"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"

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Turning the Page season 2024-25
Our new series of talks and lectures begins in November - bookings now open.

Our beautiful Christmas cards are available to buy from our Front Desk. All proceeds support the Institution.

Join us for the festive special of our regular second-hand book sale, taking place on Saturday 7th December, from 11am until 3pm.

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?

Information on our temporary entrance in the final phase of building works...