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 | 10am - 4.45pm* |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4.45pm* |
| Thursday | 10am - 4.45pm* |
| Friday | 10am - 4.45pm* |
| Saturday | 10am - 4.45pm* |
| Sunday | 10am - 4.45pm |
* Last admissions at 4pm.
Opening times Fri 3rd April, Sat 4th April and Sunday 5th April: 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)
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
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS
Torbay Tracks - The History of Railed Transport in Torbay
25th Mar, 12:00 pm - 31st Aug 2026, 12:00 pm
Torbay Tracks celebrates the rich history of railed transport in the Bay and the pivotal role it played in shaping today’s much‑loved holiday destination. Created in partnership with Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Friends of Torquay Railway Station, and local collectors, the exhibition brings together the stories of the area’s trains, trams and the iconic cliff railway
SPECIAL EVENTS
Agatha Christie Festival: Spring Gathering 2026
11th Apr 2026, 9:30 am
Join us for a day filled with murder, mystery, fun, and intrigue at the Agatha Christie Festival Spring Gathering! Hosted at the Torquay Museum, this exclusive event celebrates the legendary Queen of Crime. We're excited to share a series of engaging talks with you.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Devonshire Association Symposium
9th May 2026, 9:30 am
The People of Devon and Their Identity: From Palaeolithic Roots to Tourism
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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