Welcome
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon tells the stories of the people and landscapes of North Devon. Our collections include everything from our most ancient rocks to brand new artworks. Our permanent galleries include North Devon in the 20th century, North Devon Art Pottery, the Royal Devon Yeomanry collection and Shapland and Petter furniture. Our programme includes temporary exhibitions, talks and events and the 'Curious Creators' family programme. We are open Monday to Saturday all year round, and free to all.

Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
North Devon in the 20th Century GalleryPre-History Rocks GalleryWelcome Hall (Bromleys Tearoom)Shapland and Petter GalleryNorth Devon Art Pottery GalleryAthenaeum LibraryNorth Devon Yeomanry GalleryMilitary RoomsRailway RoomExhibition GalleryLearning RoomInformation DeskUnisex Disabled/Baby Changing ToiletUnisex First Floor ToiletUnisex First Floor ToiletBromley's at the MuseumMuseum ShopAccess with steps
There are steps from the main entrance to:
North Devon Biosphere GalleryCoast Explorers GalleryVictorian Lives GalleryMerchants and Makers GalleryHearing
Visual
General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
Travel by taxi
Parking
Orange and Blue Badge Holders may use two disabled parking bays situated outside the museum.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Getting around inside
Lift
Lift to all floors
Ticket/ information desk
Information Desk
The Information/Welcome Desk is located in the foyer behind the front door.
North Devon in the 20th Century Gallery
North Devon Biosphere Gallery
This gallery features low lighting to protect objects on display.
Coast Explorers Gallery
Victorian Lives Gallery
This gallery features low lighting to protect objects on display.
Merchants and Makers Gallery
This gallery features low lighting to protect objects on display.
Pre-History Rocks Gallery
This gallery features low lighting to protect objects on display.
Welcome Hall (Bromleys Tearoom)
The Welcome Hall includes seating for Bromley's Tearoom.
Shapland and Petter Gallery
This gallery features low lighting to protect objects on display.
North Devon Art Pottery Gallery
Wheelchair users may move around the outside of the pottery gallery displays. Navigation within the cases is restricted.
Athenaeum Library
Entry to the Athenaeum library is through the Art Pottery Gallery.
North Devon Yeomanry Gallery
The North Devon Yeomanry Gallery is temporarily closed.
Military Rooms
Railway Room
Exhibition Gallery
Learning Room
Public toilet
Unisex Disabled/Baby Changing Toilet
Public toilet
Unisex First Floor Toilet
Public toilet
Unisex First Floor Toilet
Shop
Museum Shop
The Museum shop is adjacent to the front door on level access and includes a low level counter.
Place to eat and drink
Bromley's at the Museum
The Tearoom offers a limited selection of vegetarian and gluten-free menu options.
Getting around outside
Customer care support
We welcome assistance dogs and can provide water bowls for them. Please ask staff for assistance.
Emergency evacuation procedures
Customer care support