House 450 - the journey from a house to a museum
Totnes Museum, 70 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5RU
The journey though the Museum will follow a series of new displays of artefacts chosen by volunteers. These items tell different stories - of the house, or of some of its inhabitants, or of life over the 450 years the building has been on this site. A photographic display will focus on the work of restoring the house in the 1960s and will draw attention to some historic features of this impressive building that you might otherwise miss. Newly displayed artefacts in the kitchen will shed light on how cooking, eating and treating ailments has changed over the years - snaillie water anyone? On display in the Nursery Shop Window will be dolls' houses and dolls' house furniture - some home made, some shop bought and all fascinating. Also in the Nursery will be a display of domestic items that have been used over the years and since largely forgotten. And throughout the Museum, while the kids do the mouse trail, adults can follow the Clock Trail and find about about our Longcase Clocks. Make sure you're in the Museum on the hour and you'll hear them chime.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 1030-1600
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1100-1500
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 1030-1600
- Friday 19 September:
- 1030-1600
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1100-1500
Location & directions
Totnes Museum, 70 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5RU
- Directions:
- The Museum is on Fore Street in the centre of Totnes
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Only the downstairs is partially wheelchair accessible. The building is 450 years old and floors are uneven. The main stairs are spiral.
Additional information
The Museum is arranged on three floors of a 16th century merchant's house - floors are uneven and there's a spiral staircase. The tour through the Museum is self guided - there is a route to follow. No eating or drinking is allowed in the Museum. There are no toilets - though there are some near by. No dog are allowed in the Museum (only assistance dogs).
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
