Our Daytime Lectures will re-start for the 2024 Season Thursday 18th April. All these lectures will take place at Matthews Hall on Thursdays from 11am-12noon. Doors Open at 10.45 am. Entry is £5, payable at the door. Churchill’s Secret Army in East Devon by Andrew Chatterton Unknown to many there was a plan that if…
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Storm in the Teapot Show on Tuesday 9th April
We are excited to welcome Boo to the Goose Theatre Company to the Museum on April 9th at 2.30pm. ‘Storm in a Teapot’ is an exciting show from multi-award-winning Boo to a Goose Theatre, which appeals to the whole family. Created for children aged four to eight and their families, Grandma Kettlepot is causing a…
Pre -School Story Time
It’s Story Time down at the Museum tomorrow! On Tuesday 2nd April at 10.30 am it’s the return of this much loved monthly event for pre-school children (along with Mums, Dads Grandparents or Carers). See the list for all the dates this season. Come and enjoy a special story, a song and a healthy snack!…
Thursday 14th March-Exploring the Indigo Trail: a global story by Jenny Balfour Paul.
Join us at Matthews Hall for our last evening winter lecture on Thursday 14th March-Exploring the Indigo Trail: a global story by Jenny Balfour Paul. Jenny will relate the compelling story of Indigo, the world’s oldest, most magical and best loved dye, central to international trade and the textile industry from mummy wrappings to blue…
Romans in Topsham and Beyond: On Saturday 2nd March 2024. 9.30am – 3pm at Topsham Museum
This will be an exciting full day symposium looking at the Roman occupation of Topsham including recent discoveries. The day will begin at 9.30 with coffee and biscuits followed by a fascinating programme of talks and includes a light lunch. Whole Day: £35 (£33 Earlybird ticket until 12th February). Student with student card £16 Coffee…
New Volunteers Coffee Morning at the Museum: Tuesday 30th January 10am
New Volunteer Coffee Morning: Tuesday 30th January 10 am at the Museum We hope you can join us for a coffee and a chat on Tuesday 30th January to find out about volunteering at the Museum. This is an opportunity to discover the many roles available to suit your interests and availability. We aim to…
Winter Lecture at Matthews Hall: ‘The Afterlife of Books’ on Thursday 11th January, 7.30 pm, doors open at 6.45pm
‘The Afterlife of Books’, by Emma Laws is our second winter lecture. One of the Museum’s trustees, Emma Laws, the Exeter Cathedral Librarian and the holder of a master’s degree in ‘The History of the Book’ from the University of London is our speaker. Every book has a story to tell beyond its text. From…
Christmas Market Sunday 3rd December 11am-3pm and other Christmas Events
Our popular Christmas Market will take place at Matthews Hall from 11am to 3pm and is the ideal opportunity for children and grandchildren to meet Santa, and for the family to get some unique gifts from a variety of different stalls. If you’re unlucky on the raffle and the prospect of Christmas is all too much, you…
‘A Murderous Midsummer the Western Rebellion of 1549’ Thursday 9th November 6.45 for 7.30pm
Our summer series of lectures have come to an end, we are pleased to announce three special evening lectures over the winter. Our first lecture is on Thursday 9th November at Matthews Hall, Doors Open at 6.45pm for 7.30pm with a bar available. Entrance £7 payable at the door.A ‘Murderous Midsummer The Western Rebellion of…
Halloween Craft Workshops: Tuesday 24th October
Don’t know which way to turn at half-term? Well just before the Museum shuts for the winter, we’re running Halloween Craft Workshops for over 5 year olds (plus accompanying adult). There are two sessions on Tuesday 24th October, 10am until Noon and 2pm until 4pm. No need to book – just turn up on the…