Support Newton Abbot Museum
Whether you can give your time, share your skills, or support us financially, every contribution helps us care for the collection, run exhibitions, and keep the museum free for everyone to enjoy.
Explore the different ways you can get involved below.
Volunteer with us
Our team of volunteers plays a vital role in everything we do – from welcoming visitors to supporting family workshops and helping behind the scenes. We offer a variety of roles with flexible time commitments, and we’re always keen to hear from new people.
If you’re 18 or over, you can apply using our volunteer form. If you're under 18, or looking for a short-term placement or Duke of Edinburgh opportunity, we’d still love to hear from you.
Become a Friend of the Museum
Join our Friends programme to stay connected and support the museum throughout the year. Membership includes free entry to local history talks, a regular newsletter, and invitations to exhibition previews – all for just £12 annually.
Your membership directly supports our exhibitions, outreach work, and care of the collection.
Make a donation
As a free museum, donations are essential to our work. Whether you're contributing financially or gifting an object, your support helps us preserve Newton Abbot’s heritage for future generations.
We’re not currently accepting new object donations, but you can still support our collection through monetary gifts – online or in person. All donations go directly into the Newton Abbot Museum Support Fund.
Raise money when you shop online
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Newton Abbot Museum with easyfundraising?
There are over 8,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis & Partners, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds! All you need to do is:
- Go to easyfundraising and join for free.
- Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
- After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to Newton Abbot Museum at no extra cost to you whatsoever! There are no catches or hidden charges and we will be really grateful for your donations. Thank you for your kind support.
Shop with us
Purchases from our museum shop help support our work. We stock a range of books, cards, gifts and local history items – some of which are also available online. Every sale helps us care for the collection and run community programmes.
Current opportunities
From Saturday front-of-house shifts to education support and tower guiding, we’re always looking for new volunteers to join the team. You can also check this section for any upcoming paid roles or placements.
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