23-27 High Street Wimborne Minster BH21 1HR Dorset England
The walled garden at the Priest's House Museum & Garden
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Law and Order, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War
The ground floor and garden are accessible to wheelchair users. Toilets are suitable for wheelchair users with assistance. If you require further information or assistance regarding accessibility, please let the Curators know.
The Museum has no parking facility. However, there is coach and car parking in Wimborne.
Open
April to October and two weeks after Christmas, Monday to Saturday, 10.00-4.30.
School parties welcome throughout the school year for pre-booked education sessions.
Admission charges
Adults £3.50
Senior Citizens and Students £2.50
Children £1.00
Family (2 adults and 3 children) £8.50
Season ticket (visit as often as you like from April to October) £10.00
Discounts
Museums Association
Description
The Priest's House is an historic town house dating from the 16th century, located in the heart of Wimborne Minster. This Grade II* listed building retains many original architectural features. There are period room settings, such as the Victorian Kitchen with working Beetonette range. The building also houses displays covering the rich local history and archaeology of East Dorset and its communities.
There is a delightful walled garden at the back of the house, its ever changing flowering plants set amongst mature fruit trees, topiary work and smooth lawns. There is something of interest at all times of the year. A tea room serves drinks and home-made cakes.
We offer hands-on experience supporting the National Curriculum for schools. Our education programme includes sessions on the Victorians, World War Two, the Romans and Toys. Object loan boxes on these subjects are also available. The Museum's Education Service has been awarded the Heritage Education Trust's Sandford Award.
Guided tours of the historic rooms, revealing fascinating facts about former inhabitants, are available throughout the year. Advance booking is essential.
The Priest's House Museum is run by an independent charitable trust. It is supported by East Dorset District Council but relies on admission income to operate.
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
General audio-guide available
Large print information and/or interpretation
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Facilities
General audio-guide available
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
