14th June, 2024

5 great local museums and galleries to visit by train

With so many local adventures to be had, where will this autumn take you? Check out our top picks for local museums and galleries to visit car-free!


1. ROYAL ALBERT MEMORIAL MUSEUM

EXETER

Just a stone’s throw from Exeter Central station, RAMM is a great day out for the whole family – and it’s free entry! Learn about Devon and Exeter’s rich history and global connections and enjoy galleries full of stunning items from all over the world.

2. THE BOX

PLYMOUTH

Visit Plymouth’s award-winning museum and art gallery, The Box. Meet the towering woolly mammoth (pictured at the top of this blog post), check out the huge Victorian naval figureheads and lots more at Devon’s Best Family Attraction according to the Devon Muddy Awards. Entry is free.

3. TORRE ABBEY

TORQUAY

Take in Torre Abbey‘s collection of approximately 600 paintings from the 18th Century to the present day. Explore one of the family-friendly trails around the gardens, or even dress up as a monk or a medieval princess. Running until 3rd November, there’s also a Viking exhibition.

4. THELMA HULBERT GALLERY

HONITON

The Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Honiton is a free-to-visit public art gallery that presents a range of contemporary art and craft exhibitions, discussions, events, workshops, and art-related activities.

5. MUSEUM OF DARTMOOR LIFE

OKEHAMPTON

The Museum of Dartmoor Life is home to a vast collection of objects spanning 5,000 years of life on Dartmoor from the Bronze Age through to the mid-20th Century. Established in 1981, the museum is situated in a three-storey early 19th-century mill featuring a waterwheel.


Plus…

Newton Abbot Town & GWR Museum

The Newton Abbot Town & GWR Museum is free to visit and located in a renovated 19th-century church, showcasing fascinating history such as the town’s origins, local trade and industry and Great Western Railway displays.

Torquay Museum

Discover 400 million years of Torbay’s heritage at Torquay Museum – a hands-on-family-friendly visitor attraction, with lots to see and do for children and adults alike.

Teignmouth & Shaldon Museum

Located in the Teign Heritage Centre, the museum has collections describing the life and times of the people of Teignmouth and Shaldon. These include the Church Rocks Wreck, the remains of a 16th century Venetian vessel.

Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon

The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon tells the stories of the people and landscapes of North Devon. Collections include everything from ancient rocks to contemporary artworks.


Top tip – Get a Devon & Cornwall Railcard!

Live locally? Don’t miss out on great savings with a Devon & Cornwall Railcard (just £12 a year and now available online). Save a third on many fares for you and a friend. You can also bring up to four children for just £1 each.

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