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July 19, 2024

Culture Club – Sir Grayson Perry: How he became a National Treasure

Join Art and Design Historian Pam Simpson MA to explore how Grayson Perry - whose works span ceramics, tapestry, drawing, sculpture and architecture - became a National Treasure.

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July 18, 2024

Nature Heals | Trevor Parsons

Trevor Parsons is a local photographer with an amazing story to tell about the healing power of photography and nature.

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July 17, 2024

The Literary Landscapes of Dorset | Kevan Manwaring

In this talk, writer and academic Dr Kevan Manwaring will offer an entertaining guided tour of Dorset's rich literary heritage.

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July 3, 2024

Discover Durnovaria Guided Walk

Join our trained guides to step back in time and immerse yourself in the historic Roman town of Durnovaria...

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Roman Town House Tours

June 24, 2024

Roman Town House Tour

Join our trained guides through the history of the Roman Town House site and and the precious artifacts recovered and now on display at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery.

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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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June 4, 2024

Heritage Open Day – Store Tour

Join our Collections Team this Heritage Open Day for an opportunity to explore behind the scenes in the Museum’s Collections Discovery Centre.

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June 4, 2024

Heritage Open Day – Thomas Hardy Tour

Join us this Heritage Open Day for a bespoke tour of the Museum to learn more about the world of Thomas Hardy.

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May 13, 2024

Phantasia Concert

Phantasia present a unique concert of rarely head British music from the late 18th and 21st centuries, played on period instruments and featuring star soprano…

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