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.
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
TOURS & TRAILS
The Michelangelo Trail: A Delve into LGBTQ+ Histories
9th Apr - 31st Dec 2025
Explore hidden LGBTQ+ histories from Torquay Museum’s Collections by following The Michelangelo Trail around the Museum’s galleries…
SPECIAL EVENTS, ACTIVITIES,
Summer Science Ninjas: Bringing Hands-On Science To Everyone!
27th Jul - 27th Jul 2025
Science Ninjas are taking over Torquay Museum this Summer!
SPECIAL EVENTS, ACTIVITIES,
Friendly Faces 2025
29th Aug, 12:00 pm - 30th Aug 2025, 12:00 pm
Do you have children moving from Year 6 into secondary Yr7 this September? If so, join us for the return of our very popular Friendly Faces events. These events allow children moving from Year 6, into secondary Year 7, the opportunity to come along and join us at the museum for fun, games, and the chance to meet up with some friendly faces, before starting at their new schools the following week. (And also give the grown-ups the chance to chat in the café!)
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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