Family Visitors
Tiverton Museum is the perfect place to head for a family day out!
You’ll find play stations and interactive elements, including the chance to stand on the footplate of the Tivvy Bumper steam engine, around the galleries.
Don’t forget to Dress to Impress with our dressing up stations around the museum; the whole family can take part!
Family Activities Station
When you first arrive at the museum, check out our family area. Here you’ll find lots of things to entertain you during your visit and help you explore our collection in different ways.
We have trails and quizzes available based on our collections to follow round the museum.
Explorer Backpacks (suitable for children of all ages) on a range of themes are available to borrow free of charge from the front desk. The backpacks include trails, toys and books to help our younger visitors explore the museum.
NEW for 2024
Choose a Ride On vehicle to scoot around the museum on!
Seating Areas
We have indoor and outdoor seating areas which can be used to enjoy cold drinks, including juice boxes, and snacks purchased at the museum, or your own picnics. There is a highchair at the indoor seating area.
Improvements to the yard have been made possible as part of a grant funded from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, part of the Government’s Levelling Up programme.
Events
Check the events page to see upcoming holiday activities, handling sessions and special events, like our under 5s sessions, Tiverton Tots.
The museum is fully accessible to prams and pushchairs; there is a lift to access the first floor. Alternatively, you are welcome to park prams and pushchairs next to the Front Desk.
Virtual Jigsaws
Why not have a go at our online jigsaws using photos from our collection.