Dorset
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.
January 19, 2023
The Art of Seeing: An exhibition of photographs by Dorchester Camera Club
The Club is delighted to have this opportunity to exhibit some of their members’ prints in the Dorset Museum together with an audio-visual presentation.
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January 12, 2023
FREE | Museum After Hours: Louise Bourgeois special
Celebrate our Artist Rooms: Louise Bourgeois exhibition during our Free After Hours opening. See the exhibition and take part in simple activities inspired by her sculpture, prints, drawings and textiles.
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December 19, 2022
Beer Masterclass
Sample 4 different beers !!! Delve into the wonderful world of craft beer and discover lots of different styles and tastes, plus enjoy some interesting facts and beer stories from our resident beer expert!
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November 29, 2022
Dorset Museum Highlights Tour
Explore 250 million years of Dorset’s history in this volunteer-led highlights tour of Dorset Museum. Discover Roman mosaics, fossils from the Jurassic Coast, Thomas Hardy manuscripts and the sculptures of Elisabeth Frink – and plenty more along the way.
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November 4, 2022
Dating the Cerne Abbas Giant | Martin Papworth
In March 2020, in the final week before Covid lockdown, the National Trust excavated four small trenches across the feet and elbows of the Cerne Abbas Giant.
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October 17, 2022
FREE | Museum After Hours
Join us for an opportunity to explore the Museum at this FREE late opening.
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October 17, 2022
FREE | Museum After Hours
Join us for an opportunity to explore the Museum at this FREE late opening.
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October 17, 2022
FREE | Museum After Hours
Join us for an opportunity to explore the Museum at this FREE late opening.
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October 17, 2022
FREE | Museum After Hours
Join us for an opportunity to explore the Museum at this FREE late opening.
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