Museums · South West England
Exmouth Museum
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Exmouth Museum — Museum in Exmouth, Devon, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Exmouth Museum is a museum in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1983, it dates from the modern period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area EX8.
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Official information
Exmouth Museum & Heritage Centre showcases the local history of Exmouth and its surrounding areas. Visitors can explore various artefacts and exhibits that reflect the town's heritage, with opportunities for group visits and educational activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Exmouth Museum, located in Exmouth, Devon, is a modern museum established in 1983. It focuses on the local history and culture of the area, which is part of the Exe Estuary designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR Wetland.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6213, -3.4124
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Exmouth
- Postcode
- EX8 1PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1983
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Monday to Thursday 10.00 – 16.00; Saturday 10.00 – 13.00; closed Fridays & Sundays
- Official site
- www.exmouthmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q108487666 (CC0)
- commons: Exmouth Museum - 2021-07-04.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Exmouth Museum?
- Exmouth Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX8 1PW), in the parish of Exmouth.
- What is Exmouth Museum?
- Exmouth Museum — Museum in Exmouth, Devon, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Exmouth Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX8 1PW.
- When was Exmouth Museum built?
- Built or established in 1983.
- Is Exmouth Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Exmouth Museum is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Exmouth Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX8 1PW.