INTRODUCTION

Tiverton Museum was founded in 1960. It is an independent museum administered by the Tiverton and Mid Devon Museum Trust. It is twinned with Chase Cory House, Tiverton, Rhode Island, USA.

There are 15 galleries and display areas on two floors. There is an extensive courtyard for farm machinery . The Authers gallery contains the "Tivvy Bumper" a GWR 0-4-2T steam locomotive and in the Alford gallery is a fine collection of Devon farm waggons and carts. A recent acquisition is the horse-drawn fire engine originating from the local town of Silverton.

GALLERIES

Agricultural Hall - Agriculture, Milling, Cider and Poaching

Upper Amory Gallery - Local History, Mid Devon Civic life and industry

Lower Amory Gallery - Shopping, Mid Devon at War, Office work, Sport, Toys, Schools, Music, Fashion

Heathcoat Gallery - Lace-making and the Heathcoat patent lace machine.

Britton Gallery - Local Architecture and Archaeology

FACILITIES

Research Library - also houses the Devon Record Office service point

Photographic Archive - containing 5,000 photographs.

MUSEUM SHOP

Membership - entitles free admission, newsletters, social events and excursions.

ADMISSION

Opening Times - February to Christmas

Monday to Friday - 10:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Open Bank Holidays

Disabled access available and Lift.

DIRECTIONS

Can be found just off the Great Western Way past the multi-storey car park opposite the bus station.