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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £8.00 per ticket |
| (1 Adult + 3 children) | £16.00 per ticket |
| (2 adults + 2 children) | £20.00 per ticket |
| (5 – 16 years) | £4.00 per ticket |
| (under 5 years) | Free |
SPECIAL CONCESSIONS:- If you are a group, school, carer, educational institution or university please contact us at info@theetchescollection.org or call 01929 270000 for discounted entrance tickets and details on a educational package to support your visit.
The entrance fee includes 12 months complimentary admission to The Etches Collection and is valid for one year from the date shown on your till receipt (which must be retained for re-admission). You will be asked to sign and print your name on your till receipt. Tickets are not transferable including family/child tickets. Proof of signature will be required in order to gain re-admission. Conditions and exclusion dates may apply. For our refund and complaints policies, please see the attached documents.
Our Ticket Price…..
The Etches Collection exists due to the generous funding provided to enable the creation and build of the museum from the Heritage Lottery Fund and other trusts and donors. We are not funded or supported in any way by the government or other bodies when it comes to our day to day running and in order to maintain and sustain the fossil collection for future generations, we rely heavily on the income generated from our ticket sales, events and room hire. All of our revenue is reinvested back into the museum to enhance and grow the displays within the collection as well as conserve specimens for the long term future and to expand on the visitor experience for all of those that come and visit us at The Etches Collection. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support in visiting us.
Gift Aid
With your permission The Etches Collection can reclaim from the government 25p in every £1 spent on admission by using GiftAid - It costs you nothing but helps us a lot. Please refer to the GOV.UK website for further information on GIFTAID.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent102
- Very Good29
- Average14
- Poor3
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- DaveandDebsGifAsh, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyExtremely interesting if you want to know about fossils
Thursday, 10th January 2019Visited with a 3 year old who loves dinosaurs. Great little area for the kids - Fossil hunting etc. Very interesting place to have a look around. Read full review - euenecMayfield, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyAbsolutely superb collection of fossils from the main oil bearing strata in BritainTuesday, 15th January 2019The new museum is very well laid out and the static displays are supplemented by excellent films illustrating how fossils are found and extracted and how important the collection is for many species. Read full review
- steadybeardukTrip Type:Solo travelInspirational venueWednesday, 23rd January 2019I called in on the museum recently and was impressed with the whole feel of it. Spacious, classy and well laid out. Shop was good too with a great range of books. Read full review
Map & Directions
Road Directions
We are in the village of Kimmeridge, eight miles south of Wareham in Dorset.
Kimmeridge is sign posted from the A351 at Wareham. As you turn into the village, the museum building is on the right hand side, opposite Clavell's Restaurant.
It's useful to know that Kimmeridge is close to Lulworth Army Firing Ranges and sometimes there can be road closures in the area. Visitors may need to take a detour via Corfe Castle or past The Blue Pool to get to us. The weblink to check for any scheduled road closures is: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lulworth-firing-notice
Public Transport Directions
Journey planning: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. From 1st January 2018, calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Free car parking
- On-site coach parking
- Open All Year
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages - French museum guide
- Shop
- Toilets
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- In countryside
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- 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
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Wi-fi available
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Opening Times
| 2019 Opening (1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
* We are open every day 10am to 5pm except when we are closed at Christmas on the 24th, 25th, and 26th December (please check website).
If you are a group, school, educational institution or university please contact us for discounted entrance tickets and details on a educational package
The entrance fee includes 12 months complimentary admission to The Etches Collection and is valid for one year from the date shown on your till receipt (which must be retained for re-admission).
