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The Museum's collections were begun by Torquay Natural History Society (TNHS) which was founded in 1844. Less than a year later the society decided to establish a museum with the primary objective of illustrating the...

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Exhibitions

Torquay Museum has a varied program of exhibitions that change all year round.

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Look Inside the Galleries

Housed within a grand late Victorian building, Torquay Museum was founded by Torquay Natural History Society.

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Picking the butterfly with entomological forceps

Behind the Scenes

For a local museum we have surprisingly diverse and extensive collections. This means that only 1% of our collections are on permanent display.

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Collections Spotlight

Torquay Museum has a vast collection of rare, interesting and wonderful objects in its collection.

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English Riviera Geopark

We sit within the world’s first International Urban Global Geopark, endorsed by UNESCO in recognition of its rich geological, historical and cultural heritage.

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Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Torquay Museum with easyfundraising? Find out how!

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