"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"

Turning the Page season 2024-25. Our new series of talks and lectures takes place between November 2024 and April 2025.

January’s Book of the Month is a back to school special! Our library volunteer Edward Maunder has looked into the amazing story of Devon-born George Parker Bidder, ‘the celebrated mental calculator’.

With our Next Chapter capital works completed, we are pleased to offer our stunning new spaces
for hire. Venue hire provides vital income to help us deliver our charitable causes. Venue hire information pack now available.

The Institution is committed to improving its accessibility, and we welcome all visitors to our public events. We are very excited to announce that due to our National Lottery Heritage Fund project 'The Next Chapter' we are now able to offer much greater access to our building and collections.

Are you curious about DEI membership, but want to find out a bit more before committing…?
Why not sign up for a trial day- or week-long membership to see if what we have to offer meets your needs and inspires you?

Could you sponsor the conservation of one of the fantastic books in our Heritage Collection?