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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 6, 2024
Free Wedding Fair returns to Dorset Museum & Art Gallery this April
On Sunday 14 April 2024, between 11:00am and 3:00pm, join us at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery for our annual Wedding Fair. This year, things…
Read moreJanuary 10, 2024
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has been awarded a grant of approximately £250K by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of £250k from the National Lottery Heritage…
Read moreNovember 2, 2023
Stalbridge Middle Bronze Age Hoard Appeal
UPDATE: We’re delighted that we have now reached our funding target for this item. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this appeal. There…
Read moreNovember 2, 2023
Charlton Marshall Gold Stater Hoard Appeal
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is hoping to acquire a group of 40 gold stater coins found at Charlton Marshall, dating to the 2nd century…
Read moreNovember 2, 2023
Elisabeth Frink: A View from Within | Fundraising Appeal
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery are seeking donations to help raise a shortfall in exhibition costs for the forthcoming major exhibition Elisabeth Frink: A View…
Read moreOctober 12, 2023
VisitEngland Gold Visitor Attraction Accolade for Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has achieved official recognition as one of the top tourist destinations in the region. It has earned the prestigious gold…
Read moreSeptember 19, 2023
Getting back to nature with a FREE science-based workshop at Dorset Museum
As part of a national project, Dorset Museum is offering schools free curriculum-linked workshops. Aimed at Key Stage 2, pupils will gain a unique…
Read moreSeptember 8, 2023
Dorset Museum are looking for volunteer stewards for upcoming exhibition
Dorset Museum are looking for new volunteers to support the stewarding of a major new exhibition opening on 2 December 2023. Elisabeth Frink: A View…
Read moreSeptember 4, 2023
Dorset Museum presents major exhibition of Elisabeth Frink’s Dorset life and work
An exhibition that will reveal an intimate portrait of the celebrated British sculptor Elisabeth Frink is to open at the beginning of December at Dorset…
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