Bridport Museum
7 July 2025
The history of Bridport is housed in an attractive Tudor building and has an interesting collection of stunning Roman jewellery, armour and fossils. With fun trails and exhibitions there's something for everyone here.
Museums in Dorset
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Bridport Museum
The history of Bridport is housed in an attractive Tudor building and has an interesting collection of stunning Roman jewellery, armour and fossils. With fun trails and exhibitions there's something for everyone here.
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Clouds Hill
Now a National Trust property, Clouds Hill was once the Dorset home of Lawrence of Arabia. There is an exhibition detailing Lawrence's extraordinary life and his grave can be found in the churchyard of St Nicholas Church in Moreton. There is also a beautiful new trail through rhododendrons to a delightful picnic spot on top of the hill. House open March to October only.
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Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
This privately owned museum is situated within a grade 1 listed building which was once a church. With a huge array of fossils and exhibitions it is well worth a visit. Please check their website for opening times.
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Gold Hill Museum
In two historic buildings, this museum has eight galleries which tell the story of life in the area, dating back to before Alfred the Great. The museum is run by volunteers and a visit will support their good works.
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Gold Hill Museum and Garden
This museum is quite unusual as it lies within a tradtional sandstone cottage! It is brimming with local history and has a stunning garden with fabulous views. Usually open April until October, please check to avoid disappointment.
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Grove Prison Museum
A small interesting museum packed with the history of the HMYO1. Adminsion is free and donations are welcome. Check opening times before you visit as it's not open every day of the week.
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Lyme Regis Museum
Built on the site of the fossilist Mary Annings home, as you would expect this museum is jam packed full of all things fossil. You can join a fossil walk, take a tour of the museum or learn how to polish a fossil, there's always lots of events taking place.
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Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
Visit here to see the amazing collection of fossils discovered and researched by local man Steve Etches. The collection is testament to his diligence and determination and recognises this by the naming of the collection "The Etches Collection". Call in for an experince taking you back in time.
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Poole Museum
This museums displays feature over four floors of this 19th century warehouse. With local pottery and art on show, there's lots to see.
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Portland Museum
With many specialist themes including Sea & Shipwrecks and Local Archaeology, you will find plenty to interest you here. The Museum has undertaken a major makeover in the last two years and is well worth a return or first time visit.
Museums in Dorset
'Visit some of the 26 Museums in Dorset. Find out about the history of Dorset and its locals, as rated by other visitors.'
Clouds Hill
3 June 2012
Now a National Trust property, Clouds Hill was once the Dorset home of Lawrence of Arabia. There is an exhibition detailing Lawrence's extraordinary life and his grave can be found in the churchyard of St Nicholas Church in Moreton. There is also a beautiful new trail through rhododendrons to a delightful picnic spot on top of the hill. House open March to October only.
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
This privately owned museum is situated within a grade 1 listed building which was once a church. With a huge array of fossils and exhibitions it is well worth a visit. Please check their website for opening times.
Gold Hill Museum
In two historic buildings, this museum has eight galleries which tell the story of life in the area, dating back to before Alfred the Great. The museum is run by volunteers and a visit will support their good works.
Gold Hill Museum and Garden
This museum is quite unusual as it lies within a tradtional sandstone cottage! It is brimming with local history and has a stunning garden with fabulous views. Usually open April until October, please check to avoid disappointment.
Grove Prison Museum
A small interesting museum packed with the history of the HMYO1. Adminsion is free and donations are welcome. Check opening times before you visit as it's not open every day of the week.
Lyme Regis Museum
Built on the site of the fossilist Mary Annings home, as you would expect this museum is jam packed full of all things fossil. You can join a fossil walk, take a tour of the museum or learn how to polish a fossil, there's always lots of events taking place.
Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
Visit here to see the amazing collection of fossils discovered and researched by local man Steve Etches. The collection is testament to his diligence and determination and recognises this by the naming of the collection "The Etches Collection". Call in for an experince taking you back in time.
Poole Museum
This museums displays feature over four floors of this 19th century warehouse. With local pottery and art on show, there's lots to see.
Portland Museum
With many specialist themes including Sea & Shipwrecks and Local Archaeology, you will find plenty to interest you here. The Museum has undertaken a major makeover in the last two years and is well worth a return or first time visit.