Family (under 5s)

Museums-after-Dark

September 15, 2023

Museums After Dark 2023

Discover three incredible Dorchester museums on one unforgettable night.

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Heritage Open Day_2

August 22, 2023

Dorset Museum Open Day

Visitors can explore 250 million years of Dorset’s history for FREE

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A selection of coins from the hoard. © The British Museum – Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)

August 3, 2023

The Askerswell Hoard

Discover a rare Roman coin hoard recently acquired by Dorset Museum, and find out about the work going on to preserve, research and catalogue it, in this special showcase display outside the Collections Discovery Centre.

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Roman Town House Tours

July 31, 2023

Roman Town House Tours

A guided tour of one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England.

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Roman Town House Tours

July 31, 2023

Roman Town House Tours

A guided tour of one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England.

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Roman Town House Tours

July 31, 2023

Roman Town House Tours

A guided tour of one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England.

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Roman Town House Tours

July 31, 2023

Roman Town House Tours

A guided tour of one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England.

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Roman Town House Tours

July 31, 2023

Roman Town House Tours

A guided tour of one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England.

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Storytime at the Museum

July 6, 2023

Storytime at the Museum

Come and join us for Storytime in our Community Space at the Museum. Hear fabulous tales about dinosaurs and animals.

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