Tours
October 6, 2022
Archaeology Highlights Tour
Explore archaeological treasures held by Dorset Museum – from Bronze Age gold to medieval silver - in this volunteer-led tour.
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September 14, 2022
Dorchester Heritage Open Day
Each year, places across the country throw open their doors and give people the chance to see hidden places and try new experiences for free.
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August 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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August 26, 2022
Collection Discovery Centre Tours
Join our Collections Team for an opportunity to explore behind the scenes in the Museum’s Collections Discovery Centre.
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July 5, 2022
Roman Mosaics Tour
Join Collections Manager Kat Broomfield to explore the amazing Roman mosaics on display at Dorset Museum in this special tour for the Festival of Archaeology.
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July 2, 2022
Outer Casterbridge: Hardy and History | Mark Damon Chutter
Join Mark Chutter on a guided walk of Outer Casterbridge and the landscape so familiar and beloved by Thomas Hardy.
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July 2, 2022
The History and Mystery of Maiden Castle | Gary Biltcliffe
A guided tour of Maiden Castle to explore its origins, myths and legends with Gary Biltcliffe, author of ‘The Spirit of Portland‘.
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March 29, 2022
Quiet Open Evening
Join us for an opportunity to explore the Museum at this relaxed late opening
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March 14, 2022
Roman Town House Tours
A guided tour of one of the best examples of a Roman Town House in England.
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