Tours
Dorset Museum Highlights Tour
2 August 2022, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
- These free tours are included as a part of your entrance ticket/annual pass or membership.
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Opening hours:
Daily: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Bank Holidays: 10.00am - 4.00pm -
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What's On
3 October 2022 - 8 February 2023
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.
Find out more3 December 2022 - 26 February 2023
I Grew Up 80s
This winter visitors to Dorset Museum are invited to take a trip back in time with the nostalgia-filled exhibition I Grew Up 80s.
Find out more3 December 2022, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
I Grew Up 80s ArtyFacts
Make your own 1980s style glasses and guitars, inspired by our I Grew Up 80s exhibition.
Find out more3 December, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
I Grew Up 80s | Opening Disco
Travel back in time and celebrate the opening of our new exhibition- I Grew up 80s with a family-themed disco and family craft activities.
Find out more11 December 2022, 11:00am to 4:00pm
Meet the Superheros
Once again by popular demand, everyone’s favourite Science Fiction and Fantasy Movie and TV characters will be back at the Museum.
Find out more12 December 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am
Collections Discovery Centre Tour
Join our Collections Team for an opportunity to explore behind the scenes in the Museum’s Collections Discovery Centre.
Find out more20 December 2022, 10:00am-12:00pm
22 December 2022, 10:00am-12:00pm
Christmas ArtyFacts
Make Victorian decoupage gift boxes, tags and tree decorations for your friends and family.
Find out more27 December 2022, 10:00am-12:00pm