Welcome to Brixham Heritage Museum
The Old Police Station, New Road, Brixham, Torbay, Devon, TQ5 8LZ
Explore Brixham’s significant history by stepping back in time at Brixham Heritage Museum. The museum reveals Brixham’s geology and Neolithic past, highlights its important position in Britain’s fishing industry, and details its role in the Napoleonic Wars and subsequent eras.
Visitors can delve into the town’s social history, which includes a reconstructed Victorian parlour and nursery.
- The museum’s collection includes over 10,000 objects, including fishing nets, boats, and maritime models.
- The museum also has a library and archive, which are open to researchers by appointment.
- The museum offers a variety of educational programs for children and adults, including school visits, family activities, and guided tours.
Brixham Heritage Museum News
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2025 Re-Opening
Following our winter closure for maintenance, the museum will be reopening to the public on Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 11am. We have repainted and refreshed parts of the museum, and […] Read More
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Winter Maintenance 2024
The Museum will be closed to the public for its annual maintenance from Monday 16th December 2024 and will reopen on Tuesday 4th February 2025. During the closure, our fantastic […] Read More
Opening Hours
| Sunday: | Closed |
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| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 11am – 2pm |
| Wednesday: | 11am – 2pm |
| Thursday: | 11am – 2pm |
| Friday: | 11am – 2pm |
| Saturday: | 11am – 2pm |
Scheduled Events
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Curator’s Blog
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Coming Soon
A insight into the world of the museum’s curator.
Family History Research
Do you need help with your family history research?
Volunteering
Have you considered volunteering at the museum?
Donating An Item
Do you have something you think might be of value
to the museum?
Schools Programme
Find out about our schools programme.