Our museum conserves much of Sidmouth's heritage. Our volunteers help in many ways and we rely totally on their support.

There are those who act as Museum stewards and interpret the exhibitions and collections. Most records have now been assembled onto computer for instant access. Other volunteers plan displays and mount exhibitions and answer queries. Those with suitable experience assist with administration, current legislation, the shop and fabric of the building.

There are seasonal or topical contemporary exhibits prepared each year; along with permanent displays of Sidmouth in sketches, watercolours, and photographs during the last two centuries. Also traditional Devon lace is featured; and a geological display describes the Jurassic Coast.

The Long Picture.

This is a panorama water-colour of the sea front in 1814, measuring 0.295m x 2.7m (1ftx9ft approx),painted by local resident Hubert Cornish Esq. 

To view click here

Museum curatorial volunteers continue their work and studies throughout the year, but stewards are only present during the Open season (March/October).

A number of volunteers engage in town walks on Tuesdays or Thursdays, or Coast walks on Wednesdays. These walks are for the benefit of residents and visitors.

For more information on walks Click Here

Hours of Opening
Daily until Oct. 25 (not Sundays)
Monday only - 2.00 pm -  4.30 pm
Tue to Sat - 10 00 am -12.30 pm and 2.00 pm -  4.30 pm 
Admission FREE to SVA Members.
The Museum is not open to the public in the Winter.

For special exhibitions and regular displays Click Here

The Museum Shop
There is a good stock of books and leaflets featuring the history of Sidmouth, from a Regency resort through to the present day.

There is also a good collection of postcards, souvenirs, the Sidmouth Landscape Calendar, etc. for purchase.

View the Museum Shop

When in Sidmouth, remember to visit the Museum!

CONTACT
Dr. Robert Symes, OBE at the email shown below.

The Curator, Sidmouth Museum,
Hope Cottage, Sidmouth EX10 8LY