The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3RX, England
1-90 Years

Description

Exeter’s world-class museum has stunning displays and galleries, fabulous exhibitions and modern amenities. RAMM is an Exeter City Council service

Exeter’s world-class museum has stunning displays and galleries, with fabulous changing exhibitions. The displays reveal Devon and Exeter’s rich history and global connections. Exotic animals, birds and insects delight children, and the world cultures galleries display stunning items from all over the world. 

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Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Parking nearby.
  • Toilets, Accessible toilets and Baby changing facilities.
  • Onsite restaurant.
  • Wheelchair and Pushchair friendly.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome.

What to see

Galleries showcase the world-class collections and collectors that have helped RAMM to become one of Britain’s finest regional museums. They tell the story of Exeter and Devon from the prehistoric to the present but RAMM is more than a local museum. Its internationally-important world cultures and natural sciences collections also tell a story of global exploration and collecting in the 18th and 19th centuries. As well as its diverse and significant collections, RAMM’s lively programme of exhibitions, activities and events ensures that it is the most visited attraction in Exeter and one of the most visited museums in the South West. RAMM is home to more than a million objects. Over 8,000 objects of incredible diversity are displayed in the museum. Learn more about some of RAMM’s key objects on Collections Explorer or view 16 key object videos with British Sign Language, audio and subtitles.

School Visits: School visits to RAMM are a truly exciting experience. The wonderful Victorian building is in the heart of Exeter, close to the city centre, the Roman wall and the Norman castle. It's displays take students on a voyage around the globe, from prehistory to the present day. And with the busy programme of temporary exhibitions there is always something new to see.To learn more about school visits go to the Schools page.

Group visits in Exeter: RAMM is an excellent venue for groups visiting Exeter. To make a group booking enquiry login or create an account on the booking website. To book a school visit to RAMM, please see information on free teacher-led visits then book your visitTicketed activities such as tours, hands-on learning and talks can be booked for you, either charged per head or per activity starting from as little as £2.50 per person.

Guided tours: Let volunteers introduce you to the museum’s displays and tell the stories of the collections. RAMM’s selection of guided tours are ideal for first-time and seasoned visitors alike. Book individual tickets on a scheduled tour online or arrange a private group tour by emailing [email protected] or call 01392 265858.

For exhibitions CLICK HERE.

For families and children CLICK HERE.

For Small displays CLICK HERE.

Collections: RAMM cares for wonderful and diverse collections consisting of over one million individual objects and specimens from all over the globe. They are divided into the following curatorial departments: antiquities, costume and textiles, decorative art, ethnography, fine art, natural sciences, numismatics and social history. The collections contain items of local, national and international importance, and many are of outstanding historical or cultural significance. For more information CLICK HERE.

Price

Price: Free

Price Details

Free entry.

Donations welcome, cash and contactless accepted.

No ticket needed.

Some exhibitions and events may charge.

For latest price update, deals, offers, discount codes, please check the  website as below:

http://rammuseum.org.uk/

Pricing URL: http://rammuseum.org.uk/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Opening times:
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 5pm
Closed bank holidays and Mondays

Address: Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3RX, England

Post Code: EX4 3RX

Council: Exeter

County: Devon

Entrance: Entrance to RAMM  is either on Queen street, or at the rear of the building through the Garden Entrance. You can reach the Garden Entrance via two accessible routes:

  • via Castle Street, past Exeter Library, or
  • via Little Queen Street and Musgrave Row, which is level
  • Alternatively via Upper Paul Street or Gandy Street, which includes a short, steep approach

Wheelchair users and people with mobility scooters, pushchairs and buggies can access the Garden entrance using the ramp from the blue-badge parking area, or may alternatively use accessibility lift to enter or exit from Queen Street to pavement level. Small vehicles, including minibuses, can also use the parking area to drop passengers.To book blue-badge parking, call 01392 265960 during opening hours – 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays and bank holidays).

Car:

  • Use city centre parking: Guildhall Shopping Centre and Mary Arches car parks are nearby. Visit the City Council’s website for information on all Exeter car parks.
  • There are two parking spaces for blue badge holders at the Museum’s garden entrance, accessed via Upper Paul Street which runs beside the Museum from Queen Street. These spaces can only be used by permit holders; call 01392 265960 during opening hours to book your free temporary permit.
  • Wheelchair users and people with mobility scooters, pushchairs and buggies should use the ramp at the garden entrance, and can exit via the lifting platform at the Queen Street exit.
  • Park and Ride bus services stop in Paris Street or South Street. Mobility scooters are available from Shopmobility on Paris Street.
  • Parking for motorists with disabilities is free in Exeter City Council car parks (except Guildhall and Mary Arches), provided a valid blue badge is displayed. Wide parking bays are available for disabled motorists in most car parks.

Train: Central Station is 100 meters away. Leave the station through its Queen Street entrance and turn left to reach us. St David’s Station is a 15 minute walk or short bus or taxi ride away.

Bus and coach: Most city buses stop in the High Street or Queen Street. The main bus station is on Paris Street. The nearest drop-off point for coaches is in Queen Street outside Central station.

By bike: There are bike racks for public use next to Exeter Phoenix.

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