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  • a mother with her baby on the floor holding an instrument, and another toddler to the left playing African drums
    12 September 2024 – 13 March 2025

    Musical moments around the world – Under 5s

    THURSDAYS DURING TERM TIME Explore a range of beautiful instruments from across the globe! Musical moments around the world will introduce under 5s to […]Read More from Musical moments around the world – Under 5s

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  • a long exposure photograph of a woman standing on a moor, under a sky full of stars
    24 September 2024 – 23 March 2025

    Netti Habel: I Cling to the Sky

    Netti Habel is an artist and photographer based in Devon, originally from Berlin. Her work has been shown in exhibitions across the UK. ‘For […]Read More from Netti Habel: I Cling to the Sky

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  • A group of young people taking a photo of a tree on Dartmoor
    24 September 2024 – 23 March 2025

    Cafe display: Dartmoor Frame of Mind

    In February 2024 RAMM invited a diverse group of 12 – 18 year-old Devonians to take part in a nature photography project in partnership […]Read More from Cafe display: Dartmoor Frame of Mind

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  • A row of standing stones overlaid with colour, against a black background
    19 October 2024 – 23 February 2025

    Dartmoor: A Radical Landscape

    Dartmoor: A Radical Landscape is a major new contemporary art exhibition exploring Dartmoor’s evocative landscape through photography, film and Land Art. Showing artwork from […]Read More from Dartmoor: A Radical Landscape

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  • an art deco style image print of two girls holding up sheet that they have lifted from a printing press
    24 October 2024 – 30 March 2025

    Pressing Images: prints from Exeter’s fine art collection

    Pressing Images: prints from Exeter’s fine art collection will uncover the roots of printmaking in early modern Europe. The exhibition will illustrate to visitors the […]Read More from Pressing Images: prints from Exeter’s fine art collection

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  • a close-up of the multicoloured shapes in the carpet
    24 October 2024 – 30 March 2025

    Céline Condorelli, Bulk: Everlasting Colour

    Céline Condorelli was the National Gallery’s Artist-in-Residence in 2023, a partnership between the National Gallery and RAMM. It provided the artist an opportunity to […]Read More from Céline Condorelli, Bulk: Everlasting Colour

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  • a beaded 1920s purse from the RAMM collection
    14 January 2025 – 27 July 2025

    Devon in the 1920s

    The 1920s, sandwiched between the two World Wars, are sometimes seen as a forgotten decade. For those who lived through it however, it was […]Read More from Devon in the 1920s

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  • a clay vase with a small spout opening decorated with a fish
    21 January 2025 – 27 July 2025

    What Do You Collect? – Mingei pottery

    ‘Mingei’ is a Japanese word meaning ‘folk art’ and these traditional crafts can include ceramics, textiles, wood, bamboo, paper, metal, toys and lacquer. In […]Read More from What Do You Collect? – Mingei pottery

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  • An illustration by Scotty Gillespie of a child in an exhibition with a leaflet.
    1 February 2025 – 28 February 2025

    LGBTQ+ History Month Creative Activity

    To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month this February visitors to RAMM will have the opportunity to connect with our collections in a different way. Local […]Read More from LGBTQ+ History Month Creative Activity

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Upcoming

  • A man wearing a towel standing by a river with white water. The man is photographed from behind.
    12 February 2025

    Ashish Ghadiali and Joy Sleeman – In Conversation 

    Unfortunately this event has now been cancelled. Join Art Historian Joy Sleeman and Artist Ashish Ghadiali in conversation. Their discussion will focus on Dartmoor’s importance in the […]Read More from Ashish Ghadiali and Joy Sleeman – In Conversation 

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  • Weave pattern with four different layers still on the stretcher.
    15 February 2025

    Weaving Workshop with Jessica Cutler  

    Join skilled hand weaver Jessica Cutler for this introduction to weaving workshop. During the session you will learn how to warp up a frame loom and […]Read More from Weaving Workshop with Jessica Cutler  

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  • a zoomed-in image showing part of a white owl-shaped mug, and part of a lime squeezer on a wooden table, with brown tags attached
    15 February 2025

    Community pop-up exhibition and crafts

    Join Love Food CIC, RAMM and Libraries Unlimited at St Thomas Library, Emmanuel Road, Exeter, for a free craft activity for all ages and […]Read More from Community pop-up exhibition and crafts

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  • Close up photo of a mask from RAMM's collection featuring black hair, large eye holes and tusk like protrusions coming out of its mouth
    18 February 2025

    Mask making

    Be inspired by our fabulous collection of masks in RAMM’s World Cultures gallery, then get creative with beads, feathers, sequins and bright colours! Masks […]Read More from Mask making

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  • Photo of a young boy in a red checked shirt cutting up cardboard tubes to make a rain stick
    19 February 2025

    Pitter-patter – make a rain stick

    Ever wanted to create the magic of a rainstorm right in your own hands? Imagine holding a piece of the sky, where each tilt […]Read More from Pitter-patter – make a rain stick

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  • Photo of a puppet. The puppet is a rather featureless human shape surrounded by a blue glow.
    20 February 2025

    The Dartmoor puppets’ prehistoric adventure! 

    Join us for an extraordinary adventure into Dartmoor’s prehistoric past with a special performance starring some brand new puppet friends! Have you been for […]Read More from The Dartmoor puppets’ prehistoric adventure! 

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  • Scotty Gillepsie illustration
    22 February 2025

    Pocket Precious

    Unleash your imagination and embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery in this engaging workshop for all ages! Join local artist Scotty Gillespie as […]Read More from Pocket Precious

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  • Image of an old drawing of sea shells of yellowing paper
    25 February 2025

    From the Ottoman World to Exeter: The Untold Story of RAMM’s Natural History Collections

    Join us at the Second Exeter University History Department/Friends of RAMM Annual Lecture at which Dr Semih Çelik’s will focus on the story of how […]Read More from From the Ottoman World to Exeter: The Untold Story of RAMM’s Natural History Collections

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  • Photo of a lady and a young girl looking at museum cases. The young girl is wearing ear defenders.
    28 February 2025

    Relaxed sessions: Entire Museum

    A Relaxed Session is a good way to enjoy the museum at a quieter pace. These times are especially suited to people with autism, […]Read More from Relaxed sessions: Entire Museum

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  • Image of the silhouettes of 4 adults jumping in the air, set against blocks of pastel coloured backgrounds.
    14 March 2025

    Playtime Revival: Unleash your inner child!

    Join us for an unforgettable night at the museum at this adult-only extravaganza where the young spirit thrives! Bounce, slide, and laugh on a […]Read More from Playtime Revival: Unleash your inner child!

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  • Photo of a golden Saxon ring on a black background.
    29 March 2025

    A ring and its world: Anglo-Saxon Exeter and Devon

    Inspired by the finding of an exquisite, exceptional late Anglo-Saxon ring in mid Devon which is now in RAMM, there will be a day […]Read More from A ring and its world: Anglo-Saxon Exeter and Devon

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  • Pair of hands gently sculpting some orange clay into a bowl shape
    8 April 2025

    Make a lidded clay pot

    Let your imagination run wild as you craft a beautiful, lidded clay pot.  Lidded clay pots have been used for centuries to store food, […]Read More from Make a lidded clay pot

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  • Mary Quicke standing in a cheese store room.
    9 April 2025

    Cheese Making demonstration with Mary Quicke

    Join us for a fascinating exploration for children of all ages – discover the journey of many people’s favourite sandwich filling, from farm to fridge! Renowned […]Read More from Cheese Making demonstration with Mary Quicke

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  • A green tractor trailer with people climbing onto it. Located in a field of crops.
    10 April 2025

    Shillingford Farm Family Tractor Ride

    Take a tractor ride farm tour of Shillingford Organics, the farm on Exeter’s doorstep. Find out what’s happening on the farm and what crops […]Read More from Shillingford Farm Family Tractor Ride

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  • Clive Pig, an international storyteller, sat on a chair surrounded by a large globe, a colourful guitar and a colourful box
    10 April 2025

    Food, Food, Glorious Food!

    International storyteller, Clive PiG, invites you to share some tasty tales from Devon. He’ll be serving up appetising stories about cream teas and cider, […]Read More from Food, Food, Glorious Food!

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  • A corn dolly made out of six strands of long stemmed corn with the ears attached, twisted into a heart shape and ties with red ribbon
    15 April 2025

    Make a Corn Dolly

    Step back in time and create your own beautiful corn dolly, just like those made by our ancestors for centuries. Corn dollies are traditional […]Read More from Make a Corn Dolly

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  • Person using willow branches to weave a basket on a small wooden stool
    16 April 2025

    Fashion a Forage Basket

    Join artist Stefan Jennings for this 1.5 hour workshop and learn the timeless art of basket weaving, and watch a demonstration of the ancient […]Read More from Fashion a Forage Basket

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  • A chocolate workshop leader pointing to a spot on a globe, surrounded by school children
    17 April 2025

    Easter Chocolate Lollipop Making Workshop with Exe Chocolate 

    Join Nicola Knight, founder of Exe Chocolate, for a delightful and educational chocolate-making adventure at RAMM this Easter! Perfect for young chocolate enthusiasts, this […]Read More from Easter Chocolate Lollipop Making Workshop with Exe Chocolate 

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  • A pair of hands running a print roller covered with pink ink along a leaf shaped stencil
    28 May 2025

    Print an Art Deco tote bag

    Dance into the glamorous world of 1920’s era Art Deco to unleash your creativity and try your hand at creating your own outlandish design […]Read More from Print an Art Deco tote bag

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  • 22 March 2025 – 29 June 2025

    FOOD: beyond the plate

    We all need food. It sustains human life on earth. It can bring us joy or cause us concern. It can evoke happy memories […]Read More from FOOD: beyond the plate

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  • Wet and worn looking cliffs, above a red sand beach
    25 March 2025 – 27 July 2025

    Simon Lee Dicker: Landslip

    Described as, ‘a love letter to a small stretch of Dorset coastline’, this collage of photography, film and animation captures an eroding landscape of […]Read More from Simon Lee Dicker: Landslip

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  • An oil painting of fruit, flowers and a glass of wine
    5 April 2025 – 22 March 2026

    Exeter’s fine art collection: a feast for the eyes

    Food is essential to our survival and can be one of our greatest pleasures. Since the earliest cave paintings of hunting scenes, some 43,000 […]Read More from Exeter’s fine art collection: a feast for the eyes

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  • coloured hand illustrations of moth caterpillars labelled Deilephila Euphorbiae
    29 July 2025 – 25 January 2026

    Recording nature

    The natural science collections at RAMM include over 250,000 specimens. Some collectors recorded the data associated with them on labels attached to the specimens. […]Read More from Recording nature

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