What’s on

Upcoming events and activities

Newton Abbot Museum hosts a lively and varied programme of events throughout the year. Activities take place across the museum galleries, community rooms, and sometimes out and about in the town.

These include opportunities to get hands-on with museum objects, take part in creative art sessions, join our memory cafés, or enjoy special behind-the-scenes tours of the museum stores.

Events are updated regularly, so be sure to check back often to see what’s coming up.

17/03/2026 - 01/03/2027

Insects Uncovered: Biodiversity in Newton Abbot Exhibition

Come and see Doctor Henry Mapleton’s butterfly cabinets and beautiful specimens from his collection and learn about what Newton Abbot Town Council is...

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Coming soon

John Hinde Photographs of Newton Abbot

Rare opportunity to see two newly restored historical images of Newton Abbot

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15/07/2026 - 12/07/2027

Our Town Buildings Trail

Take a stroll through Newton Abbot and discover 10 of the town's most iconic buildings, each with its own unique story to tell. Can you find all 10...

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09/11/2026

SHTEM: Newton's Laws | Home Educator Workshop (Session 2/3)

Explore the science behind the past and join us for SHTEM, a hands-on workshop series bringing Science, History, Technology, Engineering and Maths together.

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14/09/2026 - 07/12/2026

Twilight Sketching

Twilight Sketching is back! Come and get inspired by our new displays and rarely seen objects from the Museum's stores. Bring your sketch pad and pencils...

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09/11/2026

Getting Social 1/3

Are you great at creating content for social media? Interested in a future career in content creation, digital marketing or the creative industries? Perhaps...

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08/09/2026 - 08/12/2026

Toddler Tuesdays - Autumn/Winter Term

Upcoming sessions will be available to book for FREE from the week before, you can even set a reminder through Eventbrite! Pre-booking recommended. If...

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2026-2027

Teignbridge Archaeological Society Talks

Regular talks ran by Teignbridge Archaeology Society. Paid event, booking essential

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14/11/2026

Frazoo: Curious Creatures (Handling Session)

Looking for something wild to do? Come along to Newton Abbot Museum and meet some amazing animals! From slithering snakes to fascinating creepy-crawlies,...

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23/11/2026

Heritage Creatives: Stained Glass-Inspired Lanterns | Home Educator Workshop

A creative, hands-on session for home educators of all ages, with families encouraged to get involved and create together.

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23/11/2026

Getting Social 2/3

Are you great at creating content for social media? Interested in a future career in content creation, digital marketing or the creative industries? Perhaps...

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26/11/2026 - 24/06/2027

Friends of the Museum Talks Programme

Find out about the Movers and Shakers of History...with a local twist! These talks are free for members or £5 for non members. Booking required.

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01/12/2026

Tudor Christmas with Lady Katherine

Rosemary Griggs brings the festivities, feasting and fun of a Tudor Christmas to life in a lively presentation interspersed with songs from the peasant...

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02/12/2026

Christmas Market

Head down to the Market and Late Night Shopping in the town centre on 2nd December where the Museum will have their usual festive stall. Handle some of...

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First Saturday of the month

Museum: Make and Create

Join us the first Saturday of the month for a FREE workshop inspired by the museum collection.

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05/12/2026

'Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas Storytelling with Lady Katherine

Find out what King Henry VIII did at Christmas in the wonderful surroundings of the museum, in the company of Lady Katherine. No booking required

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07/12/2026

SHTEM: Newton's Laws | Home Educator Workshop (Session 3/3)

Explore the science behind the past and join us for SHTEM, a hands-on workshop series bringing Science, History, Technology, Engineering and Maths together.

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07/12/2026

Getting Social 3/3

Are you great at creating content for social media? Interested in a future career in content creation, digital marketing or the creative industries? Perhaps...

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09/12/2026

Music at the Museum - Haldon String Quartet

Join us on the evening of 9th December for a FREE Christmas concert in the museum. Haldon String Quartet will be playing a selection of classical...

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