Museum of East Dorset
23-27 High Street
WIMBORNE MINSTER
Dorset
BH21 1HR
WIMBORNE MINSTER
Dorset
BH21 1HR
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Opening Times
| April to October 2021 (1 April 2021 - 31 October 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:30 |
| November and December 2021 (1 November 2021 - 23 December 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
| Sunday | Closed* | |
| January to March 2022 (1 January 2022 - 31 March 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
| Sunday | Closed* | |
* 1 November - 31 March*
Monday-Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Check our website for seasonal and Bank Holiday opening times.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.50 per ticket |
| 0-4 years | Free |
| 1 adult & 3 children | £14.00 per ticket |
| 2 adults & 2 children | £16.00 per ticket |
| 5-16 years | £3.30 per ticket |
If you’re a regular visitor, you can save with an annual pass:
Single annual pass £13
Child annual pass £8
Family annual pass: 1+3 £27
Family annual pass: 2+2 £31
TripAdvisor
- Excellent67
- Very Good28
- Average3
- Poor3
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- GardensVisitorPoole, United KingdomEducational and well organised
Saturday, 31st October 2020Recently reopened as the Museum of East Dorset. The kids loved it - lots of exhibitions about the area, history, heritage, people and places of Dorset. There is a very pretty garden and also a... Read full review - Millie024Llantwit Major, United KingdomExcellent example of what a local history museum should be likeWednesday, 23rd June 2021Three aspects of the museum require a mention: The building itself, the exhibits and the garden. All were excellent. I liked the way that the history of the building is explained, and evidence... Read full review
- Eileen AManchester, United KingdomA lovely lunch in a beautiful gardenSaturday, 10th July 2021We had lunch in the beautiful garden of this museum. It was delicious, home made mushroom soup and bread an butter for my husband and home made quiche and coleslaw for me. The setting is delightful... Read full review
Facilities
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
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
Map & Directions
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