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Dorset County Museum, Dorchester
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High West Street
Dorchester
DT1 1XA
Dorset
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Music, Coins and Medals, Personalities, Social History
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01305 262735
General information (Fax)
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01305 257180
E-mail
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dorsetcountymuseum@dor-mus.demon.co.uk
Website
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www.dorsetcountymuseum.org
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Open
Mon-Sat 1000-1700
Sun Open in July & August Only
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Description
The Dorset County Museum is where the story of Dorset's rich landscape unfolds in a range of fascinating displays. The Museum was founded in 1846 to help protect and record the county's unique historical and natural environment.
Today visitors to the Museum can find out about local writers,history, archaeology, geology and the natural sciences in one of the Museum's many galleries. There are also video displays, activity carts for children and an audio-guide to take you round the exhibits.
The Museum is housed in a beautiful, gothic-style building, which dates from 1884. Its diverse collections include Roman mosaics, original Thomas Hardy manuscripts and fossilised dinosaur footprints. And behind the scenes there is a great deal more...
The Museum is an ideal place to come if you are visiting Dorset, and a great place for local people to find out more about where they live.
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Articles
Collecting Cultures - HLF Announces Grants For Acquisitions
Dorset County Museum Saves Trio Of George Romney Portraits
Archaeologists Unearth Six Skeletons Near Stonehenge
Dorset Dig Awarded Grant To Present 7000 Years Of History
Amesbury Archer Was An Alpine Settler Say Experts
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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