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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

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SPECIAL EVENTS, TALKS,

Conversazione

27th Apr, 10:30 am - 31st Aug 2026, 12:30 pm

Join the Torquay Museum Society for FREE informal short lectures and discussions.

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Tales from a Devon kitchen: Exploring Devon’s food history

16th Sep 2026, 10:45 am

Join us in Torquay Museum's Pengelly Hall for a FREE special lecture highlighting the often overlooked history of the Devon kitchen. This lecture is part of our Heritage Open Days offer, inspired by this year’s festival theme ‘Everyday Histories.’

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