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Museum of East Dorset

23-27 High Street
Wimborne Minster
DORSET
BH21 1HR

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Located in the heart of the beautiful market town of Wimborne, visitors can discover the story of East Dorset with stunning Roman wall paintings, the fascinating childhood gallery and a unique Victorian Valentine card collection. Explore period rooms from a 17th century hall to the working Victorian kitchen, finding out how life and work has changed in this historic townhouse.

Wander through a beautiful and peaceful walled garden. In the Garden Tea Room visitors can relax and enjoy a refreshing drink, a selection of delicious cakes, cream tea or light savoury snack.

Opening Times

January to March 2021 (1 January 2021 - 31 March 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 16:00
SundayClosed
Bank HolidayOpen
November and December 2021 (1 November 2021 - 23 December 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 16:00*
SundayClosed*

* 1 November - 31 March*
Monday-Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm
*Please check prior to your visit for bank holiday and seasonal opening times, as these may change.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£5.50 per ticket
0-4 yearsFree
1 adult & 3 children£14.00 per ticket
2 adults & 2 children£16.00 per ticket
5-16 years£3.30 per person per day

NOTE: We strongly advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Tickets will be on sale at the door subject to availability.
Please book in advance via our website.
If you’re a regular visitor, you can save with an annual pass:

Single annual pass £13
Family annual pass: 1+3 £27
Family annual pass: 2+2 £31

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Telephone: +44 01202 882533

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Other

  • Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Loop system. Hearing dogs permitted.
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted - Also Hearing Dogs.
  • Ramp/Level Access - Ground floor and garden
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • No Dogs
  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site
  • Tea Room

Establishment Features

  • Picnic Area
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets

Group Travel

  • Out of Hours Visits

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 1-1½ hours
  • Families
  • Groups
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Max group size - 40
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route
  • Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Min group size - 10
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • French printed material
  • German printed material

Specialist Features

  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - Essential to pre-book. Min 10, Max 40

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Venue Facilities

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