Family Activity
Wildlife Wednesday
24 July 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon
John White’s Learning Centre
FREE with Museum Entry
Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.
We will unveil our handling trolley, brimming with incredible objects. Engage in art activities to unleash your creativity, and keep an eye out as you might even catch a glimpse of some scientists from the past wandering around on occasion.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Opening hours:
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Daily: 10.00am - 5.00pm
TASTE Café
Daily: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Admissions:
10% discount for Adult and Young Person Unlimited Ticket booked online using discount code DM01
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What's on
10 July - 23 October 2024.
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The Year Clock
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