Our Mission
Vision
A museum that collects, reveals and inspires connections with the universal themes of Dorset’s story
Mission
To become the prime destination to discover and enjoy the richness of Dorset’s natural, historical and cultural heritage, and appreciate the impact of the county and its people on our understanding of the wider world
Strategic Aims
- To reach larger and broader audiences and encourage deeper engagement with our collections.
- To own Dorset’s stories and tell them in bigger and bolder ways.
- To properly care for all our collections and enable us to collect for the future, and for visitors to understand the work we do with our collections
- To be a financially and operationally sustainable museum
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Opening hours:
Daily: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Bank Holidays: 10.00am - 4.00pm -
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For more information
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Membership
Become A Member Today!
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.
Talks
3 October 2022 - 8 February 2023
Unmasked
Unmasked is a local, voluntary project that began in the dark days of March 2020, when a new disease called COVID-19 literally stopped the world as we knew it.
Find out more3 December 2022 - 26 February 2023
I Grew Up 80s
This winter visitors to Dorset Museum are invited to take a trip back in time with the nostalgia-filled exhibition I Grew Up 80s.
Find out more3 December 2022, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
I Grew Up 80s ArtyFacts
Make your own 1980s style glasses and guitars, inspired by our I Grew Up 80s exhibition.
Find out more3 December, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
I Grew Up 80s | Opening Disco
Travel back in time and celebrate the opening of our new exhibition- I Grew up 80s with a family-themed disco and family craft activities.
Find out more11 December 2022, 11:00am to 4:00pm
Meet the Superheros
Once again by popular demand, everyone’s favourite Science Fiction and Fantasy Movie and TV characters will be back at the Museum.
Find out more12 December 2022, 10:30am - 11:30am
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 more20 December 2022, 10:00am-12:00pm
22 December 2022, 10:00am-12:00pm
Christmas ArtyFacts
Make Victorian decoupage gift boxes, tags and tree decorations for your friends and family.
Find out more27 December 2022, 10:00am-12:00pm