A lively organisation of over 2,000 members, it was Dorset’s first conservation organisation established to collect, preserve, research and exhibit …
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Mar 26, 2025
A great example of what a good museum and art gallery can be. All exhibits well explained and brought to life in an enjoyable and educational way. Great value.Full review by 418MichaelW
Feb 20, 2025
Really enjoyed it. Well laid out and very interesting with enough interactive stuff to keep the kids interested. Café was really nice and all the stuff lovely.Full review by Fiona H
Feb 17, 2025
The exhibition is small but very informative, I learned a lot I didn’t know about the gladiators lives ect. A few real exihibits on show, and things for the children to dress up in. Well worth lookin…Full review by Linda B
Is there somewhere in the museum to eat our own picnic food?
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no food is allowed in the museum itself but they do have a small tea room on site but think it does not permit your own food. There is always Borough Gardens a short walk away …
no food is allowed in the museum itself but they do have a small tea room on site but think it does not permit your own food. There is always Borough Gardens a short walk away where you can take picnic and it also has a play area eith swings etc for children to play on and a cafe
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