Dorset County Museum
Museum
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT1 1XA
Tel: +44 01305 262735
Archaeology, natural history, and geology of Dorset. Local and agricultural history displays. Gallery of Dorset's writers, including Thomas Hardy's study reconstruction. Up to 2 accompanied children go free, each additional child £1
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| Summer (01/04/2013 - 31/10/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Winter (01/11/2013 - 31/03/2014) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 5-15 years old | Free |
| Adult | £6.50 per ticket |
| Over 60s/students/unemployed | £6.50 per ticket |
Two children free with paying adult. Additional children £2 each.
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