Top 10 Museums in Exmoor National Park, England

Inspiring art gallery full of colourful paintings, ceramics, glass and homeware items from a range of local artists. You can also watch artist-owner at work.

This spacious gallery with a growing reputation shows a large selection of carefully selected work. The ever changing stock includes contemporary paintings, original etchings, prints, jewellery, ceramics, sculpture and lots of other interesting pieces. Regular exhibitions are held.

Dunster wishes to invite you to its brand new community museum and doll collection. Come and discover the amazing story of this beautiful village and travel through time from its foundation to the present. Visit us and explore our vibrant history, hear stories of Viking raids and bloodshed in the Civil War, tales of romance in the time of Lords and Ladies and see how history has shaped the idyllic place that thousands visit every year. Also see our fabulous Doll Collection. We have one of the largest collections of dolls in the country, with thousands of dolls spanning different time eras, cultures and manufacturers. The collection is always growing so there are likely to be many new additions and faces if you have visited before! Situated in the beautiful medieval village of Dunster, we are located on the gateway to Exmoor National Park. Come and visit us today! PLEASE NOTE: The Project is still under way and as such not all aspects of it are complete. We thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

A local history museum which tells the story of Combe Martin over three floors, social, trade and industry and maritime history. We run Seashore Safaris in the summer, children's activities and hold regular coffee mornings (see our website). The museum is Makaton friendly (symbol language)and accessible to those with a visual impairment through the use of the 'Talking Pen'. The museum is very child friendly and accessible to wheelchair users. We have a Copy Shop with A3/A4 printing,photocopying and laminating facilities. Free Wi-Fi. Summer opening hours - 10.30 - 5.00 7 days per week, winter hours - Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday 10.30 - 3.30

Housed in a small, 15th Century Manor House, Dovery Manor Museum provides a unique insight into the history of the Exmoor village of Porlock and the nearby communities. Explore the beautiful Grade II* listed building, the delightful garden and the fascinating collection of artefacts, photographs, press cuttings and paintings. Admission free.

Nestled in the rockface with a lovely terrace overlooking the stunning Newberry and Combe Martin beaches on the South West coastal path this newly opened Art Cafe offers a welcoming, relaxed, bohemian atmosphere. Why not come and enjoy something to eat and drink surrounded by an ever changing range of paintings, wood, jewellery,prints, textiles by both national and local artists.

The Guildhall Heritage and Arts Centre is situated behind the Exmoor National Park Centre/ Dulverton Library. Open seven days a week from Early April to the end of October, with free admission, it gives visitors a taste of old Dulverton and district,through exhibitions and stories. A working model of Dulverton Station can be seen in an annexed building - please check our website for current opening times.