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Searching for things to do in Torquay and Devon? Come to Torquay Museum and enjoy all the fun and family activities we have to offer - exhibitions, activities, events, lectures, outdoor activities and more!

SPECIAL EVENTS, TALKS,

TMS Lectures: January to April 2026

13th Jan, 10:45 am - 8th Apr 2026, 10:45 am

Browse all the upcoming lectures organised by Torquay Museum Society as part of their Spring season.

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

TALKS

TALK: Bugs Tell Tales... Entomology... Insects in Forensic Science

7th Apr 2026, 10:45 am

How can insects help with crime investigation? This is an insight into forensic entomology, with an outline of the science and cases where this type of evidence has played a vital part. This is a fairly new discipline although, in fact, the first case was in 1236!

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