Royal Albert Memorial Museum
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"Ideal location with easy access from public transport."
Overview
Exeter's world-class museum has stunning displays and galleries, fabulous exhibitions and modern amenities. Its spectacular Victorian building links the modern commercial city centre bustle on Queen Street with the city's historic past. The displays reveal Devon and Exeter's rich history and global connections. Exotic animals birds and insects delight children and the world cultures galleries display stunning items from all over the world. With three special exhibition spaces, its changing programme means there is likely to be something different to see every visit, from national touring shows to community displays and fine art from the city's collection. Photo credits: main - Jim Wileman; family, elephant, Sladen Gallery - Matt Austin.
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City location - Ideal location with easy access from public transport.
Free entry - Enjoy free entry to permanent exhibitions.
Local interest - Devon, Exeter and its global connections.
Cafe - On-site cafe.
About the area
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
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