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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P-Party commemoration for VE Day
Come along to the launch of a blue plaque commemorating the work of the Royal Naval P-Party Diving Team at the end of WWII. These little-known teams did absolutely vital […] Read More
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eASTER OPENING
We are open on Good Friday and Easter Saturday between 11am and 2pm, but closed on Easter Bank Holiday Monday Read More
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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
Opening Hours
| Sunday: | Closed |
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| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 10am – 4pm |
| Wednesday: | 11am – 2pm |
| Thursday: | 10am – 4pm |
| 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.