Family Science Day
The Critter Clan presents The Critter Chronicles: Exploring the enchanting myths and legends of bugs! 🕷️
17 March 2024
Corn Exchange, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF
The Critter Clan is back with its latest captivating and immersive experience “The Critter Chronicles” where you will travel through time unlocking the secrets, folklore and profound beliefs surrounding some fascinating invertebrates.
Join them on this thrilling voyage as they venture into uncharted territories, where creatures both tiny and mighty hold mythical powers and stories just waiting to be discovered!
Visitors will be able to get up close and personal with some amazing creatures from all over the world including medieval marvels, and perilous pests normally reserved for TV programmes.
Come on a journey of discovery with us as we bring nature alive in these amazingly fun, educational, and interactive sessions.
There are 5 x half-hour sessions available – tickets are limited so be sure to grab yours by clicking the “book now” button!
Corn Exchange
High West Street
Dorchester DT1 1HF
Dorchester Science Festival returns with an exciting 10-day programme of events to celebrate British Science Week. Activities will be hosted by a range of partner organisations.
More information – Facebook @DorchesterScienceFestival
A small, family-fun business that focuses on fun, educational experiences for all age groups! Our teaching methods have been specially designed with holistic learning as a core ethos, we embrace the inert curiosity humans possess and through our fun, interactive visits, you will explore the wonderful world of creatures from around the world and come to discover more about them.
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3 February - 30 May 2024
John Brown in Dorchester: Rebuilding a Life after slavery
Discover the little-known story of John Brown, in this new showcase display outside the Collections Discovery Centre.
Find out more2 May 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 more11 May 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon
Roman Town House Tour
Join our trained guides through the history of the Roman Town House site and and the precious artifacts recovered and now on display at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery.
Find out more16 May 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 more16 May 2024, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Paul Nash in Dorset | Professor Paul Gough
This richly illustrated lecture explores over 80 Paul Nash artworks created from the mid-1930s until his death in 1946. They range from ancient places such as Maiden Castle and Badbury Rings to the limestone promontories and fossilised forests on the Purbeck coast.
Find out more22 May 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 more22 May 2024, 7:30pm
25 May 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon
Roman Town House Tour
Join our trained guides through the history of the Roman Town House site and and the precious artifacts recovered and now on display at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery.
Find out more30 May 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon
May Customs and Ooser Mask Making
Our themed event will delve into the customs and traditions surrounding the merry month of May, learn about the famous horned Ooser mask displayed in the museum, and have a go at making one.
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