Over the Christmas period, we are open on the 19th - 21st and 27th - 30th of Dec

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 10am - 4.45pm*
Wednesday 10am - 4.45pm*
Thursday 10am - 4.45pm*
Friday Closed
Saturday 10am - 4.45pm*
Sunday Closed

*last entry at 4.15pm

Over the Christmas period, we are open on the 19th - 21st and 27th - 30th of December.

PAY ONCE GET IN FREE FOR A YEAR
Adult: £11.00
Child aged 3 - 16: £4.50
Child aged under 3: Free
Concessions*: £9.00

*Concessions are available for: senior citizens (65+), students in full-time education, anyone who is unemployed and/or in receipt of state benefit assistance, and disability allowance.

20% off admissions for TQ Postcodes - see current offers

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

WHAT'S ON

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

A British Museum Touring Exhibition EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHS: UNLOCK THE MYSTERY

21st Oct 2023, 10:00 am - 18th Feb 2024, 4:00 pm

Unlock the mystery of Egyptian hieroglyphs and discover how their decipherment revealed three thousand years of human history.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Adopt the Twelve Objects of Christmas

16th Nov, 12:00 pm - 16th Dec 2023, 4:00 pm

Give someone special a unique Christmas gift of object sponsorship and support Torquay Museum at the same time!

SPECIAL EVENTS

'Tis the Season at Torquay Museum - Christmas Fairs

2nd Dec - 9th Dec 2023

With EVEN MORE stalls selling high-quality local products, you can buy all your Christmas gifts and stocking fillers while enjoying the angelic voices of children’s choirs, partake in the yummy festive food and drink from the Museum Café and bar, or join the Education Team for Christmassy crafting for all ages. There will be live entertainment too.

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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"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

Egyptian Hieroglyphs Crowdfunding Campaign

Torquay Museum was chosen from a big group of applicants as a host venue for spectacular touring exhibition that explores the decoding of hieroglyphs. If Ancient Egypt is your passion and you would like exclusive access...

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