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 Arabias home, Clouds Hill. Many are highly specialised, displaying Dorsets military, farming or quarrying for example.
The links below will enable you to plan the exploration of your particular interest while on holiday.
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Tank Museum Bovington:
Tanks in Action, Mobility displays, Talks, Tours and much more at the Bovington Tank Museum!
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
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.
Tutankhamun Exhibition, Dorchester
www.tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk
Dinosaur Museum, Dorchester
Teddy Bear Museum, Dorchester
Terracotta Warriors, Dorchester
Royal Signals Museum,Blandford
The Keep Military Museum, Dorchester
Dorset County Museum, Dorchester
The Blandford fashion Museum
http://www.cavalcadeofcostume.co.uk/home.htm
Lyme Regis Museum
http://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/
Haynes Motor Museum
http://www.haynesmotormuseum.com/museum/index.html
Swanage Railway Museum
http://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/n-museum.htm
