WELCOME TO TORQUAY MUSEUM
DISCOVER 400 MILLION YEARS OF TORBAY'S HERITAGE!
Are you searching for things to do in Torquay? Come to Torquay Museum and enjoy all the fun and family activities we have on offer - exhibitions, activities, events, lectures, trails and more.
Your entry ticket gives access for 12 months to all our galleries and exhibitions!
OPENING TIMES | Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4.45pm* |
| Thursday | 10am - 4.45pm* |
| Friday | 10am - 4.45pm* |
| Saturday | 10am - 4.45pm* |
| Sunday | 10am - 4.45pm |
* Last admissions at 4pm.
We are closed from Sat 20th Dec until Tues 6th Jan 2026
ADMISSION PRICES PAY ONCE GET IN FREE FOR A YEAR
| Adults (18+) | £10 |
| Children and Young Adults (5 - 17yrs) | £5 |
| Children under 5yrs | Free |
| 1 Adult and Children | £15 |
| 2 Adults and Children | £25 |
GETTING HERE Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1HG
SPECIAL EVENTS, TALKS,
TMS Lectures: Autumn - Winter 2025
7th Oct 2025, 10:45 am - 28th Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
Browse all the upcoming lectures organised by Torquay Museum Society as part of their Autumn - Winter season!
SPECIAL EVENTS, TALKS,
Crime at the Coast Festival
9th Nov 2025, 10:00 am
Torquay Museum is once again set to host its much-anticipated literary event, Crime at the Coast, bringing together readers, aspiring writers, and seasoned authors for a thrilling day of crime fiction exploration. Crime at the Coast celebrates the rich tradition of crime writing in the South West highlighting contemporary voices in the genre. This year’s event promises to be the most engaging yet, with four dynamic sessions designed to inspire, inform, and entertain!
SPECIAL EVENTS, FILMS,
FREE Into Film Festival Screenings
13th Nov - 20th Nov 2025
Join us for three special film screenings as part of the Into Film Festival! The Into Film Festival is the largest free, annual, UK-wide celebration of film, providing memorable cinema experiences for children and young people aged 5-19.
DISCOVER
Travel Back in Time
Discover 400 million years of Torbay's heritage at Torquay Museum - a hands-on-family-friendly visitor attraction, with lots to see and do for children and adults alike.
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377 Million Year Old Tree Fossil Excavation Film by the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
What could be the oldest fossil evidence of trees on a volcanic island in the world, has been discovered in the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark!
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