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March 29, 2022
Quiet Open Evening
Join us for an opportunity to explore the Museum at this relaxed late opening
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March 29, 2022
The Ridgeway Vikings: New research and findings | Dr Heather Tamminen
Using modern digital technology, the sharp force of trauma on these individuals has been reappraised to see what new information can be learned.
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March 29, 2022
Hardy’s Wessex
Join exhibition curator Harriet Still to hear more about the themes and stories of our landmark Hardy's Wessex exhibition.
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March 9, 2022
FREE | Adult Relaxed Evening
Join our friendly staff and explore Dorset Museum without noisy interactives or videos.
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February 22, 2022
A Virus a Day Textile Art by Antje Rook
Antje Rook created the A Virus a Day quilt created in response to Covid-19. The Portland artist embroidered one virus for every day of the first 2020 UK lockdown while she was isolating with her partner.
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February 15, 2022
Victoria Sayles and Kirsty Barry
A visit from two musicians with strong local connections. Violinist, Victoria (Dorchester born and bred) now enjoys an international career having recently been appointed leader of the Royal Swedish Opera Orchestra while Pianist, Kirsty will be remembered as a former member of staff at Thomas Hardye School.
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February 15, 2022
Connaught Brass
Connaught Brass are quickly making a name for themselves as a fresh talent in the chamber music world
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February 15, 2022
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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February 8, 2022
The Mithras Trio
A most interesting programme offering a Grieg rarity, and an early masterpiece by Brahms flanking a piece by Hungarian composer Ivan Erod whose work is said to show the influence of folk music, serialism and jazz - an interesting mix indeed!
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