Museums · South West England
Dartmouth Museum
In or near Kingswear.
Dartmouth Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Andrew Davis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Dartmouth Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Dartmouth Museum is a small museum located in a historic building on the Butterwalk, showcasing a diverse collection of artefacts, models, and photographs that highlight the maritime history and social development of Dartmouth. Visitors can explore exhibitions related to significant historical events, including D-Day and the life of Thomas Newcomen, the inventor of the steam engine.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dartmouth Museum is located in South-West England. The museum showcases the maritime history and heritage of the Dartmouth area, offering insights into local culture and historical events.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3518, -3.5787
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Dartmouth
- Postcode
- TQ6 9NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–3pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.dartmouthmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: node/961721616 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dartmouth Museum?
- Dartmouth Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 9NB), in the parish of Dartmouth.
- What is Dartmouth Museum?
- Dartmouth Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dartmouth Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ6 9NB.
- Is Dartmouth Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Dartmouth Museum is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dartmouth Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 9NB.