Dartmouth Museum “A Hidden Jewel”


Visit Dartmouth Museum to help you understand the town’s development over the years and its role in some of the critical moments of our history.


The Maritime Heritage Room


Charles II was entertained in the King’s Room in 1671, and the richly decorated ceiling dates from the 1640s. The displays focus on Dartmouth’s maritime heritage, through an extensive collection of model ships and original paintings, covering ships from 1147-1950.


Preparations for the D Day Landings


Dartmouth’s role as a safe haven, and the surroundings villages being the training ground for D Day landing forces, is brought to life by a film that documents the months of preparation up to June 5th 1944. Then, up to 485 ships were moored in the harbour and up to 30,000 troops trained on nearby beaches at Slapton and Blackpool.


The Mayflower Exhibit


The Mayflower stopped in Dartmouth in 1620 for repairs to its sister ship, the Speedwell. A new exhibition with a short film explains the background of the Pilgrims’ decision to leave Europe and seek freedom in America. An open 12 ft replica model built in 2021 by Dartmouth craftsmen shows what life on board was like for the passengers and crew.


The Henley Room


William Henley was a Dartmouth Ironmonger and self-taught scientist. His drawings, photographs and collections take you back to Victorian times with a series of interactive displays that children especially enjoy.


Visit the Museum The Museum is open 7 days a week from 11am-3pm. ADMISSIONS: Adults £5, Consessions £4.50, Under 16s FREE The Butterwalk, Duke Street, TQ6 9PZ - www.dartmouthmuseum.org


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