News
Read the latest news stories about the Dorset Museum.
The last 3 years have been busy redeveloping the new Museum into a world-class heritage attraction.
Come with us on this journey and we’ll share our news with you from exhibitions, acquisitions, awards, and everyday Museum life here in Dorset.
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August 21, 2024
Gladiators of Britain is coming to Dorset
“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor,…
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Fundraising
August 19, 2024
William Barnes Society launch fundraising campaign
An opportunity for us all to help preserve the William Barnes Archive for the future. William Barnes, the Dorset dialect poet, left an extensive collection…
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Appeal
July 31, 2024
Late Bronze Age Gold Bracelet Appeal
UPDATE: We’re delighted that we have now reached our funding target for this item. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this appeal. There…
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News
June 14, 2024
Lord Fellowes joins Dorset Museum & Art Gallery as new nominated President of the Society
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is excited to announce that Lord Fellowes of West Stafford, D.L., the multi-award-winning screenwriter, actor, novelist and director, will be…
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Archaeology
May 31, 2024
Acquiring History: Treasure Arrives at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Treasure items arrive at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery after the funding target was reached for purchasing the Stalbridge Middle Bronze Age Hoard and Charlton…
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News
March 6, 2024
Free Wedding Fair returns to Dorset Museum & Art Gallery this April
On Sunday 14 April 2024, between 11:00am and 3:00pm, join us at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery for our annual Wedding Fair. This year, things…
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News
January 10, 2024
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has been awarded a grant of approximately £250K by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of £250k from the National Lottery Heritage…
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Appeal
November 2, 2023
Stalbridge Middle Bronze Age Hoard Appeal
UPDATE: We’re delighted that we have now reached our funding target for this item. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this appeal. There…
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Appeal
November 2, 2023
Charlton Marshall Gold Stater Hoard Appeal
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is hoping to acquire a group of 40 gold stater coins found at Charlton Marshall, dating to the 2nd century…
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