Become a member

Find out more about the benefits of becoming a member of The Devon and Exeter Institution
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Venue Hire and Tours

Book a room in our unique location or organise a group tour
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The Library

Discover our extensive library and research facilities
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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

Current Vacancies

We have a vacancy for a Digitisation Project Coordinator

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Saturdays at the Institution

Visitors and members will find a host of activities, talks, displays and events each week, inspired by the collection, as well as Saturday newspapers, browsing and refreshments.

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Display Programme 2018 -19

Our programme of forthcoming displays

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Did You Know?

Established in 1813, the Institution’s founding aim was 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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