Seaton (Axe Valley Heritage) Museum
Seaton (Axe Valley Heritage) Museum

Explore Local Heritage and History

Explore Local Heritage and HistoryExplore Local Heritage and HistoryExplore Local Heritage and History

Discover engaging educational exhibits and community events

Explore Local Heritage and History

Explore Local Heritage and HistoryExplore Local Heritage and HistoryExplore Local Heritage and History

Discover engaging educational exhibits and community events

About Seaton Museum

children from seaton primary school looking at an old clock movement at seaton museum

Museum Overview

Seaton (Axe Valley Heritage) Museum offers an instructive and detailed insight into the local history and cultural heritage of the Axe Valley region. The museum concentrates on the lower Axe Valley and also includes the adjacent villages of Beer, Axmouth, Branscombe, Colyton and Colyford. 

It's a great place to find out more about the history of Seaton and surrounding villages. It has an amazing collection of artefacts and photos about the lives of local people from prehistoric times to modern day and fosters a deeper appreciation for local narratives and heritage.

We host school and youth group visits and we're keen to educate the younger generation.

Photo gallery of local heritage exhibits and events

fossil fish at seaton museum
old fishing net needles at seaton museum
roman oil lamps at seaton museum
ammonite fossil at seaton museum
fossilised jawbone at seaton museum
shipwreck timbers at seaton museum
spear head at seaton museum
beer lace at seaton museum
samuel good clock at seaton museum
ammonite fossil at seaton museum
berar figurehead at seaton museum
interesting talk organised by seaton museum
bronze axe heads at seaton museum
seaton primary school visit to seaton museum
various nautical items at seaton museum

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      We are open Monday to Friday, from 11am to 4pm from late May until the end of October. 

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      Please note: the museum is upstairs and unfortunately there is no disabled access.

      Seaton (Axe Valley Heritage) Museum

      Fore Street, Seaton, EX12 2LE, UK

      [email protected]

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      11:00 – 16:00

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      The museum is run by The Axe Valley Heritage Association. It is a charity (No. 298276) and it relies largely on the subscriptions of its members and visitors’ donations to run the museum. All staff are volunteers.    
      If you would like to join the AVHA, we welcome new members.

      Membership fees are £12 per year (£15 joint). Our members receive regular newsletters with updates and articles about local history and the museum, as well as discounts on tickets for talks.  
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