Opening Hours: Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am – 4.30pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays
Admission
Admission is free and there is no need to book in advance.
If you’re organising a school or group visit, advance booking is required. We offer guided tours and additional learning sessions for groups and schools, with the option to link visits to curriculum topics.
Family friendly and accessible facilities
There are plenty of hands-on activities and interactive displays to engage children and families. The building is accessible for pushchairs, with a lift and ramps throughout the main gallery. An accessible toilet includes a pull-down changing table for babies.
For full accessibility information or to discuss specific requirements, visit our dedicated access page:
Wheelchairs
The building is wheelchair accessible. A transit wheelchair is available to borrow, and the entrance doors are automatic.
Toilets & parking
There are accessible toilets with a hoist and adult-sized changing table on the ground floor. There is disabled parking in Newfoundland Way car park.
Sensory aids
Displays have clear fonts and strong contrast. We can also provide sensory interactives and a tactile maps, including braille and large print booklets.
Mobility scooters
The museum is Grade II listed and some models of mobility scooter may not fit into the lift. We have a wheelchair to borrow if needed.
Hidden disabilities
We support visitors wearing Sunflower lanyards or items as part of the Hidden Disabilities scheme.
Assistance dogs
Registered assistance dogs and those in training are welcome throughout the museum.
How to find us
The nearest car park is Newfoundland Way. For full parking information, visit Parkopedia and enter postcode TQ12 1JQ.
Getting here
Walking
From Courtenay Street (the main pedestrianised shopping street), head towards St Leonard’s Tower (the Clock Tower). Continue past it to the end of the pedestrian zone. Newton’s Place will be in front of you across Wolborough Street. Use the pedestrian crossing to your left for safe access.
By bus
The main bus station is on Sherborne Road, about five minutes from the museum. Cross through the market area to reach Courtenay Street, turn right, then follow the walking directions above. Local bus timetables can be found via Stagecoach and Country Bus websites.
By train
The railway station is around 15 minutes’ walk from the museum. Exit the station, turn right onto Queen Street and walk for around 10 minutes. Turn left into Courtenay Street and continue to Wolborough Street.
By car
The museum is easily accessible from Exeter, Plymouth, Totnes and Torbay.
From Plymouth: Take the A38, then the A383 into Newton Abbot. Follow signs to the Town Centre. Newton’s Place is located at the junction of the A382 and A381.
From Totnes: Take the A381 into Newton Abbot. Newton’s Place will be on your right as you approach the centre.
From Torbay: From the A380, take the A381 at Penn Inn roundabout. Follow signs into town. Newton’s Place is on your left.
From Exeter: Follow the M5 to the A380. Take the Newton Abbot exit and follow the A381 into town. Newton’s Place is on your left.
Museum shop & refreshments
Our small museum shop stocks a range of gifts, books, cards and affordable souvenir. There is a £5 minimum for card payments.
We accept vouchers from the Visit South Devon Days Out on Your Doorstep scheme. Please see below for full terms and conditions.
A drinks machine is available on the first floor, accepting £1 coins. .
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Support the museum
Your support helps us preserve and share the town’s history. Donations and sponsorships allow us to care for the collection, develop exhibitions and run community-focused programmes.
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