About Us
A view of the Totnes Museum sign.
About Totnes Museum
Totnes Museum is set in a beautifully restored Elizabethan merchant's house built in the 16th century. The Grade I listed Elizabethan building is arguably the most important object in our collection and has many stories to tell.
Totnes Museum first opened in 1961 to share the fascinating heritage of Totnes with the public. Today the museum is an independent charitable organisation, Totnes Museum Trust. Together with volunteers we work tirelessly to celebrate the stories, lives, objects and histories of Totnes to inspire the future.
An image looking towards our garden as autumn arrives.
Our Garden
Hidden away behind the Museum is our really rather lovely garden. Reminiscent for herb gardens of the Elizabethan period, this is a wonderful space to take a step away from the bustle of the busy town and smell the roses.
We want to thank the amazing volunteers of Totnes Gardens for all their dedicated hard work which keeps our garden looking beautiful for visitors to appreciate.
Our garden is open to visitors from 10am to 4pm all year round.
However, please remember to be respectful of our neighbours.
An image of Totnes Archive on a sunny summer's day.
Totnes Archive
Looking to do some historical research of your own? Want to know more about the history of Totnes, your home or your family?
Totnes Archive has a truly vast range of research materials ready and waiting for you. Make the most of our great reference library, photograph collection and wide range of historic documents. With the help of our talented Archives who knows what fascinating stories you will uncover!
To learn more about Totnes Archive and its services follow the link below...
A photo of the front of the Museum's Elizabethan house.
A Haunted Museum?
It is not just the Museum's exhibitions that people have experienced during their visit...
Over the years there have been countless reports of supernatural happenings throughout the Museum, from visitors to paranormal investigators.
These experiences range from witnessing the ghosts of cats, children, an angry man and even feeling seasick due to the ship's mast, which the main staircase is built around.
Have you had a paranormal experience during your visit with us?
We would love to hear from you and learn more!
Please contact us at: info@totnesmuseum.org
Totnes Museum Trust
Totnes Museum Trust is the charitable organisation established to govern and run
Totnes Museum and Archive.
Its aim is to celebrate the people and town of Totnes – its stories, lives, objects, history and future – and to inspire, understand and learn about our place in the world.
The Trustees, who are also volunteers, work hard behind the scenes to ensure the ongoing operation of the Museum for future visitors to enjoy and learn from. In law, Trustees of the Board have three duties – compliance, care and prudence. In reality, trustees are very hands on. If you have trustee or professional museum experience and are interested in being a trustee at Totnes Museum, please email chair@totnesmuseum.org to find out more.
For those curious to know more or wish to help, our Charity number is 1191791.
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