Community Exhibition
The Art of Seeing: An exhibition of photographs by Dorchester Camera Club
18 February - 22 June 2023
Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Community Space
This exhibition is FREE
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.
Founded in 1936 by a small group of local photography enthusiasts, Dorchester Camera Club has now become one of the most successful photography clubs in the southwest and the UK. The Club and individual members have achieved notable success and awards in regional, national and international photography competitions.
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Opening hours:
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Daily: 10.00am - 5.00pm
TASTE Café
Daily: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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What's on
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Find out more16 May 2024, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Find out more22 May 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Collections Discovery Centre Tour
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Find out more6 June 2024, 10:00am- 10:30am
Storytime at the Museum
Come and join us for fun-filled Storytime where you can listen to some amazing tales in our Community Space at the Museum.
Find out more