Crediton Museum
Volunteer-run local history museum in Crediton's Old Town Hall with a model of the High Street before the 1743 fire; free entry.
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About the museum
Crediton Museum is housed in the Old Town Hall on the High Street and is run by the Crediton Area History and Museum Society. It began as an exhibition in 2009, held to mark the 1100th anniversary of the founding of a cathedral in Crediton, and grew into a permanent small museum and heritage centre for the town and the villages around it.
The displays are drawn from the society's archive of documents and photographs. Each year there is a themed exhibition on a local subject, alongside a general display on the history of the area. One of the main attractions is a detailed model of the High Street as it looked just before the Great Fire of 1743. Recent additions include objects found during archaeological excavations in the town.
The museum is staffed by volunteers and opens during the summer season. It receives over 1,500 visitors a year, charges no admission and relies on donations. A small shop sells local history publications and old postcards of scenes around Crediton.
Highlights
- Detailed model of Crediton High Street before the Great Fire of 1743
- Archaeological finds from excavations in the town
- Archive photographs and documents of Crediton and nearby villages
- Themed exhibition each year
- Free entry in the Old Town Hall
Permanent exhibition
- Crediton High Street before the Great Fire of 1743 – A detailed model shows how the High Street looked just before the fire of 1743, set within displays on the general history of Crediton and the surrounding villages.
- Founded
- 2009
- Operated by
- Crediton Area History and Museum Society
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
No admission charge; donations towards running costs are welcome.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is in the Old Town Hall on the High Street in the centre of Crediton.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Small shop selling local history publications and old postcards of Crediton.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The museum is run by volunteers. A model of the High Street before the 1743 fire is a main attraction, and there is a themed exhibition each year. |
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