Events

Mini-Museum opening times 2024

Opening times for the mini-Museum in Tavistock, each year from Easter until the end of October:

The mini-Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall, Tavistock Court Gate building, Bedford Square – doors open on Friday 11.00 – 15.00 Easter to end of October each year.

Entry to the mini museum is free.

Check out the Museum’s “Women in Policing” exhibition in the Robing Room of the adjacent Guildhall building, available to visit free of charge and due to popular demand now extended to 21st September 2024. See https://www.dcpolicingmuseum.co.uk/women-in-policing-exhibition-tavistock-august-2024

Additional opening times and dates will be announced throughout the year, e.g. alongside other events in the town. Check the Museum website and socials for updates.


National Trust Heritage Open Days – Friday 6th – Sunday 15th September 2024

UK National Trust’s flagship annual programme opening heritage attractions to the public for free!

Tavistock mini-Museum open from 11.00 – 15.00 Friday/Saturday/Sunday 6/7/8 September and ditto 13/14/15 September. See https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/museum-of-policing-in-devon-cornwall-open-day.html


Police Archives Unlocked – more information on morning and afternoon talks and tours of the Museum of Policing’s Archives in Exeter. Wednesday 11th September 10.30 – 12.30 and 14-00 – 16.00. More information and booking options available at https://heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/police-archive-unlocked-2024.html

Police Collection Unlocked – more information morning and afternoon talks and tours of the Museum of Policing’s objects collection at Okehampton Police Station. Tuesday 10th September and Thursday 12th September both 10.30 – 12.30 and 14.00 – 16.00. More information and booking options available at https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/police-collection-unlocked-2024.html

We hope you will join us.