RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum)

02/09/2026

‘Colour’ ends this Sunday! 🌈

Curator Holly explores the ways we use colour to communicate different concepts, through this Victorian mourning dress.

Don’t miss your chance to experience incredible art, social history, natural science and more in this fascinating exhibition about how we experience and use colour. Head to ramm.uk/colour to book your tickets.

27/08/2026

Now on display at RAMM: a recently-acquired selection of vintage images from four different photographic series by Jem Southam, made between 1996 and 2011.

Jem Southam began to document the countryside of the South West in the 1970s. Notable for technical excellence and lyrical quality, his work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the V&A, Tate St Ives and the Lowry.

Discover Jem's photography in Gallery 20 'Highlights from the Collection', from now until 17 Jan 2027. Another selection of prints from each of the
four series will replace them in displays lasting six months until early 2028.

Head to https://rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-photographer-jem-southam-in-conversation-with-contemporary-art-curator-lara-goodband/ to book tickets to an In Conversation with Jem on 26 Sep.

📷 1. Jem Southam in the gallery at RAMM
2. From the series Lyme Bay
Weston Mouth, near Salcombe Regis
3. From the series River - Winter
Powderham Pool Exe Estuary 18 February 2011
4. From the series The Pond
The Pond at Upton Pyne June 1996

21/08/2026

❗ Free and low-cost family activities at RAMM next week >>

🦋 Tue 25 Aug - Insect Explorers - come and join Devon Science • Science Shows, Parties & Workshops in the RAMM Courtyard, where kids can create their own magical balancing butterfly. £3.50

🌺Tue 25 & 26 Aug - Not Just Us - Step into a breath-taking world of colour in this unmissable immersive digital art experience. Free.

🔶 Wed 26 Aug - Infinite Illusions - Peer into a world of endless reflections by crafting your very own kaleidoscope to discover a universe of ever-changing patterns. £3.50

🐞 All week - Help us build a kaleidoscope of colourful bugs to decorate the museum with this fun, free colouring activity in Garden Reception.

20/08/2026

📣 On now in the courtyard at RAMM!

Pop in and join Quirk Theatre and element.aga making fantastic fabric crafts.

This workshop is free and open to all 🙌

19/08/2026

There are some tempting new additions to the Cafe at RAMM menu this summer! 🍰

Pop in and discover delicious coffee from Exe Coffee Roasters, savoury delights from Naturally Bread, and a tasty range of pastries and cakes from local Exeter bakeries.

You can also enjoy our delicious cream teas with a hot drink, or perhaps even treat yourself to a prosecco! 🥂

The Cafe is open 10.30am-4pm with last orders at 3.45pm.

18/08/2026

Are you a home educator❓

RAMM is currently working on a 3 year plan for the next round of government funding, and we would like to consult with and incorporate your views on how the museum can support the home education community.

Your responses will be collated and used to help shape our plans for the coming years.

The first 20 responses will receive a free cafe voucher to spend at RAMM - we'll be in touch if you are one of the lucky ones!

Thank you for your time and continued support. 🔗 Take the survey at ramm.uk/HEsurvey

17/08/2026

✨ Don’t miss this dazzling performance and kids workshop at RAMM tomorrow with Vibha Selvaratnam 🥁

Book your tickets for either 11am, 1.30pm or 3pm at ramm.uk/dance

13/08/2026

Have you visited Colour at RAMM yet? 🧐

When you do, be sure to keep an eye out for this shade card, depicting new synthetic dyes for Victorian consumers. Curator Shelley is here to explain how and why these new colours made such a significant impact on fashion… 👗

13/08/2026

Take a Time Odyssey in our air conditioned galleries this summer ☀️

This free family activity will take you on a fascinating journey through time - find out more https://rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/time-odyssey-reservations-families/

Whatever the weather, RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum) is the perfect place for family fun this summer.

Escape the sunshine or brighten up a rainy day with an adventure through the museum. 🏛️

📱 Book a free family Time Odyssey visit and explore RAMM’s galleries at your own pace using augmented reality tablets. Designed for children aged 7 to 11, the adventure takes 60 to 90 minutes and tablets are provided.

🎨 Under 19s can also visit the summer exhibition Colour for free, so why not make a day of it?

👉 Find out more and book at https://rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/

📷 Lily Holman Photography

12/08/2026

💡Adventures in light and colour in the galleries today… 💎

Discover free and low cost family events at Exeter’s museum this summer at ramm.uk/whats-on