Membership

Become a member of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society today and get a deeper insight into 250 million years of Dorset’s history, while you help protect its rich heritage for future generations.

As a member, you will enjoy a range of special benefits, including access to our extensive reference lending library, together with unlimited free entry to the Museum and our exhibitions. You will also be helping us conserve and preserve/care for the Museum’s collections – and provide education and learning to schools, universities and the wider community.

Choose Your Membership

 

Single£60| One year’s full membership.
Joint£80| One year’s full membership for two adults.
Student£35| One year’s full membership for those in full-time education over the age of 18.
Life£1,000| Unlimited lifetime membership for an individual
Organisation [UK]£75 | For companies, institutions, universities, libraries, galleries, societies, groups.
Organisation [Overseas]£80 | For companies, institutions, universities, libraries, galleries, societies, groups.

Payment Terms: We require an annual Direct Debit payment and email address.

 

Members enjoy special benefits all year round.

This new digital package includes special and exclusive benefits:

  • Free unlimited entry to the Museum and all exhibitions.
  • Two complimentary one-day admission tickets for friends and family.
  • A digital copy of the Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, a highly respected journal containing wide-ranging and authoritative articles on Dorset’s archaeology, history, and natural environment.
  • Members’ discounts on DNHAS Monographs.
  • The right to borrow and reserve selected items from Dorset Museum‘s library including over 40,000 publications of local interest, as well as exclusive access to JSTOR’s online archive in the library.
  • Monthly digital bulletins notifying you of events, exhibitions, and activities hosted by the DNHAS or our partner museums.
  • Two digital magazines a year, keeping you informed of interesting work happening across Dorset to explore, preserve and learn about its rich heritage and history.
  • Special invitations to exclusive Member events and activities.
  • Priority access and discounts to selected events.
  • 10% discount in the Museum’s shop and café.
  • A new-style membership card.
  • Discounted entry to Athelhampton House from 1 April
  •  Free entry to our partner museums as part of the Wessex Museums Partnership initiative:

– Salisbury Museum
– Wiltshire Museum in Devizes
– Poole Museum (temporarily closed for redevelopment)
– Museum & Art Swindon
– STEAM Museum
– Lydiard House Museum

 

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About the Society

Dorset Museum is owned and cared for by members of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society (DNHAS), Dorset’s first conservation organisation.

It was established to collect, preserve research and exhibit objects relating to the archaeology, natural history, art, literature and culture of Dorset. It is dedicated to preserving Dorset’s rich heritage for future generations.

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Talks

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Community Exhibition

10 July - 23 October 2024.

Sensing the Past

"Sensing the Past" was a collaborative and co-produced project involving The Dorset Blind Association, Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, and Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre.

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Special Exhibition

19 July - 3 November 2024

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the world-famous exhibition from the Natural History Museum, is returning to Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

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Family Activity

14 October - 3 November 2024

Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail

This October Half Term, take part in the Cabinets of Curiosities Halloween trail and explore spooky objects, folk tales and stories from the past.

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Tours

23 October 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Store Tour

Join our Collections Team for an opportunity to explore behind the scenes in the Museum’s Collections Discovery Centre.

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Storytelling

24 October 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.

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Open Evening

Thursday 24th October, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Teacher Open Evening

Join the Learning and Engagement Team on Thursday 24th October for our Teacher Open Evening. Teachers and school staff are invited to meet the Learning…

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Special Event

24 October 2024, 7pm

The Year Clock

The Year Clock is a play that delves deep into the themes of language, speech, and human communication. It focuses on the life and legacy of William Barnes, a self-educated Dorset teacher and parson who lived from 1801 to 1886.

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Friday 25th October, 11:00-12:00

Exhibition Tour: Wildlife Photographer of the Year

  Join us every Friday at 11:00 for a free tour of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition with our trained museum guides! This…

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Family Activity

26 October - 3 November 2024

Cabinets of Curiosities Halloween Trail

This October Half Term, take part in the Cabinets of Curiosities Halloween trail and explore spooky objects, folk tales and stories from the past.

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