WELCOME TO TORQUAY MUSEUM
DISCOVER 400 MILLION YEARS OF TORBAY'S HERITAGE!
Are you searching for things to do in Torquay? Come to Torquay Museum and enjoy all the fun and family activities we have on offer - exhibitions, activities, events, lectures, trails and more.
Your entry ticket gives access for 12 months to all our galleries and exhibitions!
OPENING TIMES | Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm* |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm* |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm* |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm* |
| Sunday | 10am - 4pm |
* Last admissions at 3pm.
ADMISSION PRICES PAY ONCE GET IN FREE FOR A YEAR
| Adults (18+) | £10 |
| Children and Young Adults (5 - 17yrs) | £5 |
| Children under 5yrs | Free |
| 1 Adult and Children | £15 |
| 2 Adults and Children | £25 |
GETTING HERE Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1HG
SPECIAL EVENTS, TALKS,
TMS Lectures: January to April 2026
13th Jan, 10:45 am - 8th Apr 2026, 10:45 am
Browse all the upcoming lectures organised by Torquay Museum Society as part of their Spring season.
TALKS
TALK: The Isles of Scilly
4th Mar 2026, 10:45 am
The beautiful Isles of Scilly off the western tip of Cornwall whilst rugged are endowed with a mild microclimate that enables exotic plants to thrive. This talk looks at the remarkable wealth of wildlife and stunning landscapes of Scilly. Peter has worked on the islands and leads tours there every year.
TALKS
TALK: The History of a House in Hastings
10th Mar 2026, 10:45 am
Jenny and Peter owned a house in Hastings with a romantic Pre-Raphaelite history. Using historical and art records, house exploration and archaeological excavation, they describe how they uncovered the history of the house... and its famous visitors.
DISCOVER
Travel Back in Time
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.
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377 Million Year Old Tree Fossil Excavation Film by the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
What could be the oldest fossil evidence of trees on a volcanic island in the world, has been discovered in the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark!
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