Dorchester Museum

Dorset Museum&Art Gallery

www.dorsetmuseum.org
4.4/5
(579) · Museum in Dorchester, United Kingdom
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A lively organisation of over 2,000 members, it was Dorset’s first conservation organisation established to collect, preserve, research and exhibit …

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Apr 16, 2025
Fantastic museum that covers a huge range of Dorset related and broader topics, from Roman Britain and Gladiators, Thomas Hardy and William Barnes, the Tolpuddle Martyrs and the creation of trade uni…Full review by Trip36601075301
Mar 26, 2025
A great example of what a good museum and art gallery can be. All exhibits well explained and brought to life in an enjoyable and educational way. Great value.Full review by 418MichaelW
Feb 20, 2025
Really enjoyed it. Well laid out and very interesting with enough interactive stuff to keep the kids interested. Café was really nice and all the stuff lovely.Full review by Fiona H
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Is there somewhere in the museum to eat our own picnic food?
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We were allowed to eat our packed lunch in the little court yard there. Lovely and quiet, with a few benches.
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is there somewhere in the museum to eat our own picnic food?
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Small café run by volunteers with teas, coffee and soft drinks, children's dinosaur meal deal and cakes. Reasonable prices.
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Do you have to book separately to see dippy please or do you just book normal tickets for the museum?
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Just book normal tickets for the museum. Dippy is just part of the exhibitions.
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