Museum of East Dorset
Wimborne, Dorset
23-27 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR
Tel: 01202 882533
After 5 years in the planning and almost 2 years of closure, we opened our doors to visitors on Monday 26 October 2020.
Updated and upgraded exhibition and display space will truly captivate both new and returning visitors. The history of the 16th century townhouse itself has been enhanced by telling the story of the building and the people who lived in it.
Not only has the building itself undergone exciting changes, we have also been working hard to redevelop our learning and outreach programmes. Furthermore, in addition to on-site exhibitions and collections, we are proud to be launching a virtual museum, enabling a wider audience to engage with the museum in creative and innovative ways.
Nearby...
Wimborne Events
Wimborne Model Town Re-Opens!
Easter Bonnet Parade at Wimborne Model Town
Model Building Day
Latest Wimborne Features
.png)
For families looking for sen-friendly christmas events, we have compiled a list of what's on in Dorset from attractions and businesses who are hosting sensory-friendly events.
Read more...
Escape to the Dorset countryside and breathe in the fresh air as you gaze over a landscape that looks untouched by time; you can just imagine days gone by, when horses pulled the plough and milk churns were left at the farm gate awaiting collection.
Rural Dorset sits to the north and east of the county and is made up of rolling hills, chalk downlands, flower meadows, heathlands, and fertile farmland that produces a variety of crops. The Dorset Wildlife Trust has a number of ... Read more...
Top things to do in Dorset this Summer!
Here is a snapshot of some of the great things to do taken from Resort Dorset.
1. Hop on the Swanage Railway, sit back and let your senses take you back in time!
2. Take a break from the beach and visit one of Dorset’s delightful gardens, Sherborne Castle, Mapperton Estate, Athelhampton and Abbotsbury Gardens have some of the most beautiful grounds. Take a leisurely stroll and build up the appetite for tea and cake!
3. For ... Read more...
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with us here in Dorset. Dress for the occasion in red white and blue and join in the fun to be had at events right across the county (scroll down for events listings).
Little ones can dress up as princes and princesses and head for Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park where, as well as all the animals to see, there’ll be cream teas to enjoy – just be sure to pre-book!
Fancy a celebratory picnic lunch with sea views? Then ... Read more...
Dorset’s past influences much of what we do here today, the many places we visit, and a great number of the photos we take as our own mementos. A county with a rich heritage, there’s plenty of Dorset history to be explored. From a Victorian sea-defence fort to centuries-old castles, via preserved steam trains and a wartime abandoned village, and through a variety of award-winning museums, Dorset’s past is brilliantly brought to life. Take a trip back in time with a visit ... Read more...