Museums · South West England
Torquay Museum
In or near Kingskerswell.
Torquay Museum — a museum in South West England, 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
- Torquay · 1.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Torquay Museum is a museum located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Torquay Museum offers a glimpse into 400 million years of Torbay's heritage through various exhibitions and activities. Visitors can explore galleries featuring local history, including a dedicated area for Agatha Christie. The museum is family-friendly and provides hands-on experiences for all ages.
Place summary
Torquay Museum is located in South-West England, postcode TQ1. It houses a collection that reflects the natural and social history of the area, including local archaeology and geology. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the region's past and cultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.4626, -3.5185
- District
- Torbay
- Parish
- Torbay, unparished area
- Postcode
- TQ1 1HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torbay
- Phone
- 01803293975
- Nearest railway station
- Torquay — 1.7 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday 10am–4.45pm; closed Monday
- Official site
- www.torquaymuseum.org
Sources
- osm: way/207341509 (ODbL)
- fsq: 4c73cbe0376da093d4e2a9c6 (Apache-2.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torquay Museum?
- Torquay Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ1 1HG), in the parish of Torbay, unparished area.
- What is Torquay Museum?
- Torquay Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Torquay Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 1.7 km away. The nearest town is Kingskerswell. Drivers can use postcode TQ1 1HG.
- How do I get to Torquay Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ1 1HG.