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Museums and Mills in Dorset
Dorset's rich historical roots are displayed through its wide collection of museums and watermills splashed across the county. From one of the finest military museums in the UK – Bovington's Tank Museum to Dorset County Museum, you will find a fantastic variety of museums throughout the county.
The family will have a great day out at the Fleet Air Arm Museum which has the largest European collection of Naval aircraft! Be entertained at the Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum, displaying thousands of memorabilia from The Magic Roundabout, Dr Who and much more! Take a trip through the past at Corfe Castle Museum where you can discover local history and dinosaur footprints. The World Heritage Tutankhamun Exhibition is in Dorset and features ancient treasure recreated in this internationally renowned exhibition.
There are many other museums located across the county, The Teddy Bear Museum, Weymouth Museum, Gold Hill Museum and Garden to name a few. 
Dorset's watermills make a great day out for a picturesque riverside visit. Town Mill at Lyme Regis is a fully restored working watermill with demonstrations as well as displaying art exhibitions and a bakery. Walford Mill Crafts in Wimborne is a converted mill which exhibits British art and hosts family events.
Take a look at the full list of Dorset's museums and Watermills and plan your break today.
The Tank Museum
The world's finest display of armoured fighting vehicles. Experimental vehicles, interactive displays, disabled access and facilities.
Dogs not accepted....
The Priest's House Museum and Garden
Award-winning museum. Period rooms. Victorian Kitchen. East Dorset Villages gallery. Childhood and Archaeology galleries. Hands-on activities for all ages. Walled...
Place Mill
A carefully restored anglo-Saxon watermill only a few minutes' walk from the town centre. The working machinery forms a fascinating...
Gillingham Museum
Exhibition contains the history of the town from prehistoric through stone and iron ages, with an extensive collection of locally...
Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum
Nostalgic trip through the World of radio and TV programmes guaranteed to bring memories of classic TV and radio flooding...
Royal Signals Museum
History of army communication from Crimean War to Gulf War. Vehicles, uniforms, medals and badges on display....
