Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
About This Museum
Would you believe a museum in Exeter holds everything from a full-sized Hawaiian feathered cloak to a giraffe-skin shield? The Royal Albert Memorial Museum is one of those wonderful, cabinet-of-curiosities-style institutions that feels both grand and intimately surprising. I love getting lost in its labyrinth of galleries, where you can turn a corner from gazing at a delicate watercolor by Turner and suddenly find yourself face-to-face with an ancient Egyptian mummy. It’s this incredible, joyful collision of art, history, and natural science under one magnificent roof.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the stunning Akshobhya Buddha statue, the intricate Maori pendant made from whale tooth, and the exquisite collection of Devon's own lace. The fine art galleries are a quiet treasure, filled with works from the Pre-Raphaelites and other Victorian masters.
Visitor Information
Best of all, it's completely free to pop in and explore. It's right on Queen Street in the heart of Exeter, so it's the perfect place to duck into for an hour or spend a whole afternoon wandering.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a gorgeous Victorian Gothic revival building, it’s all soaring arches, ornate stonework, and a grand entrance that makes you feel like you're stepping into a cathedral dedicated to knowledge.
Contact & Location
Address: Exeter, Devon, Devon and Torbay, England, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1392 265858
Website: Visit Website
