Description
The building it occupies was formerly a police station, built in 1902, with cells on the ground floor and a flat for the sergeant’s family on the second floor.
Brixham Heritage Museum offers a fascinating way to discover the complete history of the small fishing town of Brixham, with a number of interesting displays and exhibits. It is family friendly, with themed costumes for all ages, plus quizzes and competitions, activity areas for reading and drawing, and activity bags for younger kids to ensure that everyone makes the most of their visit, whatever their age.
If you are looking for Best Museums and Art Galleries in Brixham , Devon then you can visit Brixham Heritage Museum. Brixham Heritage Museum is one of the places in Brixham Devon for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.
Features
- Free
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
On Site Parking
On Site Cafe
Collection
BHM collection: a selection shows 43 objects from the BHM collection, one for each year since the museum was founded in 1958
Agatha Christie trail
A new trail at Brixham Heritage Museum reveals Agatha Christie’s previously unexplored links to Brixham including how she was inspired to create Hercule Poirot, and the contribution made by her husband Max Mallowan to Brixham’s Home Guard during WW2.
Brixham Heritage Museum Schools’ Programme
Visits outside the classroom enable children to grow in confidence and consolidate their learning. The museum guards Brixham’s heritage and tells the town’s story from prehistory to the present day.
0.38 miles
