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As part of our celebrations marking the Tivvy Bumper’s (GWR loco 1442) 90th birthday, this exhibition showcases some of the railway collection that is normally not on display. Items on display relate to the Exe Valley Line, the Culm Valley Line, and the branch line connecting Tiverton Station to Tiverton Junction which was on the […]
We've hidden some of our favourite books around the museum - can you find them all? PLUS toys & games, craft sessions, dressing up and more! Normal admission applies. Accompanied kids go FREE! Book ahead online to save time, or just turn up on the day. Look out for Craft Sessions on Tuesday 27th & […]
Join us for these fun family craft sessions as part of our May Half Term activities. £3 per child with a paying adult (£2.50 with a museum member), drop in, no need to book.
Join us for these fun family craft sessions as part of our May Half Term activities. 3 per child with a paying adult (£2.50 with a museum member), drop in, no need to book.
Join our Director, Pippa Griffith, as she takes you on an exclusive tour of the museum’s stores and shares some of her favourite objects. Learn about how we care for our collection, see our paper and photograph archive and see the Tivvy Bumper steam engine from track level. Wednesday 4th June, 1 - 2.30pm Behind […]
Discover the local roots of one of the Victorian era’s most iconic authors in Tiverton’s Blackmore, a special exhibition marking 200 years since the birth of R.D. Blackmore, former pupil at Blundell's School and author of the much-loved novel Lorna Doone. In partnership with Blundell’s School, the exhibition features objects, prints and photographs drawn from […]
Join local railway expert Amyas Crump, as he celebrates the Tivvy Bumper’s birthday and explores ideas for local railways that never came to fruition. This event is part of our celebrations of the Tivvy Bumper’s 90th anniversary, which also coincides with the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. You can find out […]
Tiverton Tots is a great way to introduce your little ones to our wonderful, family–friendly museum! Enjoy a mix of stories, music, crafts and free play as you explore the museum, with a different theme each time. Suitable for ages 1-4. Friday 20th June, 10.30am – 12pm - Wash Day It’s wash day at Tiverton […]
A guided walk around the town exploring the history of the railway in Tiverton. Discover what Tiverton would have looked like when the railway ran through the town in this brand new guided walk for 2025. This event is part of our celebrations of the Tivvy Bumper’s 90th anniversary, which also coincides with the 200th […]
Join us at the museum on Friday 20th June from 2pm for the first of our Memory Bank sessions – an afternoon of reminiscing and sharing stories and memories from the past. These relaxed, friendly sessions are suitable for people with mild to moderate, or no dementia. We’ll provide photographs and objects from the museum collections […]
A guided walk around the town exploring the history of the railway in Tiverton. Discover what Tiverton would have looked like when the railway ran through the town in this brand new guided walk for 2025. This event is part of our celebrations of the Tivvy Bumper’s 90th anniversary, which also coincides with the 200th […]