Museum of Dartmoor Life - Okehampton, Devon, UK
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The Museum of Dartmoor Life contains some interesting activities for young people to explore. Dartmoor Piskies hide out here too, to be found by children.
Waymark Code: WM16AJ5
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/15/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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Over three floors the museum covers many aspects of Dartmoor life from the bronze age to the invention of cars.

The museum describes the Dartmoor Young Explorers activities on offer:

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'There are plenty of activities dotted throughout the museum to keep young explorers entertained, including hands-on activities, interactive displays, puzzles, toys and more. Make sure you look out for the blue Discovery Zone signs – these indicate there is something to examine, explore or discover around that spot. Remember, all children’s activities are free but normal admission charges apply.

Find the Dartmoor Piskies
We have three Dartmoor Piskies that have moved from the High Moor into the museum. Can you find them? Look carefully… they like to hide. Visit our Piskies page to find out more.

Fun activities available every day:

museum letterboxing
crosses trail
quiz, puzzles and colouring sheets
coin rubbing
make a mosaic
build a ‘Bronze Age’ hut
dressing up
design and build a stone row/circle
basket of old-fashioned toys'
Website: [Web Link]

Physical Address:
The Museum of Dartmoor Life
3 West Street
Okehampton, Devon England
EX20 1HQ


Phone #: 01837 52295

Directions:
In the centre of the town with some parking behind the museum. Cobbled street access from West Street, past the Victorian pantry cafe.


Hours of Operation:
10am – 4pm Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm Saturdays. From the 1st November our hours change to 11am – 3pm Monday -Friday, 11am – 1pm Saturdays.


Focus of Museum: Dartmoor living - farming, domestic, industry and social history

Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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