Bricks!
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-06-01 15:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Tiverton Tots 2024 - Farmyard
2024-10-18 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 18th October, 10.30am – 12pm – Farmyard
Dress up as a farmer or one of the farmyard animals and explore our farming collection. Make a woolly sheep at our craft station, listen to a story, make some music (& animal noises!) or just enjoy exploring and playing with our farm toys – there’s lots to keep your little ones amused down on the farm!
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 October’s Tots now.

Fright Night
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us for an Adults Only Fright Night! Dare you brave the museum at night?
Normal admission (museum members half price).
Please bring your own torch!
7pm – 9pm with 15 minute timed entry slots. Choose the time you’d like to arrive and please come along at any time during that 15 minute slot. You can then stay as long as you like during the event. Limited tickets available so book early!
Book online for Fright Night.

Halloween Half Term
2024-10-26 10:00 - 2024-11-02 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A Spooky Problem!
An evil wizard has cast a spell over the museum. Can you solve the clues to find the magic word and break the spell?
Younger visitors can spot our pumpkins around the museum.
Part of normal admission.
Book Online for Halloween Half Term or just turn up on the day.

Halloween Craft
2024-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Devon
Come along to the museum during our Halloween Half Term and make spider headbands!
£3 per child with a paying adult (£2.50 with a museum member).
Drop-in, no need to book.

Family Fright Night
2024-10-29 17:30 - 19:30 | 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 find the museum ghosts!
£3 per child plus normal admission for adults (museum members half price admission and £2 per child).
Please bring your own torch!
Book online for Family Fright Night to save time on the night!
NB. Your ticket is valid for the whole evening. You can arrive at any time between 5.30 – 7.30pm and go round as many times as you like!

Halloween Craft
2024-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom

***SOLD OUT!*** Terrible Tiverton
2024-11-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A gruesome walk through some terrible history concealed in Tiverton’s streets. Not aimed at children (older children welcome at an adult’s discretion) – this may be unnerving for some!
6pm.
Walks start at Tiverton Museum and last around 1.5hrs.
Walk Tickets – £10 (£8.50 museum members).
Book your tickets for Terrible Tiverton online now.

***SOLD OUT*** Behind the Scenes at the Museum
2024-11-13 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 November 13th

**SOLD OUT** Tiverton Tots 2024 - Kitchen
2024-11-15 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 November, 10.30am – 12pm – Kitchen
Come and join us for a feast in the Kitchen gallery! Dress up as a chef and get cooking and enjoy tea with our teddies!
Listen to a story, make some music, or just enjoy exploring and playing with our kitchen 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 November’s Tots now.

Terrible Tiverton
2024-11-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Devon

Mid Devon at War - Illustrated Talk
2024-11-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
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.

Christmas at the Museum
2024-12-03 10:00 - 2024-12-21 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Find our Christmas stockings hidden around the museum, decorated for the season, and visit the festive Tivvy bumper steam engine.
Part of normal admission.
Book online for Christmas at the Musuem or just turn up on the day.

Tiverton Tots 2025 - Jobs
2025-01-24 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 24th January, 10.30am – 12pm – 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!
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book for January’s Tots now.
