Green Spaces - Illustrated Talk
2024-04-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We explore the history of parks, bowling greens and other green spaces, using our archives.
3pm. Talk takes place at Tiverton Museum with refreshments served.
Tickets £8 (Museum members £6.50).
Booking Essential. Pop into the museum or book online for Parks & Green Spaces.

Lost Tiverton - Guided Walk
2024-04-12 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Discover what Tiverton’s town centre used to look like; learn about buildings that have disappeared from the 1700s through to the 1970s. See how other buildings have changed over time.
This talk is repeated from 2023 due to popular demand.
Talk starts at 1.30pm from Tiverton Museum.
Tickets: £10 (Museum members £8.50)
Pop into the museum or book online for Lost Tiverton now.

Behind the Scenes at the Museum Tour
2024-04-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join our Director, Pippa Griffith, as she takes you on an exclusive tour of the museum’s stores and shares some of her favourite objects.
Tour starts at 1pm at the museum. Refreshments served afterwards.
Tickets: £12 adults, £10.50 museum members
Book online for Behind the Scenes now.

Tiverton's Parks & Green Spaces - Illustrated Talk
2024-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We explore the history of parks, bowling greens and other green spaces, using our archives.
7pm. Talk takes place at Tiverton Museum with refreshments served.
Tickets £8 (Museum members £6.50).
Booking Essential. Pop into the museum or book online for Parks & Green Spaces.

Tiverton Tots - Shopping
2024-04-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum!
Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4.
Friday 19th April – Shopping
Grab your list and your shopping bag and let’s go shopping! What will you buy?
Get crafty at our craft station, listen to a story, make some music or just have fun exploring and playing with our shopping toys and books – there’s lots to keep your little ones amused!
1 adult free with each child.
We’ll have a break for a snack, so please bring something along to keep little tummies going!
Morning Session: 10.30am – 12pm
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book online for April’s Tots session now.

Churches & Chapels - Guided Walk
2024-05-10 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk around the town exploring the history of Tiverton’s many chapels and churches.
Walk starts at 1.30pm from Tiverton Museum.
Tickets: £10.00 (Museum members £8.50)
Pop into the museum for more information or book online for Churches & Chapels now.

Sport in Tiverton - Illustrated Talk
2024-05-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We use our archives to explore the history of various sports in Tiverton, including football, rugby, athletics, cricket, tennis and swimming.
Talk is held at Tiverton Museum, with refreshments served.
Tickets: £8 (Museum members £6.50).
Pop into the museum for more information or book online for Sport in Tiverton now.

Tiverton Tots - Colours
2024-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum!
Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4.
Friday 17th May – Colours
Enjoy a bright and colourful visit to the museum!
Get crafty at our craft station, listen to a story, make some music or just have fun exploring and playing with our colourful toys and books – there’s lots to keep your little ones amused!
1 adult free with each child.
We’ll have a break for a snack, so please bring something along to keep little tummies going!
Morning Session: 10.30am – 12pm
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book online for May’s Tots session.

Sport in Tiverton - Illustrated Talk
2024-05-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Devon
We use our archives to explore the history of various sports in Tiverton, including football, rugby, athletics, cricket, tennis and swimming.
7pm. Talk is held at Tiverton Museum, with refreshments served.
Tickets: £8 (Museum members £6.50).
Pop into the museum for more information or book online for Sport in Tiverton now.

Bricks!
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-06-01 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
This May Half Term it’s all about…. bricks!
Explore the museum, stopping off at our brick building stations along the way.
Explore the museum to discover our brick playzones along the way. Have a go at wall building with our giant bricks, model museum objects out of Lego, see what you can create with Duplo, play brick games and have a look at our vintage construction toys.
Plus dressing up, colouring and lots more! All included in normal admission.
Special Offer!
10% off adult admission tickets when you book ahead online!
Accompanied kids under 16 go FREE!
(Booking closes at 9.30am on day of visit)
CRAFT session on Tuesday 28th May, 10am – 12pm. Drop-in, no need to book.
£3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 per child with a museum member).

Bricks! Half Term Craft Session
2024-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun craft session as part of our May Half Term Brick Week and make something to take home with you.
CRAFT session on Tuesday 28th May, 10am – 12pm.
Drop-in, no need to book.
£3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 per child with a museum member).

Tiverton Tots - Laundry
2024-06-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum!
Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4.
Friday 21st June – Laundry
It’s wash day at Tiverton Museum! Dress up as a laundry maid and help us do the washing.
Enjoy messy play with our bubble wands, listen to a story, make some music or just have fun exploring and playing with our laundry toys and books – there’s lots to keep your little ones amused!
1 adult free with each child.
We’ll have a break for a snack, so please bring something along to keep little tummies going!
Morning Session: 10.30am – 12pm
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book for May’s Tots now.
