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…

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…

Tuesday 22nd August: Town Fayre Coffee Morning at the Museum

The sun is shining! Let’s hope we see some more of it. Whatever the weather, we hope you can join us for our Coffee Morning next Tuesday 22nd August-drop in anytime between 10am-1pm. Entry is £3 and includes coffee or tea and biscuits. There will be various stalls, including the Museum Shop, Cake and Produce,…

Games from Yesteryear

Games of Yesteryear-put those ipads and tablets down. On Tuesday 8th August come join in the fun at the Museum! We have two FREE sessions 10-12 and 2-5 where you can Drop In and play Games from the past-Skittles, Shove ha’penny, Juggling, Skipping,Marbles, Fives, Nine-men’s-morris, Hop-scotch,Tiddly-winks, Quoits, Top-spinning, Solitaire and more! Open to Children 5…

Blue Plaque for Dick Pym

Come join us at the Underway near Trout’s Boatyard on Monday 31st July for a very special event-the unveiling of the first Blue Plaque in Topsham. This plaque is to recognise Dick Pym, Topsham’s famous fisherman footballer! So spread the word and come celebrate with us!

Tuesday 20th June: Recycling by Lucy Mottram

Lucy’s talk will be about The History of Waste in Devon and how it relates to our waste management in modern day Devon. Lucy Mottram is the Waste Education Officer for Devon County Council, helping people understand the complex issues behind waste and resource management through engaging and interesting activities, tours, and talks.  She is…

‘Birds and Bees’ Children’s Half-Term Event: Tuesday 30th May

Tuesday 30th May: “Birds and Bees’ a half-term event for children aged 5 and above (accompanied by an adult) will be held at the Museum. There will be two sessions, 10:00-12:00 or 14:00-16:00. Learn about the birds which visit the Exe Estuary, get close (safely) to a bee colony, find out how we can all…