Update 19th July: We strongly suggest booking a ticket in advance to be sure of your visit. Face coverings must be worn in the museum unless visible proof of exemotion is shown. . Please book your tickets here

Welcome to Ilfracombe Museum

Ilfracombe Museum Trust CIO

Explore a world of curiosities at our friendly museum. Discover the story of Ilfracombe’s rich history and find objects from around the world. Be amazed at the variety of our collections, from natural history and archaeology, art and photography, costume and domestic history. There’s something here for everyone to enjoy.

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We are open Mon to Friday and Saturday afternoons. We strongly recommend booking in advance as visitor numbers are restricted

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Explore a world of curiosities at our friendly museum

Ilfracombe’s great value family attraction

A fascinating place to visit come rain or shine

Overflowing with the curious and the wonderful, we have unimaginable finds from around the world – from a shrunken head to pickled bats! There is something here for everyone and children visit free! A great experience for all the family.

The whole family will be intrigued by the variety of displays. Peer into drawers and peek into cupboards; wander through eight different rooms and uncover the museum’s hidden treasures. You won’t be disappointed by your visit to one of North Devon’s best museums!

There’s more to discover than you’d ever imagine!

Museum gift shop – browse our great gift range

Children’s quizzes, brass rubbing & regular children’s activities.

Under 16s FREE. Disabled access.

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Coming soon! Our half term children's craft event $Coming soon! Our half term children's craft event is happening this Wednesday 27th October. No need to book but its always very popular so don't be too late! #halfterm #craft #children #whattodowiththekids #ilfracombemuseum #bats #owls #hedgehogs$

#onthisday 24th October 2003 the last commercial C $#onthisday 24th October 2003 the last commercial Concorde flight took place. We can't promise to recreate that feeling of speed and luxury but we can take you back to a different world. Come in and see us and share your memories of times gone by. Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4.30pm. We'd love to see you. #concorde #ilfracombemuseum #timesgoneby #bestplaceintheworld #ilfracombe$

#Octoberhalfterm #whattodowiththekids #kidscraft # $#Octoberhalfterm #whattodowiththekids #kidscraft #ilfracombe #bats #diwali #hedgehogs$

#onthisday The battle of Trafalgar took place on 2 $#onthisday The battle of Trafalgar took place on 21st October 1805. Captain John Richards Lapenotière, born in Ilfracombe in 1770 was a British Royal Navy officer who, as a lieutenant commanding the tiny topsail schooner HMS Pickle, observed the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, participated in the rescue operations which followed it and then carried the dispatches of the victory and the death of Admiral Nelson to Britain with the words "Sir, we have gained a great victory. But we have lost Lord Nelson". . #trafalgar #ilfracombe #nelson #ilfracombemuseum #history (this picture shows the replica of the Pickle used in the anniversary celebrations of the Battle of Trafalgar in 2005.)$

Our craft maerials have arrived and we can't wait $Our craft maerials have arrived and we can't wait to make these cute hedgehog dreamcatchers with you!🙌 We also have dangling bats, and glittery spiders - how to choose?🤔 Just £4 per child, adult is free. Places limited on a first come first served basis #halftermfun #autumn2021 #kidsactivity #ilfracombe$

#Octoberhalfterm #whattodowiththekids #kidscraft # $#Octoberhalfterm #whattodowiththekids #kidscraft #ilfracombe #bats #diwali #hedgehogs$

Today we welcomed a visit by Bristol Uni Phd stude $Today we welcomed a visit by Bristol Uni Phd student Polly Bence 🙌. Polly is looking at material in south west museums that come from the Pacific region. Fortunately we have a little collection here, including this lovely piece of shell work from the Solomon Islands 🥰 #collections #oceania #museums #devonmuseums #ilfracombe$

This week is #nationalbakingweek and to celebrate,

#octoberhalfterm #whattodowiththekids #ilfracombe $#octoberhalfterm #whattodowiththekids #ilfracombe #kidscraft #bats #diwali #hedgehogs$

Faces of war - not just anonymous faces to us, the $Faces of war - not just anonymous faces to us, these are Ilfracombe men and boys who went to fight for their country in World War I. Come and see their photos, read their stories and learn how the community was brought together to support them. #ilfracombe #worldwar1 #lestweforget #museum #ilfracomberemembers$

#onthisday Today in 1888 P G Wodehouse was born. H $#onthisday Today in 1888 P G Wodehouse was born. He is famous for his Jeeves and Wooster books. This photo is from 1886 and shows some of the very well turned out staff from the Ilfracombe Hotel which was in its heyday. Can you imagine the amount of 'behind the scenes' staff there must have been? When you visit us, you can see our cabinet with lots of fascinating Ilfracombe Hotel mementoes. You can also see the tunnel which connected the hotel to the laundry - no need for any visitors to be distressed by the sight of dirty linens! #ilfracombemuseum #ilfracombehotel #pgwodehouse #jeevesandwooster #victorian$

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