Education

We-are-blooming-differently

September 9, 2024

We All Bloom Differently

Join us for a special exhibition, "We All Bloom Differently", created by Dorset’s care leavers, to commemorate National Care Leavers’ Week

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Colchester Vase

August 22, 2024

Gladiators of Britain

A British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Colchester + Ipswich Museums, will delve into the lesser-known history of gladiatorial contests in Roman Britain. Launching at Dorset Museum in January 2025, the exhibition will tour four UK venues, tracing the footsteps of gladiators who once fought in Britain’s amphitheatres.

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Children learning about bugs and caterpillars

June 21, 2024

Wildlife Wednesday

Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.

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Children learning about bugs and caterpillars

June 21, 2024

Wildlife Wednesday

Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.

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Children learning about bugs and caterpillars

June 21, 2024

Wildlife Wednesday

Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.

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Children learning about bugs and caterpillars

June 21, 2024

Wildlife Wednesday

Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.

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Children learning about bugs and caterpillars

June 21, 2024

Wildlife Wednesday

Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.

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Children learning about bugs and caterpillars

June 21, 2024

Wildlife Wednesday

Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.

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Girl holding Bronze Age axe

June 19, 2024

Amazing Archaeology

There's a chance to join Ciorstaidh, Finds Liaison Officer with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and Dorset Council Finds for a day of archaeological discovery!

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