Museum of Dartmoor Life facts for kids
The Museum of Dartmoor Life (often called MDL) is a super interesting museum in Okehampton, a town in Devon, southwest England. It's all about what life has been like in the amazing Dartmoor area, from way back in time to today!
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Discover the Museum of Dartmoor Life
The Museum of Dartmoor Life first opened its doors in 1981. It's located inside a really old building that used to be a mill in the early 1800s. Imagine a building with three floors, full of cool stuff to explore!
What You'll Find Inside
One of the neat things you'll see at the museum is a working waterwheel. It's a big wheel that used to be powered by water to help with milling. The museum's main goal is to show the "social history" of Dartmoor and Okehampton. This means they collect and display items that tell us about how people lived, worked, and played. You can learn about everything from ancient times, when prehistoric people lived on Dartmoor, right up to the present day.
How the Museum Works
The Museum of Dartmoor Life is run by a special group called a charitable trust. This means it's a non-profit organization, and its main purpose is to educate and help the community, not to make money. A group of people called a board of trustees helps to manage the museum and make sure it's doing a great job for everyone who visits.
External Links
- Museum of Dartmoor Life official website: http://www.museumofdartmoorlife.co.uk/
