Torquay Museum

Type: Museum

Founded in c1845 by Torquay Natural History Society, Torquay Museum was originally intended to collect specimens reflecting the natural history of the local area. However, a diverse variety of artefacts covering additional subjects were soon accepted, forcing the society to move in c1875 to a purpose-built museum currently holding a Grade II Listing. The displays include local pottery, terracotta, marble, geology, Victoriana and local archaeology finds, in particular items from Kent's Cavern. Special summer exhibitions.

Opening Times

Opening 2008 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A380. Follow signs to Torquay seafront, turn left along sea front to harbour, left at clock tower up Torwood Steet into Babbacombe Road. Turn left at 1st set of traffic lights into The Terrace for muti-storey car park.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Torquay station. Take the bus from outside the Grand Hotel to Torquay Harbour. Walk to the strand and turn left at the clock tower into Torwood Street and the museum is approximately 7 minutes' walk on the left, opposite the public gardens.