Displays, Exhibitions and Residencies
Find out what’s on in our vibrant new programme of displays, exhibitions and residencies.
New table-top display: Myths and Monsters
This exhibition explores the speculations and fears surrounding fossils and zoological matter in the early to mid-nineteenth century, and considers how contemporary gaps in knowledge lent themselves to stories of […]
Looking between the lines: Marginalia in the DEI Collections
A book is an item that may be reshaped, added to, or amended by the person who holds it. Many of our collection items at the DEI are the products […]
New table top display: ‘In the roar of the sea’
Take a trip to the Outer Library to enjoy some seaside delights from our special collections.
A Touch of Ireland— A Book Display for St Patrick’s Day
For St. Patrick’s Day this year we decided to draw on some items in the collection which relate to Ireland in some way. Some texts were written by Irish […]
Announcing the Devon and Exeter Institution and Quay Words shared writer-in-residence in March and April 2023 – Davina Quinlivan
The Devon and Exeter Institution and Quay Words are pleased to announce Davina Quinlivan as our shared writer-in-residence in March and April, focusing on the theme of Threads. Davina will […]
New table-top display: ‘The other side of the story’
This new display highlights challenges to the colonial perspectives encountered in our Voyages and Travel book collection, both historical and modern, to give an idea of ‘the other side of the story’.
Heritage Open Days 2023 Celebrates ‘Creativity Unwrapped!’ (8th – 17th September)
We're delighted to be taking part in England's largest celebration of history and culture again this year. The Heritage Open Days festival brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history, and offers the perfect opportunity to see hidden places and try out new experiences! The year's festival 'Creativity Unwrapped' shares England’s colourful history of creativity. celebrating the experts and enthusiastic amateurs whose passions and skills add something special to our daily lives.
Heritage Open Days 2022 Celebrates ‘Astounding Inventions!’ (9th – 18th September)
From joining junior members to make your own astounding inventions, to discovering more about our delightful heritage haven and living library in the heart of the city, or viewing new works by Ingrid Pollard, artist, research partner and Turner prize nominee, we hope we can inspire you to take part in England's largest celebration of history and culture with us this year!
Motherhood In Devon – Exhibition from 14th June – 5th August 2022
Motherhood in Devon is an exhibition which throws light on mothers' lives and experiences of motherhood, both historic and contemporary.
Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Ballad of Reading Gaol’
On Saturday 14 May 2022, Exeter Pride takes to the streets to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning communities, in this 50th anniversary year of the UK’s first Pride […]