Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

**SOLD OUT** Gold Street and Bampton Street in Old Photographs
2023-03-15 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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
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.

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

Spinning a Yarn
2023-05-25 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.

Join them for ‘Tiverton’s Woollen Trade: The Merchants Who Made Tiverton’ – A Talk and Walk on Saturday 27th May.

Talk by Peter Maunder, author of Tiverton Cloth (on sale in the museum shop!) – Tiverton Baptist Church Rooms: 10.30am – 12.45pm.

Guided Walk by Anne Davies, exploring part of the Merchant’s Trail: 2pm – 3pm.

Booking essential – go to wea.org.uk or phone 0300 303 3464.

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/2023-05-25-spinning-a-yarn

Where's Blue?
2023-05-27 10:00 - 2023-06-03 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
This May half term Museum dog Blue is hiding around the museum – can you find him?
Search for pictures of Blue as you explore the museum!
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm

Crime and Punishment - Town Walk
2023-05-27 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/2023-05-27-crime-and-punishment

Health & Welfare
2023-06-07 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.

Changed West Exe - Town Walk
2023-06-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk learning about buildings and spaces that have disappeared, and see what West Exe used to look like.
Walk starts at 1.30pm from the museum.
Tickets: £8 adults, £7 museum members.
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-06-15-changed-west-exe

Tiverton Tots - Colours
2023-06-16 10:30 - 14:30 | Devon
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 16th June – 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 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/2023-06-19-tiverton-tots-colours

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.

Pubs of Tiverton - Illustrated Talk
2023-06-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We use our archives to find out more about some of Tiverton’s many pubs.
Please note there is some overlap between this and the guided walk on pubs.
Talk takes place at the museum with refreshments served.
3 – 4pm
Tickets: £6 adults, £5 museum members
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-06-21-pubs-of-west-exe-illustrated-talk

***SOLD OUT!*** Changed West Exe - Town Walk
2023-06-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk learning about buildings and spaces that have disappeared, and see what West Exe used to look like.
Walk starts at 1.30pm from the museum.
Tickets: £8 adults, £7 museum members.
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-06-24-changed-west-exe

***SOLD OUT*** Pubs of Tiverton - Illustrated Talk
2023-06-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We use our archives to find out more about some of Tiverton’s many pubs.
Please note there is some overlap between this and the guided walk on pubs.
Talk takes place at the museum with refreshments served.
7 – 8pm
Tickets: £6 adults, £5 museum members
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-06-29-pubs-of-tiverton-illustrated-talk

Tiverton Tots - Wash Day!
2023-07-14 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 14th July – Wash Day!
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
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/2023-07-14-tiverton-tots-wash-day

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.

A Farming Year - Illustrated Talk
2023-07-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We use our collections to explore key annual events in Mid Devon’s countryside in the past.
Talk starts at 3pm at the museum with refreshments served.
Tickets: £6 adults, £5 museum members.
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-07-19-a-farming-year

School Days - Town Walk
2023-07-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
A guided walk following a route around the town looking at old school buildings and the history of learning in Tiverton.
Walk starts at 1.30 from the museum.
Tickets: £8 adults, £7 museum members
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-07-21-school-days

When I Grow Up...
2023-07-22 10:00 - 2023-09-02 16:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
Summer family activities celebrating different kinds of jobs.
Follow our Jobs Trail around the museum, and stop off at play stations along the way.
Trail included in normal admission.
Look out for our Mini Curators experiences, archaeological play sessions and Crafty Tuesdays.

A Farming Year - Illustrated Talk
2023-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life, Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ, United Kingdom
We use our collections to explore key annual events in Mid Devon’s countryside in the past.
Talk starts at 3pm at the museum with refreshments served.
Tickets: £6 adults, £5 museum members.
Book online: https://tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life.arttickets.org.uk/tiverton-museum-of-mid-devon-life/2023-07-27-a-farming-year
