Family Activity

I Grew Up 80s | Opening Disco

3 December, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Travel back in time and celebrate the opening of our new exhibition I Grew up 80s with a family-themed disco and craft activities between 2:00pm and 4:00pm.

Explore I Grew up 80s, have a boogie to classic 80s rock and pop in our iconic Victorian Hall, or take part in our fabulous family craft activities in our Learning Centre.

All of the above, as well as access to the I Grew Up 80s exhibition and Museum galleries is included in a special family ticket for £10.

So, pull up your leg warmers, unscramble your Rubik’s cubes and embark on an adventure to revisit one of the most iconic decades in history – the Eighties!

**Family tickets are limited to 2 adults per ticket**

 

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.

  • Opening hours:

    Daily: 9.00am - 4.30pm
    Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
    Bank Holidays: 10.00am - 4.00pm

  • Admissions:

    10% discount for Adult and Young Person Unlimited Ticket booked online using discount code DM01

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