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*LATEST UPDATE* The museum has re-opened.
We continue to operate a Research Service - please visit our research pages at www.keepmilitarymusem.org/research or e-mail us on info@keepmilitarymuseum.org. Please note that it may take us a little longer to get back to you.
Our online shop is also still open - please visit www.keepmilitarymuseum.org/shop. We sell a range of books, regimental gifts, jewellery, scarves and toys. We are currently despatching items at least once a week.
You can also donate to our fundraising appeal to Keep The Keep Going.
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The Keep is the Military Museum of Devon and Dorset. Housed in an extraordinary castle-like building, the collection spans 300 years of history over 4 floors. You can walk through a World War One trench, try on uniforms and discover the amazing stories behind the Museum objects, at the end of your visit don’t forget to go onto the roof for amazing views of Dorchester!
We are a family friendly Museum and attract all ages, we are fully accessible with a lift to every floor (apart from the roof) and we encourage people to take photographs and share their visit with us. Due to the nature of our collection only Assistance Dogs are allowed in the building.
We have a small on-site car park which is free of charge for visitors to use. If you are a UK Taxpayer, you can Gift Aid your admission and enjoy unlimited free entry for a whole year at no extra cost!
Opening (Winter) (1 October 2020 - 31 March 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed* | |
Tuesday - Friday | 10:00 | - 16:30* |
Saturday - Sunday | Closed* |
Opening (Summer) (1 April 2021 - 30 September 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
Sunday | Closed* |
* We will be open from 10am-4pm on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and all Bank Holiday Mondays.
This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.
Just off Bridport Road, Dorchester. Some parking at the Museum, or at peak times in the Top ‘o Town public car park.
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