Information

The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is the perfect way to find out more about North Devon. Our collections and displays cover the natural and human history of this beautiful part of the country. Highlights of the Museum include the Tarka Gallery, the Story of North Devon and the Regimental Collection of the Royal Devon Yeomanry.

The entrance to the museum includes a small shop and reception. There is also the Museum Cafe just off reception.
Helpful volunteers own a wealth of knowledge about the museum and area.

Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
The Square
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8LN
Tel:01271 346747
Email:museum@northdevon.gov.uk
Web: www.devonmuseums.net/barnstaple

Admission free

Opening Times

Mon - Sat: 10.00 - 17.00, until 30 October, then 10am to 4pm until Spring.
Sun: Closed
The Museum is closed from Christmas Day to New Year's Day inclusive.

Museum Cafe

Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

A home-made selection of cakes and scones, biscuits and juices with Fairtrade Coffee and speciality teas

Services

We are open throughout the year, including Bank Holidays. We offer an object identification service and particularly welcome reports of archaeological finds in Northern Devon.

Access

We try to ensure that everyone gets the best out of visiting our museum. If you have particular access requirements please get in touch to let us know how we can help. The ground floor of the museum is wheelchair accessible, the first floor can be reached by stairlift. Parking is available at the museum, please call to confirm availability.

Facilities

Toilets, Baby Changing, Disabled Parking and Access, Parking, Shop, Cafe.

How to find us

The Museum is the red brick building on the Square, at the end of the Long Bridge in Barnstaple. Limited parking is available and there are public car parks nearby.