Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Crime and Punishment
2022-11-10 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 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

**SOLD OUT** Fore Street in Old Photographs
2023-04-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us as we delve into the archives and explore the long and fascinating history of Tiverton’s Fore Street.
This talk is repeated due to popular demand.
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 - Animals
2023-04-21 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 21st April – 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
Afternoon Session: 1pm – 2.30pm
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book online here or get in touch with the team on 01884 256295.

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** Lost Tiverton
2023-04-21 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-04-29 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; learning about buildings that have disappeared from the 1700s through to the 1970s. See how other buildings have changed over time.
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** Fore Street in Old Photographs
2023-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Join us as we delve into the archives and explore the long and fascinating history of Tiverton’s Fore Street.
This talk is repeated due to popular demand.
7 – 8pm
£6 (£5 for museum members).
Talk held at the museum. Refreshments served.
Book online or pop into the museum to book.

Crime and Punishment - Town Walk
2023-05-12 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 finding out about murky deeds and long gone methods of punishment.
Walk starts at 1.30pm at the museum.
Tickets: £8, or £7 for museum members.
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-05-12-crime-and-punishment

Health and Welfare - Town Walk
2023-05-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Devon

**SOLD OUT** Spinning a Yarn - Illustrated Talk
2023-05-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Our Director Pippa Griffith explores our archives to give an introduction to Mid Devon’s wool trade. Join us to discover why, during the 1600s and early 1700s, Tiverton was the most important inland town in Devon.
This event is run in partnership with the Workers’ Educational Association and is the first of their series of events exploring the history of Tiverton’s wool trade. This will include a talk by Peter Maunder and a guided walk around the town exploring the Merchants’ Trail. More details coming soon.
6.30 – 8.30pm
Tickets: £6 adults, £5 museum members.
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-05-18-spinning-a-yarn

Tiverton Tots - Shopping
2023-05-19 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 19th May – 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
Afternoon Session: 1pm – 2.30pm
£4 per child (£3.50 for members). Booking essential.
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-05-19-tiverton-tots-shopping

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 Mid Devon - Illustrated Talk
2023-05-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Discover more about Mid Devon’s town’s and countryside in the Victorian era, from childhood, work and home life to community events. All illustrated from the museum’s extensive archives.
Talk starts at 3pm
Tickets: £6 adults, £5 museum members.
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-05-25-victorian-mid-devon
