Welcome to 
Newton Abbot Museum

Discover a museum rooted in the history and stories of Newton Abbot.

Located in a Victorian Church the museum offers hands-on displays, fascinating collections and spaces designed for curiosity, creativity and conversation.

Hands-on displays, fascinating collections, and spaces designed for curiosity, creativity and conversation.

Admission is free

Drop in for ten minutes or stay for a few hours.

Opening Hours

Open: Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm, and Saturday from 9.30am – 4pm. 

Closed: Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays

You'll find us at:

Newton’s Place, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1JQ

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What's On

From drop-in family activities to creative workshops, talks and changing exhibitions – find out what’s happening at the museum.

Insects Uncovered: Biodiversity in Newton Abbot Exhibition

Come and see Doctor Henry Mapleton’s butterfly cabinets and beautiful specimens from his collection and learn about what Newton Abbot Town Council is...

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Twilight Sketching

Twilight Sketching is back! Come and get inspired by our new displays and rarely seen objects from the Museum's stores. Bring your sketch pad and pencils...

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Toddler Tuesdays - March Term Time

Upcoming sessions will be available to book for FREE from the week before, you can even set a reminder through Eventbrite! Pre-booking recommended. If...

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Home Ed Brick Ideas Workshop: Fairground Rides

Using Lego we will design and build motorised fairground rides! Come and make a ferries wheel, merry-go-round or use your imagination to create a new...

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