Floor Plan of Dorset Museum

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(578) · Museum in Dorchester, United Kingdom
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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

Questions & answers

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Is there somewhere in the museum to eat our own picnic food?
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We were allowed to eat our packed lunch in the little court yard there. Lovely and quiet, with a few benches.
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is there somewhere in the museum to eat our own picnic food?
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Yes. Go to the Borough Gardens, or down by the River Frome. Both have picnic tables and are great venues. Only 5-10 mins walk.
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Do you have to book separately to see dippy please or do you just book normal tickets for the museum?
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You do not have to pay to see just Dippy. But if you want to view the whole museum then you do. When we went, although it was very busy we did not need to book. We were able to just …
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You do not have to pay to see just Dippy. But if you want to view the whole museum then you do. When we went, although it was very busy we did not need to book. We were able to just go through. If you are time committed then maybe booking the whole museum would be best.
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