Arts
October 12, 2022
Bog Bodies | Dr Melanie Giles
Dr Melanie Giles shares the latest thinking about the phenomenon: explaining the science behind their preservation and the challenges this creates for museum curators, as well as discussing the ethics of displaying such remains.
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October 12, 2022
Banksy in Dorset | Professor Paul Gough
Join Professor Paul Gough, as he draws specific references to Dorset through his examination of the artists’ work over the past three decades.
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October 12, 2022
Make a Mosaic
Create your own marvellous Roman mosaic artwork inspired by Roman mosaics in the Museum’s Victorian Hall.
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September 29, 2022
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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September 26, 2022
The Big Draw at Dorset Museum
Come and take part in our Big Draw event at Dorset Museum. Inspired by the natural world around us, colour and natural forms, help us create a giant collage in the style of Henri Rousseau to display in one of our galleries.
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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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September 14, 2022
Unmasked
Unmasked is a local, voluntary project that began in the dark days of March 2020, when a new disease called COVID-19 literally stopped the world as we knew it.
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September 7, 2022
Heritage Open Day ArtyFacts
Create your own Beaker coil and pinch clay pot inspired by the the ancient bronze age pots in our Dorset People's gallery.
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