News
Read the latest news stories about life at the Dorset Museum.
We’ll share our news with you from exhibitions, acquisitions, awards, and everyday Museum life here in Dorset.
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Latest News
March 16, 2023
Dorset Museum acquires rare gold and rock crystal pendant dating to the 6th or 7th century
Dorset Museum is delighted to announce that it has acquired a rare gold and rock crystal pendant dating to the 6th or 7th century…
Read moreMarch 6, 2023
This is Now!
Working in partnership with Weymouth College and The Friendly Society of Artistic Labourers,’ This is Now’ explores Dorset Museum’s collection and looks at how creative…
Read moreFebruary 8, 2023
Free Wedding Fair at Dorset Museum this March
To help couples plan their forthcoming nuptials, the Museum is holding its Spring Wedding Fair on Sunday 5 March 2023, from 11:00…
Read moreFebruary 7, 2023
The Art of Seeing: An exhibition of photographs by Dorchester Camera Club
One Step Closer to Heaven by Tony Gill Dorchester Camera Club is presenting its The Art of Seeing exhibition at the Dorset Museum in Dorchester from…
Read moreFebruary 6, 2023
Dorset Museum to reunite Gainsborough husband and wife portraits
Portraits of Elizabeth and John Bragge by Thomas Gainsborough Dorset Museum is delighted to announce that it has taken guardianship of A Portrait of Elizabeth Bragge by…
Read moreJanuary 30, 2023
Dorset Museum celebrates winning four awards at Dorset Tourism Awards, including Gold for Accessible tourism
Staff and volunteers are celebrating after picking up four trophies at the 10th Dorset Tourism Awards held at the Tank Museum in Bovington last…
Read moreNovember 29, 2022
Dorset Museum named finalist in four Dorset Tourism Awards
Dorset Museum has been named a finalist in four Dorset Tourism Award categories. After their Silver Award in the 2021/22 Dorset Tourism…
Read moreNovember 2, 2022
Kids Go Free Every Weekend
Dorset Museum is offering free children’s entry every weekend this Winter! Dorset Museum is allowing visitors to explore 250 million years of Dorset’s history with…
Read moreNovember 1, 2022
Dorset Museum’s exhibition celebrating the popular culture of the 1980s opens this December
Visitors can explore a time capsule of over 200 objects on display. Visitors to the Dorset Museum in the county town of Dorchester are invited…
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