Displays, Exhibitions and Residencies

Find out what’s on in our vibrant new programme of displays, exhibitions and residencies.

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.

Well-met by moonlight: Illuminating the astronomical treasures of the DEI collection

In the Age of Enlightenment, in which our own Institution was founded, various individuals turned to the skies. As a professional science, Astronomy was still relatively young in the early […]

Out of the woods

Though we are not quite out of the woods yet, we are delighted to welcome back our members and volunteers - and to meet new members. Our summer display in the Outer Library is a selection of poetry inspired by trees and spanning four centuries, from Robert Herrick’s ode to the willow to A. E. Housman’s celebration of the blossoming cherry – the loveliest of trees. Our display is organised in collaboration with Exeter Cathedral Library and Archives to celebrate Love Your Burial Ground Week, 5-13 June 2021.

Dr. Ingrid Pollard – Residency and Research Partner 2021-22

Display 6th August 2022 - 29th October 2022

German Dreams and Dreamers – Exhibition showing 19 May -31 July 2021.

This exhibition was inspired by a conference on the theme of Dreams, Visions, and Somnambulism in German Literature, Art, Medicine and Philosophy 1750-1835.