Summer Activities & Events
Dive into a world of wonder at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery this summer!
On Display:
Explore four fascinating galleries covering Natural Dorset, Hardy’s Dorset, People’s Dorset and Artists’ Dorset, walk across real Roman mosaics in our Victorian Hall. In each of our galleries you will find a variety of interactive displays including a dress up station where you can transform into your favourite historical figure! We also have the captivating Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition from the Natural History Museum as well as two community exhibitions: the Sensing The Past interactive sensory display inspired by the Jurassic Coast and the Fashioning Our World showcase display.
Learn & Play:
Take part in our animal-spotting trail (available every day over the summer holidays) or join us on a Wildlife Wednesday for drop-in family activities including object handling and craft activities.
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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
4 July – 23 September 2024
Fashioning our World
This exhibition special display showcases a project with local young people working alongside Dorset Museum & Art Gallery team as part of Fashioning our World with Salisbury Museum.
Find out more10 July - 23 October 2024.
Sensing the Past
"Sensing the Past" was a collaborative and co-produced project involving The Dorset Blind Association, Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, and Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre.
Find out more19 July - 3 November 2024
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the world-famous exhibition from the Natural History Museum, is returning to Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Find out more