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The Keep Military Museum

The Keep Military Museum
Bridport Road
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT1 1RN

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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 Times

Opening (Winter) (1 October 2020 - 31 March 2021)
DayTimes
MondayClosed*
Tuesday - Friday10:00 - 16:30*
Saturday - SundayClosed*
Opening (Summer) (1 April 2021 - 30 September 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 17:00*
SundayClosed*

* We will be open from 10am-4pm on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and all Bank Holiday Mondays.

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

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Telephone: +44 (0)1305 264066

facebook: http://www.facebook.com/keepmilitarymuseum

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Except roof
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Open All Year
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 01:30
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Max group size - 30
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Languages spoken

  • French spoken

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking - Limited
  • Parking (free) - Limited

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Min group size - 10
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Access Information

PARKING

Parking is provided for visitors
Parking on site
Within about 50 metres of the attraction
Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:
With a ramp

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception
Ramp to the main entrance

LIFT

Lift
There is a lift

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to:
Gift shop
Information point
Public toilet
Public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair
Ticket issuing point

STAFF

Disability awareness training for all personnel

GENERAL

Audible alarm system
Clear signage throughout the attraction (e.g. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc.)
Non-smoking policy throughout the attraction
Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Some routes
Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for wheelchair users
Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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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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Telephone: +44 (0)1305 264066

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