glad we went to find out local history of the south devon area and the famous people stayed over 2 hrs good prices i think entrace fees

It was OK, but not too great! students get concessions on entry. The museum has some displays that has a suit that was used for the Poirot series and miss Marple series. The cafe was closed during lunch time.

Having visited Torquay many times over the years, we had never been in the museum. Well wortha visit for all the family, much to see. Pity the cafe was closed on a bank holiday. Nice friendly welcome at reception though.

A lovely hidden gem in Torquay. A museum of local interest, particularly liked the Agatha Christie section and also the Egyptian and explorers themes.

I enjoyed going to the musuem especially looking at and learning more about agatha christie the cafe on the ground floor is good to worth a look for an hour.

It wasn't too big, but there were some nice exhibits, including a whole room devoted to Agatha Christie (where no pictures are allowed unfortunately). And a great thing - the ticket is valid for a whole year !

Small museums can be fascinating but usually only if they concentrate on one aspect of history/geography or science. This museum is really just a collection of 'things' with little explanation and no narrative. Children who were there were pulling their parents round to get out as quickly as possible. The Scott of the Antarctic room was the best area but... More

We visited Torquay in terrible weather in March. One positive outcome of the rain was that it meant we went to Torquay museum. It's a great museum, much more interesting that many you find in a small town. It's in a lovely building with a number of exhibitions, all of which were beautifully presented - and very clean,neat and tidy.... More

Visited here as a groupon deal, the museum is pleasant enough, similar to other town museums you see around, except a little more expensive. We spent an hour and a half or so here, there were no wonder exhibits but its fine if you want to spend some time in Torquay, perhaps on a rainy day. The place ashows old... More