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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Archaeology
August 10, 2023
A rare Roman coin hoard acquired by Dorset Museum in 2022 has gone on display
The hoard of Roman coins was found in the parish of Askerswell in West Dorset in 2017 during a metal detecting rally. A selection…
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News
July 12, 2023
Vikings invade Dorset Museum as part of special events during the Festival of Archaeology
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the Vikings at Dorset Museum on Sunday 16 July 2023. This is part of a series of special…
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News
July 3, 2023
Kids go free every day of the year at Dorset Museum
Dorset Museum is delighted to announce that from Monday 3rd July all children under 17 will be able to come and enjoy 250 million years…
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News
June 5, 2023
Dorset Museum will now hold wedding ceremonies at the Roman Town House in Dorchester
Dorset Museum has extended its wedding portfolio and are now able to hold outdoor wedding ceremonies at the Roman Town House in Dorchester. Just a…
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Exhibitions and Events
June 5, 2023
Stunning images unveiled as Wildlife Photographer of the Year comes to Dorset in July
The prestigious exhibition showcasing the best photography globally is not to be missed The Wildlife Photographer of the Year is a world-renowned exhibition…
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April 13, 2023
Dorset Museum appoints new Executive Director
Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society are delighted to announce it has appointed Claire Dixon as its new Executive Director. Claire is currently Director of…
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Literature
March 28, 2023
Items gifted by singer-songwriter PJ Harvey go on display at Dorset Museum
An archive of items gifted to Dorset Museum by PJ Harvey on the publication of her Dorset dialect poem Orlam, has gone on display.
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News
March 20, 2023
Dorset Museum to take part in Athelhampton Attic and Charity sale this Saturday
Dorset Museum is one of two charities taking part in an ‘Attic and Charity auction’ at Athelhampton House this coming Saturday 25 March from 2:00pm.
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Archaeology
March 16, 2023
Dorset Museum acquires rare gold and rock crystal pendant dating to the 6th or 7th century
Dorset Museum is delighted to announce that it has acquired a rare gold and rock crystal pendant dating to the 6th or 7th century…
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