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Important Announcement

Friday 22 September 2023, The Victorian Hall will also be closed all day for a private function. The Fine Foundation Dorset Story Space, next the the Thomas Hardy's Dorset Gallery will also be closed for an hour around Midday.

September 14, 2023

Elisabeth Frink: A View from Within

Experience the inner world of famous sculptor Dame Elisabeth Frink (1930-1993) in a major new exhibition exploring her artistic and personal life in Dorset. Showcasing over 80 sculptures, drawings and prints, this exhibition will explore her artistic process, personal life, and the influences that shaped her work.

August 22, 2023

Dorset Museum Open Day

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

August 9, 2023

Elfy Christmas Wellness Day

Come and join us at Dorset Museum for our ‘Elf’ and Wellness Day! Enjoy a day of festive fun with a range of workshops

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.