[4] In 2025, it was announced the museum would be closed for several months during extensive building repair works.

[2] The museum organises a regular cycle of lectures held at nearby Matthews Hall in Topsham.

[5] The museum holds exhibits on a range of topics, including Exeter's Roman history, Topsham's maritime history (including the local constuction of small boats as well as ships such as HMS Terror), and the actress Vivien Leigh.

[2] The museum is housed in a 17th-century building on the Strand, Topsham, which is Grade II Listed.

[16] The building was constructed circa 1688 and given a new staircase and heightened upper floors in the 18th century.