Museums & Art Galleries in South West England

Claverton Manor, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset  
Opened in 1961, the American Museum in Britain was the original idea of Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn who wanted to show the achievements of Americans... more

27 Northgate Street, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset  
We cover 4,000 years of communication from clay-mail to e-mail. This time-line also includes exhibitions in the Education Room on the Victorians, an essential ingredient in... more

East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon  
Bicton Park is a magical blend of 18th century tranquillity for all the family. The Countryside Museum houses a large collection of agricultural and horticultural implements,... more

Queens Road, Bristol  
Bristol City is the region´s largest Museum and Art Gallery housing an outstanding and diverse range of objects. There is a choice of galleries full of... more

Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon  
The Burton Art Gallery & Museum was originally opened by local businessman Thomas Burton and his friend, artist Hubert Coop in 1951, in memory of Burton´s... more

Charlestown, St Austell, Cornwall  
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Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon  
The 200 year old waterside mill houses working spinning and weaving machines, and steam engines restored to their former glory. Picnic areas and gardens.... more

Muncipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall  
Falmouth Art Gallery is one of the leading art galleries in the South West. Its permanent collection contains over 200 works by major British artists including... more

Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset  
Fashion Museum: A world-class collection of contempoary and historical dress. Located in the magnificent Georgian Assembly Rooms, the Museum has been recently re-displayed. Special exhibitions during... more

Culdrose Manor, Helston, Cornwall  
Flambards Experience-Victorian Village & Gardens, established nearly 30 years ago as the Cornwall Aircraft Park the Flambards Experience is one of the most popular days out... more

RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil, Somerset  
The Fleet Air Arm Museum has the largest collection of Naval aircraft anywhere in Europe. Situated alongside an operational Naval Air Station you may see fighter... more

Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall  
At Geevor Mine, walk through 18th century tunnels on a guided tour, see how the extracting and processing of tin actually took place, deep in the... more

Sparkford, Somerset  
Haynes Motor Museum is Britain´s biggest car collection with over 300 cars, 50 motorcycles, military and commerical vehicles, dating from 1886 to the present day. Also... more

The Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset  
Britain´s only helicopter museum is a fascinating place to visit with many rare and unique helicopters on display under cover. It is Weston-super-Mare´s largest undercover all... more

Great Pulteney Street, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset  
Holburne Museum is a beautiful building in its own grounds at the top of the most impressive street in Georgian England. It houses Bath´s most exciting... more

Lee House, 13 Beaconsfield Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset  
The Lloyd Gill Gallery has been running successfully for one year and has shown 8 curated group shows. The gallery has shown internationally renowned artists including... more

Morwellham Quay, Tavistock, Devon  
The greatest copper port in Queen Victoria´s empire lies 23 miles inland. The Tamar ketch ´Garlandstone´ is moored at the quay; original cottages, shops and hostelry.... more

The Square, Barnstaple, Devon  
The Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon tells the story of North Devon, the wildlife, history and culture from prehistoric times to the 1930s. In the... more

12 Bennett Street, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset  
The Museum of East Asian Art is situated in a restored Georgian building. The collection was founded by Brian McElney, a retired solicitor who practised in... more

Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall  
Located on the edge of Falmouth´s stunning harbour, The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is a hands-on, 21st century, new generation of visitor attraction that will appeal... more

Trevarno Estate and Gardens, Helston, Cornwall  
The National Museum of Gardening is a unique and unforgettable gardening experience set in 35 acres of beautiful Victorian gardens. Journey through the country´s largest and... more

Budleigh Salterton, Devon  
A working watermill dating back to before the Norman Conquest. Bakery and restaurant with home baking. Crafts, exhibitions, events, courses in environmental and art topics.... more

Penlee Park, Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall  
Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance, is an elegant gallery set within a Victorian house and park. Best known for its permanent collection of paintings by... more

Back Road West, St Ives, Cornwall  
Founded in 1949 by a group of contemporary artists. Throughout the year there are exhibitions of paintings, ceramics and sculpture.... more

Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon  
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery runs an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions, Tuesday Talks, concerts, family workshops and other events alongside its more permanent gallery... more

Pump Room, Stall Street, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset  
The Roman Baths, the most popular visitor attraction in the West Country, contain the remains of one of the greatest religious spas in the ancient world... more

River Street, Truro, Cornwall  
The Royal Cornwall Museum is located in the heart of the beautiful cathedral city of Truro, and the permanent collection covers a wide range from Cornish... more

The Castle, Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset  
At Somerset County Museum there is a rich variety of objects on show relating to the County of Somerset, to intrigue and stir the imagination. There... more

Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, Cornwall  
Tate St Ives opened in 1993 and offers a unique introduction to International Modern and Contemporary Art, where paintings and sculpture can be seen in the... more

529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon  
Ranked among the finest in South West England, Torquay Museum is a journey of discovery for everyone. The new interactive Explorers Gallery takes you on a... more

Bridge Street, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset  
Victoria Art Gallery, Bath and North East Somerset´s art gallery houses a substantial permanent collection. On display, in the recently refurbished Upper Gallery, are paintings by... more