Plan Your Visit

Visitors are central to all that we do at Dorset Museum.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our customer service and our commitment to offering access to all.

Given the richness of our collection, the size of the Museum, and the quality of the visitor experience we offer, our admission prices represent great value for money.

Pay once and visit for a whole year FREE of charge.

Dorset Museum offers an Unlimited Ticket valid for a whole year from the date of purchase. The Ticket is great value, allowing for repeat visits throughout the year to view our permanent galleries and special exhibitions, as well as free entry to a selection of daytime events including talks, tours and family activities.

🎫 Dorset Museum Unlimited Ticket

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Young Person 16-25£9.90£11
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Gift-Aid-It

You can help support the Museum even more – at no extra cost!

Dorset Museum is a charity and receives no public funding. We rely on the generosity of our Members and visitors to maintain our collections and continue our programme of exhibitions.

If you are a UK taxpayer we can claim Gift Aid on your admission, worth more than £3.50 extra from the Government on top of every adult ticket sold, at no additional cost to you.

This means as well as having a great day out you will also be supporting the important work of the Museum.

How Gift Aid Works

The government’s Gift Aid scheme allows us to reclaim 25p for every £1 of your Unlimited Ticket.  All we need is your consent – no extra payments! We will ask you to make a simple declaration at the time of purchase.

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    Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
    Daily: 10.00am - 5.00pm

    TASTE Café
    Daily: 9.00am - 4.00pm
    Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

  • Dorset Museum

    High West Street
    Dorchester DT1 1XA

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Museum Map

You can also purchase a copy of our map which features in our Guidebook.

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Visual Story

Download our visual story with pictures of the Museum and information about what to expect.

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Accessibility

Everyone is welcome at Dorset Museum. Our teams are here to offer support and resources and help you make the most of your visit.

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Getting here


By Car

The Museum has a set-down point, but no car park. The nearest car park of substantial size is the Top o’ Town, just beyond the roundabout at the top of High West Street. It has six accessible spaces in total. The museum is a five-minute walk (500 metres) along High West Street on an even tarmac surface. The route is slightly downhill and is a short, smooth walk to the Museum. There is one road to cross on the way, using a Zebra Crossing.

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By Train

Dorchester has two railway stations, both of which are less than 12 minutes’ walk from Dorset Museum.There is no step-free platform access at either Dorchester station. Find more information on using these stations, including accessibility, on their websites.

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By Bus

These buses stop outside the Museum entrance. Services can change, so please check with the bus companies before travelling. All First Wessex Dorset buses have disabled access with a ramp or hydraulic system to lower the bus to the kerb level

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Special Exhibition

2 December 2023 - 21 April 2024

Elisabeth Frink: A View from Within

Experience the inner world of famous sculptor Dame Elisabeth Frink (1930-1993) in a major new exhibition exploring her artistic and personal life in Dorset. Showcasing over 80  sculptures, drawings and prints, this exhibition will explore her artistic process, personal life, and the influences that shaped her work.

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Community Exhibition

2 December 2023 - 21 April 2024

Awakened by Frink

Awakened by Frink is a community exhibition of artwork by members of the Deaf community created during a series of workshops at Dorset Museum and Art Gallery.

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Temporary Display

3 February - 30 May 2024

John Brown in Dorchester: Rebuilding a Life after slavery

Discover the little-known story of John Brown, in this new showcase display outside the Collections Discovery Centre.

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FULLY BOOKED

20 March 2024, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Collections Discovery Centre 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

21 March 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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Dorset Museum Music Society

27 March 2024, 7:30pm

Ruisi Quartet

Celebrated for their deeply engaging performances of early repertoire alongside championing progressive new music, the critically-acclaimed Ruisi Quartet has established a reputation as a charismatic and expressive young ensemble.

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Family Activity

4 April 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon

Easter Family Activity

Learn about birds in springtime and their different eggs and nests whilst building your own bird’s nest using recycled materials and making clay eggs to go inside to take home.

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Family Activity

11 April 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon

Easter Family Activity

Learn about birds in springtime and their different eggs and nests whilst building your own bird’s nest using recycled materials and making clay eggs to go inside to take home.

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Wedding Fair

14 April 2024, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Wedding Fair

Dorset Museum is excited to announce our third Wedding Fair, working alongside a variety of local suppliers to help couples plan their forthcoming nuptials.

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TASTE Café

Open daily 9.00am - 4.30pm | Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm
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Food and Drink

Our new café is welcoming and inviting with freshly prepared food from Taste*.