TORQUAY MUSEUM
Updated 36 days ago
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
- Active - 02764633 (CH)
- Age: 31 years
- ID: 32493069/64
529 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay, TQ1 1HG
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Torquay Museum's aim is to safeguard, collect and preserve objects relating to Torbay's natural environment and cultural and historic heritage. To present them in an accessible and relevant form as a source of inspiration, enjoyment and learning for everyone... When the Torquay Natural History Society was founded in 1844 its members almost immediately realised the need for a Museum in which to display their collections. Before the Society moved to its permanent premises in Torwood Street (now Babbacombe Road) its Museum was relocated several times. It first began life in Glen Cottage (now Parkmount) in Park Hill Road - the home of Dr Battersby (one of the founding members), however as the collections grew it was realised that a private residence was wholly inadequate. Thus in 1846 the Museum was moved to Torquay Club House (later Buckingham House) in Higher Terrace (now Terrace Road), which it shared with the Public Library... For a great family day out in Devon take a trip to the..
Also known as: TORBAY MUSEUMS TRUST
Previous names: TORQUAY MUSEUM SOCIETY
Registration numbers: 02764633 (CH)