Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum - Teign Heritage

Led by volunteers, the Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum at Teign Heritage Centre highlights the rich history of the charming coastal town in Devon. Housed in what was an 18th-century merchant's house, now transformed and extended, the museum is filled with intriguing exhibits that showcase the area's maritime heritage, local industries, and community life.

Local stories

Discover the history of Teignmouth and Shaldon, from their early days as fishing villages, to shipbuilding, to their development into popular seaside resorts. Learn about the people who lived and worked in the area. Highlights include a restored Edwardian bathing machine and bathing suits, and a display dedicated to Admiral Sir Edward Pellew, who spent the last 20 years of his life in Teignmouth and was the inspiration for CS Forester's Hornblower character.

Maritime history

Explore the museum's extensive collection and interactive displays of maritime artefacts, including ship models, navigational instruments, plus items from the Church Rocks Wreck, a 16th-century Venetian vessel discovered nearby.

Ride in a VR balloon

Step aboard the virtual reality experience of navigating a balloon basket, attached to a ship in the Channel, searching for German submarines in 1917.

Events and activities

Throughout the year, the museum offers a range of events, workshops, talks, demonstrations and craft fairs, whilst The Teign Room hosts regular community groups meetings.