Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

CANCELLED Health and Welfare - Illustrated Talk
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

School Days - Guided Walk
2024-07-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We follow a route around the town looking at old school buildings and the history of learning in Tiverton in this guided walk.
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 School Days now.
Advance booking essential.
*This walk has been run previously

Sporty Summer
2024-07-27 10:00 - 2024-08-31 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Ready, Set, Go! for a Sporty Summer…. with a difference!
Follow our trail around the museum, exploring some weird and wacky events as you go!
Trail included in normal admission: Adults £8.50, accompanied kids go FREE! 10% discount for tickets booked online. Book your tickets online now! (Booking closes at 9.30am on day of visit).
PLUS
Crafty Tuesdays
30th July, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August.
Drop-in, 10am – 12pm
£3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 with member)

Sporty Summer - Crafty Tuesdays
2024-07-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us for sporty themed crafts and make something to take home!
Drop-in (no need to book!)
10am – 12pm
£3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 with museum member)

Sporty Summer - Crafty Tuesdays
2024-08-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Devon

Behind the Scenes at the Museum
2024-09-04 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.
Learn about how we care for our collection, see our paper and photograph archive and see the Tivvy Bumper steam engine from track level.
Tour starts at 1pm at the museum. Refreshments served afterwards.
Tickets: £12 adults, £10.50 museum members
Book Online for Behind the Scenes on 4th September

Fore Street in Old Photographs - Illustrated Talk
2024-09-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We delve into the archives and explore the long and fascinating history of Tiverton’s Fore Street, illustrated with photos from our collection.
3pm. 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 Fore Street in Old Photographs now.
Advance booking essential.
*This talk has been run previously

West Exe in Old Photographs - Illustrated Talk
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We investigate our archives and explore the history of Tiverton’s West Exe, including textile production, shops and community life, plus the impact of floods and fires. All illustrated with photos from our collection.
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 West Exe in Old Photographs now.
Advance booking essential.
*This talk has been run previously

Tiverton Tots 2024 - Transport
2024-09-20 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 20th September, 10.30am – 12pm – Transport
Come and explore the famous Tivvy Bumper!
Dress up as a train driver and explore our fabulous steam train. Enjoy messy play at our craft station, listen to a story, make some music or just enjoy exploring and playing with our train toys – 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!
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book for September’s Tots now.

Introduction to the History of Tiverton
2024-09-20 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 looking at the history of the town, including its industry and historic seats of power.
1.30pm – 3pm
Walk starts from Tiverton Museum
Walk Tickets: £10 (£8.50 for museum members)
Book your ticket for Introduction to the History of Tiverton online, or pop into the museum.
Booking Essential.
This walk is taking place as part of the Mid Devon Walking Festival.

***SOLD OUT*** Introduction to the History of Tiverton
2024-09-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
The second of our guided walks around the centre of Tiverton looking at the history of the town, including its industry and historic seats of power.
1.30pm – 3pm
Walk starts from Tiverton Museum
Walk Tickets: £10 (£8.50 for museum members)
Book your ticket for our second Introduction to the History of Tiverton walk online, or pop into the museum.
Booking Essential.
This walk is taking place as part of the Mid Devon Walking Festival.

Gold Street & Bampton Street in Old Photographs - Illustrated Talk
2024-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We follow the story of two of the main streets of Tiverton through history, with rich illustrations from our photo archive.
3pm. 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 Gold Street & Bampton Street in Old Photographs now.
Advance booking essential.
*This talk has been run previously
