We are delighted to begin the phased reopening of The Institution from July, please follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for updates

Isolation Creations

In the spirit of the 19th Century scientists who founded the DEI we are adapting and innovating our programme so that we continue to flourish and connect with our members and supporters. Join us for a range of online activities, social media streaming, read-alongs and virtual film club over our period of closure.
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Collections Explorer

We are making our rich collection of illustrations accessible to a wider audience through preservation and digitisation.
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Family Learning

Find out what's on for the whole family over the summer holidays
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"To promote the general diffusion of Science, Literature and the Arts, and for illustrating the Natural and Civil History of the County of Devon, and the History of the City of Exeter"

Our Founding Aim, 1813

August Saturday Programme – Heritage Outside!

We're back with safe and welcoming workshops in the Institution garden.
Saturday 8 August - Make a Terrarium
Saturday 29 August - Floral Fun

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Discover brand new ways to support our conservation programme and become part of the history of the Institution

The Institution is a very special place in the heart of Exeter and we need your support now more than ever to ensure that it continues to thrive for generations to come. Watch the video to find out how you can get involved and become part of the fascinating history of the Devon and Exeter Institution.

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Reopening Information for Members

Our phased reopening plans for the Institution - July and August 2020

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Search our prints and drawings

We are making our rich collection of illustrations accessible to a wider audience through preservation and digitisation.

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Support us

Find out how you can help to preserve the Institution’s unique collections for future generations.

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Follow us on Instagram to view the latest images of the Institution and its heritage collections.

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Did You Know?

The Institution is unchanged from its original form, except for the installation of electric light and gas-fired central heating, and has a Grade II* rating in the statutory list of historic buildings in the city of Exeter.

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So good to reopen today for a garden workshop. We made terrariums which proved a hit with young and old alike! G… https://t.co/Qv5bnjdyz2
08 August 2020

We're very excited to be bringing back our free Wednesday Tours this afternoon! Introducing our new safe Heritage O… https://t.co/9gVtkGonQm
05 August 2020

Agapanthus looking beautiful in the DEI garden this morning! A taste of our August programme perhaps? Keep an eye o… https://t.co/SGoOO4O5Te
31 July 2020