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The people's museum
Discover our fascinating collection of stories, objects and displays that bring to life more than 5,000 years of Dartmoor life… Read more >
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Museum, shop and visitor information point opening times
Monday to Friday: 10am – 415pm
Saturday: 10am – 1pm
Admission prices: adults £4, children/students £2, family (two adults, two children) £10, under 4s free
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Posted: July 11, 2019
Floral Wonder
Our new Summer exhibition, Floral Wonder from the extremely talented children of Okehampton Primary School opens... Read more >
Posted: July 8, 2019
Early closing Friday 12 July
Throughout the year we undertake additional volunteer training, we will be holding a session on Friday 12 July so... Read more >
Posted: July 4, 2019
Accounting for Volunteering
The Museum of Dartmoor Life has received a much-needed makeover thanks to staff from the Okehampton office of... Read more >
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Fantastic inspiration for all the family over the Summer holidays with 50 Dartmoor Days #50dartmoordays www.visitdartmoor.co.uk/things-to-do/50-days-on-dartmoor
The museum volunteers enjoyed a cream tea and a lovely afternoon with the Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Pony - thank you Charlotte for showing us around, followed by a walk up to the Gunpowder Mills.