Explore fascinating collections showcasing everyday life, crafts, and local history of Mid Devon through interactive galleries and quirky artefacts.

Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life offers visitors a captivating journey through the region's social and cultural heritage. The museum's galleries feature an impressive array of objects spanning from traditional lace making and laundry practices to bicycles, brewing equipment, carts, and costume, each telling stories about the people who lived in Mid Devon. Founded by dedicated individuals keen to preserve local history and artefacts that might otherwise have been lost, the museum has grown into a treasure trove of fascinating objects and quirky items. The collections provide insight into the everyday home life of Mid Devon folk across different eras, making it an engaging experience for curious visitors of all ages. The venue is particularly family-friendly, with dedicated provisions for family visitors and interactive elements that encourage children to engage with the exhibits. Special events and programmes are regularly scheduled, and the museum also serves as Tiverton's Tourist Information Centre, making it a perfect starting point for exploring the area. The museum's commitment to education is evident through its schools programme, museum loan boxes, and reminiscence services.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Irene Smith

3 weeks ago

Absolutely lovely museum! There was a lot more to see than I originally thought, and I loved how it was laid out. There's a one way system which means you can easily see every exhibit on offer, without missing anything, and neatly be brought back round to the shop. The staff were really friendly and knowledgeable and it was clear they were passionate about the history too. I 100% recommend this museum if you're nearby and have an hour or two to kill.

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Tea Dog

4 months ago

Great for a rainy day with the kids. Always friendly and well run. My only suggestion would be that some of the kids toys and games be more integrated with the artefacts so they engage more with the subjects.

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Jane Buekett

5 months ago

This is one of the best museums I've visited. Friendly, fun and packed with exhibits, some of them familiar from my own childhood, some quite novel. Lots of local history. And culminating in the transport shed which includes a steam engine and a vintage Mini. It is so enjoyable. We went with a 99 year old. It's equally good for kids.

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Keriann Davey (Keriann)

5 months ago

Lovely hidden gem of a museum. Lots of diffrent areas to look at and very interactive for children.

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Peter Swales

9 months ago

This is such an essential experience for anyone visiting Devon. It covers everything since prehistoric periods with an emphasis on how people lived. Open the whole year with Tourist Information also on offer, it hugely added to my enjoyment of visiting Devon.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026