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Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Tiverton

Local museum in Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom

Opening 2026: Friday 2nd January up to and including Wednesday 23rd December; Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm; Plus Mondays in Half Terms; CLOSED Tuesday 9th June for a private event.
Price Standard Admission (applicable every day apart from Special Event days): Adults £10.50 with Gift Aid / £9.50 without Gift Aid; Children (16 and under accompanied by a paying adult) FREE; One carer/support worker accompanying a person with disabilities or additional needs paying full price or a free child under 16 with disabilities or additional needs; Member; Educational Groups on self-led visits: Member schools FREE (£0.50/child with a choice of trail), Non-member schools £2.50/child to include a choice of trail, All accompanying adults free of charge. Group Visits: £8.50 per person for pre-booked groups of 10 or more adults; Coach drivers admitted; Evening openings available for groups of 20+ (pre-booking required). Guided Walks: Walk only £9 per person (min 10, max 16); Museum visit + walk £15 per person; A £25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a walk booking. Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service: 15% discount on normal adult admission to anyone showing a valid Blue Light Card or Defence Privilege Card.
Typical visit Not provided yet
Age fit Children (16 and under accompanied by a paying adult) FREE. Explorer Backpacks suitable for children of all ages.
Setting indoor

The experience

About this day out

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life and Tiverton’s Tourist Information Centre welcomes you. Explore the museum’s collections and trace fascinating local history through the every day home life of Mid Devon folk. The galleries show everything from lace making to laundry, bicycles to brewing and carts to costume.

When to go

Opening calendar

2026: Friday 2nd January up to and including Wednesday 23rd December; Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm; Plus Mondays in Half Terms; CLOSED Tuesday 9th June for a private event.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission
Standard Admission (applicable every day apart from Special Event days): Adults £10.50 with Gift Aid / £9.50 without Gift Aid; Children (16 and under accompanied by a paying adult) FREE; One carer/support worker accompanying a person with disabilities or additional needs paying full price or a free child under 16 with disabilities or additional needs; Member; Educational Groups on self-led visits: Member schools FREE (£0.50/child with a choice of trail), Non-member schools £2.50/child to include a choice of trail, All accompanying adults free of charge. Group Visits: £8.50 per person for pre-booked groups of 10 or more adults; Coach drivers admitted; Evening openings available for groups of 20+ (pre-booking required). Guided Walks: Walk only £9 per person (min 10, max 16); Museum visit + walk £15 per person; A £25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a walk booking. Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service: 15% discount on normal adult admission to anyone showing a valid Blue Light Card or Defence Privilege Card.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

♿ Limited wheelchair accessliftaccessible toilettoilets by the entrance on the Ground Floorbaby changing facilitiesSpares Boxes with nappies, Babygro’s and sanitary products available in all the toiletsindoor and outdoor seating areashighchair at the indoor seating areamuseum shopwheelchair available and can be booked in advanceportable induction loop available on the Front Desk on requestwater bowl available in the yardFamily Activities Stationplay stations and interactive elementsExplorer Backpacks available to borrow free of charge from the front desk
Accessibility
Tiverton Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users with a lift and an accessible toilet. A wheelchair is available and can be booked in advance by telephoning 01884 256295 or emailing info@tivertonmuseum.org.uk. A portable induction loop is available on the Front Desk on request. Read our Accessibility Pre-Visit Information.
Parking
Not provided yet
Dogs
We are a dog-friendly museum and we welcome your pets and assistance dogs. Dogs must be kept on a short lead. All we ask is for you to respect other visitors and keep your dog on a short lead and under control at all times. We have a water bowl available in the yard.

Getting there

Where you'll find it

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