Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Heathcoat's Tiverton
2022-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | 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 town, exploring how John Heathcoat and his descendants shaped the town.
Starting from the museum. Includes exclusive access to the old school building, now Heathcoat Fabric Retail Shop.
Walk starts at 1.30pm. Please arrive from 1.15pm.
Tickets: £6 (£5 for Museum members).
Advance Booking Essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-09-23-heathcoats-tiverton

SOLD OUT! Heathcoat's Tiverton
2022-10-01 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 town, exploring how John Heathcoat and his descendants shaped the town.
Starting from the museum.
Walk starts at 1.30pm. Please arrive from 1.15pm.
Tickets: £6 (£5 for Museum members).
Advance Booking Essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-10-01-heathcoats-tiverton

SOLD OUT! West Exe in Old Photographs - Lunchtime Talk
2022-10-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Photographic Tiverton – Illustrated Talk
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/2022-10-05-west-exe-in-old-photographs

SOLD OUT! Behind the Scenes at the Museum
2022-10-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Pippa Griffith, Tiverton Museum’s Director, takes you on an exclusive tour of the museum’s stores and shares some of her favourite objects.
Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Tickets £6 (£5 for museum members).
Advance Booking Essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-10-13-behind-the-scenes-at-the-museum

SOLD OUT! Heathcoat's Tiverton
2022-10-15 13:00 - 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 town, exploring how John Heathcoat and his descendants shaped the town.
Starting from the museum. Includes exclusive access to the old school building, now Heathcoat Fabric Retail Shop.
Walk starts at 1.30pm. Please arrive from 1.15pm.
Tickets: £6 (£5 for Museum members).
Advance Booking Essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-10-15-heathcoats-tiverton

SOLD OUT! Behind the Scenes at the Museum
2022-10-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Pippa Griffith, Tiverton Museum’s Director, takes you on an exclusive tour of the museum’s stores and shares some of her favourite objects.
Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Tickets £6 (£5 for museum members).
Advance booking essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-10-20-behind-the-scenes-at-the-museumhttps://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-10-20-behind-the-scenes-at-the-museum

SOLD OUT! Tiverton Tots
2022-10-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to be launching our Tiverton Tots sessions – 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.

Half priced launch session – Friday 21st October 2022, 10.30 – 12.00. £2/child (£1.50 for museum members).

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! We’ll have a break for a snack too, so please bring something along to keep little tummies going until lunchtime!

This event has been made possible by a grant was awarded by South West Museum Development with thanks to funding from Arts Council England and Art Fund.

Petrifying Potions
2022-10-22 10:00 - 2022-10-29 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Rats have eaten our potion book! Find clues to complete the spell. Younger visitors can spot the rats.
Included with normal admission.
Dress to Impress by coming in your best Halloween outfits!
PLUS
Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th October – 10:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 3:00
Halloween Craft – Make special pumpkin or bat decorations. £3 per child with a paying adult (£2 per child with a museum member). Drop-in.
Book ahead or just drop in on the day: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-10-22-petrifying-potions

Halloween Craft
2022-10-25 10:00 - 2022-10-26 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Make special pumpkin or bat decorations.
Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th October.
10:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 15:00
£3 per child with paying adult (£2 per child with museum member). Drop-in.

Fright Night
2022-10-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Visit the museum by torchlight for the return of our popular Halloween museum at night (it will be darker from 6pm) and find the museum ghosts!
See the museum decorated for Halloween and Dress to impress in your spookiest Halloween outfit.
£3 per child plus normal admission for adults (museum members half price admission and £2 per child).
Please bring your own torch!
Book ahead or drop in on the night: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-10-27-fright-night

Crime and Punishment
2022-11-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk around the centre of town discovering murky deeds and long gone methods of punishment.
Starting from the museum.
Walk starts at 1.30pm. Please arrive from 1.15pm.
Tickets: £6 (£5 for Museum members).
Advance Booking Essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-11-10-crime-and-punishment

SOLD OUT! Crime and Punishment
2022-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk around the centre of town discovering murky deeds and long gone methods of punishment.
Starting from the museum.
Walk starts at 1.30pm. Please arrive from 1.15pm.
Tickets: £6 (£5 for Museum members).
Advance Booking Essential: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-11-19-crime-and-punishment

The Taunton to Barnstaple Line - The Devon & Somerset Railway
2022-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Old Heathcoat School Community Centre, 81 King Street, Tiverton, EX16 5JJ, United Kingdom
Illustrated Talk
Join local railway experts Freddie Huxtable and Amyas Crump as they discuss the Taunton to Barnstaple Railway. This line linked with the Exe Valley Line at Morebath Junction.
Talk held at Old Heathcoat School Community Centre, Tiverton.
Refreshments served.
Tickets: £6 (£5 for museum members)
Book your tickets online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2022-11-24-the-taunton-to-barnstaple-line-the-devon-somerset-railway
Or pop into the museum to buy your tickets.

Tiverton Tots - Welcome to the Farmyard
2022-11-25 | 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.
This month, dress up as a farmer or one of the farmyard animals and explore our farming collection. Make a woolly sheep, listen to a story, make some music (and animal noises!) or just enjoy playing with our farm toys.
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.
This month choose from either our morning or afternoon session.
SOLD OUT! Book for our morning session: 10.30am – 12pm
Book for our afternoon session: 1pm – 2.30pm

West Exe in Old Photographs
2023-01-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Our Director Pippa Griffith investigates our archives and explores the varied history of Tiverton’s West Exe, including textile production, shops and community life, plus the impact of fires and floods. All illustrated with photos from our vast archive.
This talk is repeated due to popular demand.
3 – 4pm
£6 (£5 museum members)
Talk takes place at the museum. Refreshments served.
Book online or pop into the museum to book!

*SOLD OUT* Tiverton Tots - Let's Cook
2023-01-20 10:30 - 14:30 | 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 January – Let’s Cook!
Come and join us for a feast in the Kitchen gallery! Dress up as a chef and get cooking!
Enjoy messy play, listen to a story, make some music, or just have fun 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 (FULLY BOOKED!)
Afternoon Session: 1pm – 2.30pm (FULLY BOOKED!)
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Booking Online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-01-20-tiverton-tots-lets-cook

This event has been made possible by a grant that was awarded by South West Museum Development with thanks to funding from Arts Council England and Art Fund.

Victorian Day
2023-01-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life presents a special
Victorian Day
to be held on Saturday 21st January 2023
Amusements to include….
Victorian School
Laundry Day
Toys and Games
Dressing Up
Meet a Local Victorian
Object Handling & More!
Admission:
Adults: £7 (Members £3.50)
Child: £3 (Child of Member £2)
Book online or turn up on the day!

*SOLD OUT!* West Exe in Old Photographs
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Our Director Pippa Griffith investigates our archives and explores the varied history of Tiverton’s West Exe, including textile production, shops and community life, plus the impact of fires and floods. All illustrated with photos from our vast archive.
This talk is repeated due to popular demand.
7 – 8pm
£6 (£5 museum members)
Talk takes place at the museum. Refreshments served.
Book online or pop into the museum to book!

*SOLD OUT* West Exe in Old Photographs
2023-02-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
EXTRA DATE added due to popular demand!
Our Director Pippa Griffith investigates our archives and explores the varied history of Tiverton’s West Exe, including textile production, shops and community life, plus the impact of fires and floods. All illustrated with photos from our vast archive.
7 – 8pm
£6 (£5 museum members)
Talk takes place at the museum. Refreshments served.
Book online or pop into the museum to book!

**SOLD OUT** Behind the Scenes at the Museum
2023-02-08 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 objects and get a glimpse under the Tivvy Bumper steam engine.
1 – 2.30pm
£10 (£9 for museum members)
Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Book online or pop into the museum to book.

Bumper Half Term
2023-02-11 10:00 - 2023-02-18 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Family Fun celebrating the Tivvy Bumper Steam Engine.
Stamp a ticket as you steam around the museum, dressing up, train toys, transport games and more!
Normal museum admission applies.
Adults £7, accompanied kids go FREE!
Book online or turn up on the day.
PLUS Transport Craft on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th February.

Tiverton Tots - Jobs
2023-02-23 10:30 - 14:30 | 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.
Thursday 23rd February – 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 maybe run the post office?
Enjoy our craft station, listen to a story, make some music or just have fun 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
Afternoon Session: 1pm – 2.30pm
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Booking online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-02-23-tiverton-tots-jobs

This event has been made possible by a grant that was awarded by South West Museum Development with thanks to funding from Arts Council England and Art Fund.

**SOLD OUT** Victorian Mid Devon
2023-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Discover more about Mid Devon’s towns and countryside in the Victorian era. From childhood, work and home life, to community events. All illustrated with photos from the museum’s extensive archives.
7-8pm
£6 (£5 for museum members).
Talk held at the museum. Refreshments served.
Book online or pop into the museum to book.

**SOLD OUT** Health & Welfare
2023-03-10 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 town looking at the history of hospitals and medical provision in Tiverton, and details of the living conditions for Tiverton’s poorest inhabitants in the Nineteenth Century.
1.30 – 3pm
£8 (£7 for museum members)
Walk starts at the museum, arrive from 1.15 to check in.
Book online or pop into the museum to book.

**SOLD OUT** Gold Street and Bampton Street in Old Photographs
2023-03-15 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.
3 – 4pm
£6 (£5 for museum members).
Talk held at the museum. Refreshments served.
Book online or pop into the museum to book.

Tiverton Tots - Nursery Rhymes
2023-03-17 10:30 - 14:30 | 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 March – 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
Afternoon Session: 1pm – 2.30pm
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book your Tots tickets online.

This event has been made possible by a grant that was awarded by South West Museum Development with thanks to funding from Arts Council England and Art Fund.

**SOLD OUT** Health and Welfare
2023-03-25 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 town looking at the history of hospitals and medical provision in Tiverton, and details of the living conditions for Tiverton’s poorest inhabitants in the Nineteenth Century.
1.30 – 3pm
£8 (£7 for museum members)
Walk starts at the museum, arrive from 1.15 to check in.
Book online or pop in to the museum to book.

**SOLD OUT** Gold Street and Bampton Street in Old Photographs
2023-03-30 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.
7 – 8pm
£6 (£5 for museum members).
Talk held at the museum. Refreshments served.
Book online or pop into the museum to book.

***SOLD OUT*** Behind the Scenes at the Museum
2023-04-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom

Health and Welfare
2023-04-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
