Visit our museum - Kennet & Avon Canal Trust

Visit our museum - Kennet & Avon Canal Trust
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Our museum contains a fascinating collection of artefacts, displays and models that explain how the canal came to be built, why it fell into dereliction, and the amazing story of its restoration.
Visitor information
Museum closed from Wednesday 18th Dec 2025 until Monday the 5th Jan 2026, reopening on Tuesday 6th.
Opening times are Tuesday and Wednesday 10am until 2pm and other days when volunteers are available.
How to find us: The museum is located in Devizes Wharf, there is pay and display parking outside
There is access for wheelchairs and pushchairs
School trips
We welcome school visits to our museum and have created some useful information to support a visit to us or the Kennet & Avon Canal.
Contact us to find out more.
School trips can be hosted at other locations along the canal.
Find out more about what is possible.
Download a school pack
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Contact Us
Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, The Wharf, Couch Lane, Devizes, SN10 1EB
Please note that our office is only staffed on Mondays and Thursdays, 10am to 2pm, and Saturday 10am to 12 noon.
01380 721279
admin@katrust.org.uk
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