Great Torrington Museum

This museum offers a glimpse into the town's fascinating past including the Civil War through exhibits, local industries, and notable figures.

Great Torrington Museum

The Great Torrington Museum is an educational and interactive experience in the heart of the small town of Torrington

Its mission is to provide a source of historical knowledge to locals, out of towners and visitors alike

The museum has beautiful, displays that cover all aspects of Torrington’s fascinating past; from its turning points in history to the building of landmarks

The museum offers tours of the town which provide insight into its links to cultural and industrial heritage, with information on many historic sites such as historic churches and grand mansions

The museum also hosts themed events throughout the year such as book readings and lectures where visitors can learn about local history and explore further topics

There is also a gift shop and café for visitors to enjoy during their time at the museum

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Great Torrington Museum

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Great Torrington Museum Reviews

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4.1
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Address: 14 South St, Great Torrington, Torrington EX38 8AA, UK

Well worth a visit…lots to see and the Museum is bigger than you'd think looking from the outside!
Jess Bee avatarJess Bee
4 years ago
Great museum with lots of interesting local history, staff are friendly, welcoming and very knowledgeable, very good with children too. Children are welcomed and are allowed to interact with some of the exhibits, definitely worth a visit!
Janet Batson avatarJanet Batson
2 years ago
Great little museum with very friendly knowledgeable staff.They are hoping to expand the collection in the near future , well worth a visit if in the area.
Andy Godfrey avatarAndy Godfrey
2 years ago
A well-organized local museum with an emphasis on the human stories. I was interested to learn about the creamery and the glove industry.
Michael Collins avatarMichael Collins
5 years ago
Much bigger than you'd expect and definitely worth a visit! FREE Entry with donations optional.
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