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.

Book Tickets Now

Plan Your Visit

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

Book Tickets Now

Visitor Information

What’s On

We’ve got lots of exciting free family activities for you to take part in – click the Stay Curious button

Stay Curious

Events

Support Us

Details of how you can support what we do

Become a Supporter

Sign up – for inspiration, news and other good stuff!

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.

Follow us on Instagram …

ilfracombe_museum

8th December Do you have someone who has everythin $8th December Do you have someone who has everything or is impossible to buy for? What about giving the gift of supporting Ilfracombe Museum? Click here https://membermojo.co.uk/ilfracombemuseum to go straight to our membership page and check out all the options and different memberships. Remember, if you're not keen to sign up online, you could pop in Tuesday - Friday between 10am and 1pm to chat to one of our wonderful volunteers. #supportlocal #ilfracombemuseum #idealchristmasgift$

7th December - In June we celebrate Devon day! We' $7th December - In June we celebrate Devon day! We're lucky enough to live here all the time but we can't wait for the summer so we can share our lovely town and county. Don't forget #creamfirst - this is Devon you know! #stpetrocsday #devonday #ilfracombe #nowherebetter #heavenindevon$

6th December Back in 2019 (seems like another worl $6th December Back in 2019 (seems like another world now!) we had the pleasure of welcoming Sharon Wright, author of 'Mother of the Brontes' to give an evening talk at the museum. We loved learning about the link between Maria and the westcountry and the role that local fisherman played in her story. We also loved meeting Sharon and it was lovely to see her pop into the museum as a visitor earlier this year! As soon as we are able, we're really looking forward to running evening events again. We love to share! #motherofthebrontes @sharonwrightauthor #bookswelove #ilfracombe #ilfracombemuseum$

5th December There are very few photos of the Ilfr $5th December There are very few photos of the Ilfracombe Hotel Laundry before Mervyn Palmer turned it into the museum. Here is my favourite! And another more recent :) #ilfracombehotel #ilfracombe #ilfracombemuseum #mervynpalmer$

We always need your support - without you we have $We always need your support - without you we have a building filled with curiosities. With your support it comes alive! #ilfracombe #museum #supportlocal #thankyou$

We ran craft mornings for children - did you come $We ran craft mornings for children - did you come down and make hedgehogs or spiders? Maybe you came down and made a Diwali light? #ilfracombemuseum #craft #diwali #december2021$

2nd December We had a wonderful time bringing you $2nd December We had a wonderful time bringing you our #staycurious project. Who remembers #pipandkim? Click here to download a fun nature notebook project https://www.ilfracombemuseum.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/nature-notebook-1.pdf$

Welcome to the 1st December! We thought it would b

Please remember that if you plan to visit us, the

Sunset tonight marks the beginning of Hanukkah. Th $Sunset tonight marks the beginning of Hanukkah. This is a Jewish holiday which celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the larger Syrian army. It also celebrates a miracle that happened during this time, where just a day's supply of oil allowed the menorah in the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem to remain lit for eight days. To all our Jewish friends, Hanukkah Sameach! #hanukkah #2021 #ilfracombe #museum$

Today is #museumshopsunday we have a limited onlin $Today is #museumshopsunday we have a limited online shop at https://www.devonmuseums.net/Ilfracombe-Museum/E-Commerce/ but the museum is open from 10-1 Tuesday til Friday every week over the winter. Pop in and stock up on some stocking fillers at great prices. Local books, gemstones, cute knitted goods, Ilfracombe souvenirs. Looking forward to seeing you! #museumshop #ilfracombe #ilfracombemuseum #shoplocal #christmas$

We had a lovely time at our coffee morning yesterd $We had a lovely time at our coffee morning yesterday, thanks to all who supported us, we raised £345.00 for museum funds in total! 🙌🤩 The much coveted Christmas cake, made by the lovely Val, was won by Richard. 👏 #ilfracombe #fundraising #devonmuseums #community$

Load More… Follow on Instagram