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Important Announcement

Friday 22 September 2023, The Victorian Hall will also be closed all day for a private function. The Fine Foundation Dorset Story Space, next the the Thomas Hardy's Dorset Gallery will also be closed for an hour around Midday.

The Milton Abbas Pendant

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November 3, 2022

The Milton Abbas Pendant

The Museum has the opportunity to acquire this complete gold and rock crystal pendant dating to the 6th or 7th century CE. Found near…

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Thomas Hardy in his Study at Max Gate

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August 9, 2022

Campaign to unlock Thomas Hardy archive

Dorset Archives Trust is leading a fundraising effort to permanently unlock the internationally significant, UNESCO-listed archive of author Thomas Hardy, gifted to Dorset Museum in…

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Dewlish-Mosaic

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January 28, 2021

Roman Mosaic Saved for the Nation!

A Roman mosaic of international importance has been saved for the Nation! Dorset Museum has been successful in its appeal to raise £150,000 to save…

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