Dorset Archives - Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

September 25, 2024

A People Apart: New scientific insights into life, death and society in Iron Age Dorset

In this lecture, Dr Martin Smith presents the latest findings of an archaeological project investigating life, death and society in Iron Age Dorset including the exciting results from DNA analysis.

September 24, 2024

Teacher Open Evening

Join the Learning and Engagement Team on Thursday 24th October for our Teacher Open Evening. Teachers and school staff are invited to meet the Learning…

September 23, 2024

Museums After Dark 2024

Discover three incredible Dorchester museums on one unforgettable night.

September 20, 2024

The Year Clock

The Year Clock is a play that delves deep into the themes of language, speech, and human communication. It focuses on the life and legacy of William Barnes, a self-educated Dorset teacher and parson who lived from 1801 to 1886.

August 30, 2024

Culture Club – Thomas Hardy in Words and Music

Immerse yourself in Hardy's musical world through an evening of readings and music with the Hardy annuals, and delve deeper with a visit to our Thomas Hardy gallery.

01BD5909 Early spider orchid Copyright Mike Read

August 29, 2024

Culture Club – Wildlife Photography: A Look at Dorset Naturally

Join us for an evening of Dorset Nature Photography. We'll have a talk from professional nature and landscape photographer Mike Read, in which he will take us through "A Look at Dorset Naturally", and an exclusive opportunity to explore the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition after hours.

August 22, 2024

Gladiators of Britain

A British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Colchester + Ipswich Museums, will delve into the lesser-known history of gladiatorial contests in Roman Britain. Launching at Dorset Museum in January 2025, the exhibition will tour four UK venues, tracing the footsteps of gladiators who once fought in Britain’s amphitheatres.