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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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August 21, 2024

Gladiators of Britain is coming to Dorset

“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor,…

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August 19, 2024

William Barnes Society launch fundraising campaign

An opportunity for us all to help preserve the William Barnes Archive for the future. William Barnes, the Dorset dialect poet, left an extensive collection…

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July 31, 2024

Late Bronze Age Gold Bracelet 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…

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June 14, 2024

Lord Fellowes joins Dorset Museum & Art Gallery as new nominated President of the Society

Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is excited to announce that Lord Fellowes of West Stafford, D.L., the multi-award-winning screenwriter, actor, novelist and director, will be…

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May 31, 2024

Acquiring History: Treasure Arrives at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

Treasure items arrive at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery after the funding target was reached for purchasing the Stalbridge Middle Bronze Age Hoard and Charlton…

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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…

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January 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…

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Appeal

November 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…

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Appeal

November 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…

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