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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.
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August 22, 2023
Dorset Museum Open Day
Visitors can explore 250 million years of Dorset’s history for FREE
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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
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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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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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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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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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July 31, 2023
Roman Town House Tours
A guided tour of one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England.
Read more
July 31, 2023
Roman Town House Tours
A guided tour of one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England.
Read more