The Museum will be open Mon-Sun at May Half-Term (26th May - 1st June).

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!

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.

The Museum will be open Mon-Sun at May Half-Term (26th May - 1st June).

 

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

 

Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1HG

WHAT'S ON

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

EXHIBITION: Beneath Our Feet

23rd May, 10:00 am - 21st Jun 2025, 4:00 pm

Beneath Our Feet is an exploration of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark through the use of art and science communication.

SPECIAL EVENTS, ACTIVITIES,

GEOPARK Week Science Ninjas: Bringing Hands-On Science To Everyone!

23rd May - 24th May 2025

Join us for some guided hands-on experiments and a talk linked to the Geopark's history.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WORKSHOP: From Rock to Print

25th May 2025, 10:00 am

Join artist Grace Clifford for a full-day creative workshop exploring the fascinating world beneath our feet. Combining geology, drawing, and printmaking, this immersive session invites participants to connect with the English Riviera’s remarkable Geopark heritage through hands-on artmaking.

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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"Fascinating --- a real pleasure to visit. 👍 Welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Excellent layout with interests for all age groups --- oh! and a lovely cafe, too"

Dave Crispin | Sep, 2021

"A repeat visitor to this fine museum, easy to lose a whole day, drawn in to a world now lost. Particularly good paleolithic exhibit, and fascinating Local Explorers section…"

Rik Sinnett | Sep, 2022

"Torquay Museum is a great place. So many cool exhibits to look at and friendly staff. Although hard to choose from my favorite piece was a 400,000 year old cave man skull! The Explorers floor is just incred"

Stephen Karl McQueen | Nov, 2021

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