The SVA relies on volunteers for all its work, but still has to find large amounts of money to provide and maintains these facilities.
If you have enjoyed the amenities provided by the SVA, do please become a member or make a donation
Admission is £2-50 for adults; Under 16's and SVA members Free. Visit the Museum website for Opening Times, details of Guided Walks etc.
Please note the Museum is closed for the winter - Re-opens on Monday 25th March 2024.
Looking for something new to do this year? If you like meeting people and have an interest in Sidmouth history, why not volunteer to be a museum steward. Full training is given. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details, forthcoming training days etc. The museum opens for the season on Monday March 25th.
If you have an interest in moths and butterflies, you may be able to help with a new exhibition planned this year. Contact museum curator, Ann Tanner for further details on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tamsine’s Diary - the life and times of a Devon Gentlewoman 1808-186. Christine and Rab Barnard wrote this book which had a limited print run and some of you may have been disappointed not to be able to buy a copy. Tamsine was married to John Carslake, both important figures in Sidmouth in the last century. A limited run of 100 copies, with over 160 pages of full illustrations is available from Keats Foundation and is priced at £13.00, plus £5.00 for postage within the UK.
Why not check out the SVA publication A guide to the Blue Plaques: life and times in Sidmouth which has been highly commended in the Devon History Society's local awards.
Our Zoom talks series has ended. We may hold special Zoom presentations from time to time and you are still welcome to view all previous Zoom talks on the SVA YouTube video channel: