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
February 16, 2022
Dorset Museum lends objects to landmark Stonehenge exhibition at British Museum
Dorset Museum is one of a number of major institutions across Europe lending objects to a major exhibition at the British Museum, opening on 17…
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February 11, 2022
Alex takes on Dorset community engagement role
We’re pleased to announce that Alex Briggs has been appointed as Learning and Community Co-ordinator at Dorset Museum. In this important role, she will be…
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February 1, 2022
Dorset Museum’s first Wedding Fair!
Dorset Museum is excited to announce its first Wedding Fair to be held on Sunday 20th February 2022, 11:00 am -3:00 pm. Working alongside a…
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Exhibitions and Events
January 13, 2022
Quiet Revolutions: Works inspired by Sylvia Townsend Warner and Valentine Ackland
Quiet Revolutions is an exhibition of ceramic pieces inspired by the lives of Sylvia Townsend Warner and Valentine Ackland that will run from 22nd January…
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Exhibitions and Events
December 1, 2021
My Creative Life: Talking Heads
My Creative Life: Talking Heads, an exhibition of clay sculptures inspired by Elisabeth Frink, will open on 2nd December 2021 at Dorset Museum. The…
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November 22, 2021
Volunteer Awards 2021
‘Making a difference’ To show our appreciation for our volunteers we held an award ceremony on Friday 19th November. In celebrating and acknowledging the support…
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November 9, 2021
Dorset’s newest and most exclusive wedding venue!
Dorset Museum is proud to have hosted its first wedding for local residents Mike and Rachel. Having recently been granted a licence for Civil Marriages…
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Literature
November 2, 2021
Become part of Thomas Hardy’s story
Thomas Hardy was one of the greatest English writers of the Victorian era – here’s your chance to become part of his story. Wessex Museums…
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Exhibitions and Events
October 13, 2021
Elmer and Friends march into Dorset Museum for Trium-phant Exhibition
Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee, the first-ever major retrospective of David McKee’s striking illustration will be on display at Dorset Museum…
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