The museum was very interesting. It was two stories. In the first floor there was an interesting…read moredisplay of a variety of herbs and plants used for cures or spells. On the second floor was a display of various items used in witchcraft and magic such as a labyrinth stone, voodoo dolls, crystals, palmistry and tarot readings. Entrance was was reasonable. There was no parking area but you can park not too far away. They open at 10am and with last entry at 4:30. It's not really accessible in a wheelchair though there is a small stairlift.

I think your impression of this place will depend upon your point of view. The museum holds a…read morecollection of artifacts that people with no real knowledge about witches would find interesting. It has some information about witch trials, curses, old wives tales, herbal healing, and things like that. I really had no idea what I might find, but I heard so many intriguing things that I had to check it out. It's good that a place like this exists, but I think it just scratches the surface and appeals to the curious drive bys rather than people who are into witchcraft and magic. That said, they have an altar there that has some really great energy in it. Check that out if you are in the area.

Small but perfect! Lots of very interesting facts and artefacts here. Very knowledgeable and…read morefriendly curator too. We spent quite a while looking round then sitting in the lovely sunny garden. The information on shipwrecks alone could fill a huge space if they had one. Highly recommended if you are travelling to Portland.

Newly opened museum. Much hype,huge cost. Free admission. Must be seen.read more

Exeter's centrally located (Queen Street) free museum has long held treasures from around the…read moreworld, housed exhibitions and also run courses, including arts and crafts workshops for children. However, it is currently undergoing a major refurbishment project and is closed to the public. In the meantime, workshops and a selection of exhibition are housed in part of the city library around the corner.

You can spend a good couple of hours pottering happily round Dartmouth Museum. The exhibits are…read morebrightly lit and well documented. And kids can play with things in the bottom drawers and the Henley Study. I liked especially the old movies of Dartmouth at War

small but very interesting museum about local history and people of Brixham. You even find out…read moreabout Brixham connections with Napoleon! Average entry prices. Good local attraction in the centre of Brixham, excellent for rainy days - interesting for both adults and children. My daughter loves it and she is 7.

Totnes is an Elizabethan town and the museum is in a lovely Elizabethan Merchants house which is…read morebelieved to date from 1575. The museum is situated on Fore St and I must warn you it is about half way up quite a steep hill! A room is dedicated to Charles Babbage, probably the most famous person from Totnes. Babbage invented the first computer and children will be interested in how the computer revolution started. He was educaed at Totnes Grammar School, the old school is situated further down the hill. There are other collections at the museum covering a variety of periods, Saxon, Elizabethan and Victorian to name a few. The museum is a very interesting place to visit.