# Museum of Dartmoor Life, Okehampton — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Discover the fascinating heritage and culture of Dartmoor through engaging exhibits that bring the moor's history to life. Wheelchair accessible with onsite parking and facilities for visitors. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/okehampton/attractions/museum-of-dartmoor-life (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Museum of Dartmoor Life 3 West Street [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3087130285597909985&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Museum of Dartmoor Life](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107117303970393859343) **In short:** Museum of Dartmoor Life is a museum in Okehampton, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 161 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Museum of Dartmoor Life Discover the fascinating heritage and culture of Dartmoor through engaging exhibits that bring the moor's history to life. Wheelchair accessible with onsite parking and facilities for visitors. ## What's nearby - The Victorian Pantry Tearooms next door - The White Hart Hotel next door - The London Inn next door - The New Carlton Cinema next door - Waitrose & Partners 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** Closed Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [David Lock](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115931789169375255512/reviews) ★★★★★ What a great museum covering life on dartmoor, highly recommended, staff were lovely, car park around back. · via Google [LazySoul](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101154150408984052940/reviews) ★★★★★ A quite interesting museum with a very fascinating history. It’s child-friendly, which makes visiting much easier, as there’s something at every step that helps kids learn in a less boring way. The staff are very helpful and friendly. A quick tour can take around an hour, but if you want to dive into the details, you could easily spend the whole day there. I highly recommend a visit and wish the museum continued success · via Google [The The](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117149478929275524622/reviews) ★★★★★ This museum is the best museum I have ever been too the guys are such a laugh plus lots of interesting history about Dartmoor national park! · via Google [Ramona Jessie](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110615395416955132378/reviews) ★★★★★ A small museum but packed with really interesting exhibits. Well worth a visit even if it's a sunny day. Our thanks to all the volunteers. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x486c5a8659e8a783:0x2ad7b0a37069e3e1!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers a wide variety of interesting exhibits detailing the history of Dartmoor across three floors. They also highlight the reasonable entry fee and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Others mention the convenient parking and the availability of lifts. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** 3 West Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HQ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.7388350%2C-4.0035814) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (161 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Okehampton [More attractions in Okehampton](https://staycation.co.uk/okehampton/attractions) ★ 4.5 (161 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.museumofdartmoorlife.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01837 52295](tel:0183752295) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Okehampton **Postcode** EX20 1HQ **Plus Code** 9C2QPXQW+GH [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x486c5a8659e8a783:0x2ad7b0a37069e3e1!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486c5a8659e8a783:0x2ad7b0a37069e3e1!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486c5a8659e8a783:0x2ad7b0a37069e3e1!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Okehampton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Museum of Dartmoor Life is best for ages 4+. ### Is Museum of Dartmoor Life wheelchair accessible? Museum of Dartmoor Life has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Museum of Dartmoor Life? Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact Museum of Dartmoor Life? 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