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Museums in Dorset

Being a very historic county Dorset naturally has a deep reservoir of local stories to tell in its many museums.  From the prehistoric era with museums for fossils and dinosaurs through to stone and bronze age finds to complement the earthworks, ‘castles’ (Maiden Castle a spectacular example) and tumuli in the countryside.

The Roman era is also well represented, mainly in the County Museum in Dorchester.

Complementing the more recent history of the county are a large number of local museums, such as the Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum and Laurence of Arabia’s home, ‘Clouds Hill’. Many are highly specialised, displaying Dorset’s military, farming or quarrying for example.

The links below will enable you to plan the exploration of your particular interest while on holiday.

Please note: Dorset Coastal Cottages cannot be responsible for the content of external websites

The Tank Museum
Tank Museum Bovington:


Tanks in Action, Mobility displays, Talks, Tours and much more at the Bovington Tank Museum!
www.tankmuseum.org




Tolpuddle Martyrs Names

Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum, Tolpuddle

The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs arrest, trial and punishment, leading to the foundation of modern day trade unionism.
http://www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/

 

Clouds Hill


The Rural Retreat of T.E.Laurence
Exhibition detailing Lawrence's extraordinary life. The cottage reflects Lawrence's complex personality and close connections with the Middle East. Discover Lawrence's close links with Thomas Hardy, G. B. Shaw, E. M. Forster, John Buchan and Robert Graves.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Comprehensive list of museums in Dorset
http://www.nqsouthern.com/digitalpublication/digitalpublications/index.cfm?dpid=28&section_id=68

Tutankhamun Exhibition, Dorchester
www.tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk


Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester
www.thedinosaurmuseum.com

Discovery, Weymouth
www.discoverdiscovery.co.uk

Teddy Bear Museum, Dorchester
www.teddybearmuseum.co.uk

Terracotta Warriors, Dorchester
www.terracottawarriors.co.uk

Royal Signals Museum,Blandford
www.royalsignalsmuseum.com

The Keep Military Museum, Dorchester
www.keepmilitarymuseum.org

Dorset County Museum, Dorchester
www.dorsetcountymuseum.org

The Cavalcade of Costume Design, Blandford
http://www.cavalcadeofcostume.com/index.php

The Philpot Museum, Lyme Regis
http://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/about.htm

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