Special Event

Lynx by Trevor Parsons

August 20, 2023

Nature Heals | Photography Screening

Join us for a mindful moment at the Corn Exchange. Drop in and relax in front of a superb display of nature photography by Trevor Parsons, shown on a loop on our giant projection screen and accompanied by beautiful music and nature soundtrack.

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This Is Now

March 18, 2023

This is Now

The Friendly Society of Artistic Labourers and Dorset Museum invites you to a spectacular showcase of contemporary art, design, media, music, and performance. Inspired by…

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Great Museums Easter Egg Hunt

March 3, 2023

The Great Museums Easter Trail 2023

Have an egg-stra special start to the Easter holidays with The Great Museums Easter Trail. A family-friendly event from Dorset Museum, The Keep Military Museum, and Shire Hall Museum, you can visit all three museums in one extraordinary afternoon.

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Museums-after-Dark

September 27, 2022

Museums After Dark 2022

Discover three incredible museums on one unforgettable night. From 4pm – 8pm on Friday 28th October, you can visit Dorset Museum, the Keep Military Museum…

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historic print brewery

September 26, 2022

Meet The Brewers Evening

Join us Thursday 10 November between 7:00pm-9:00pm to meet two of the oldest brewers in Dorset. Enjoy a beer tasting whilst learning about…

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Bacchus Dry one bottle portrait wih greenery Jan 21

September 21, 2022

An Evening with Furleigh Estate

Discover the history of English wine, learn about Furleigh Estate’s state of the art winery, how they make their still and sparkling wines, and have a tutored tasting of six favourites.

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Wedding Fair

January 20, 2022

Wedding Fair

Dorset Museum is excited to announce our second Wedding Fair, working alongside a variety of local suppliers to help couples plan their forthcoming nuptials.

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