Discover the ancient history of Dorset through our interactive Fossil Handling Trolley in the Natural Dorset Gallery. This hands-on activity invites visitors of all ages to explore a selection of real fossils found along Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast.
FREE with museum entry, no booking required.
Explore over a hundred years of British portraiture with The Ingram Collection and Dorset Museum & Art Gallery.
Sat 11th Apr - All day
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Photographer Lucy Sewill's Visible Women project showcases portraits of acclaimed women in the acting and entertainment industry including Juliet Stevenson, Dame Harriet Walter, and Dame Meera Syal, demanding greater equality and authentic representation for women. The collection will be on display in Dorset Museum & Art Gallery’s Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Community Space from 7 March to 28 April.
Sat 11th Apr - All day
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This Easter, spot and count hidden dinosaur eggs as you explore the museum – can you find them all?
Sat 11th Apr - All day
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Join our trained guides to step back in time and immerse yourself in the historic Roman town of Durnovaria.
Sat 11th Apr - 10:30am
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Join our Collections Team for an opportunity to explore behind the scenes in Dorset Museum & Art Gallery's Collections Discovery Centre.
Tue 14th Apr - 2:00pm
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The Victorian Hall at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery will feature a lively collection of stands from local museums, heritage organisations, and wildlife groups.
Sat 18th Apr - All day
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This illuminating talk for World Heritage Day will explore Thomas Hardy's fiction and poetry in the context of archaeology, deep time, and the Dorset Jurassic landscape.
Sat 18th Apr - 10:15am
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Have you discovered a fossil and wondered what it might be?
Sat 18th Apr - 10:15am
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Go behind the scenes and discover the museum’s hidden treasures.
Sat 18th Apr - 10:15am
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Step back in time and explore Roman Dorchester on this special behind-the-scenes tour.
Sat 18th Apr - 10:30am
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Explore the stories of the people who have shaped Dorset’s history.
Sat 18th Apr - 11:00am
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Step into a world of legends and storytelling inspired by the dramatic landscapes of the Jurassic Coast.
Sat 18th Apr - 11:00am
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Discover fascinating fossil tales—from prehistoric creatures to myths they inspired.
Sat 18th Apr - 11:30am
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In this talk for World Heritage Day, Sam Scriven revisits the original reasons the Jurassic Coast was awarded World Heritage status, exploring the scientific, educational, and cultural values that first brought global recognition to this unique landscape.
Sat 18th Apr - 11:45am
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In this talk for World Heritage Day, Steve Wallis explores the long and fascinating history of human life along the Jurassic Coast, examining how people have lived on, shaped and responded to this dramatic landscape over the past few thousand years.
Sat 18th Apr - 1:15pm
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The focus of this illustrated talk for World Heritage Day is Strata, a major body of work comprising 100 new paintings by renowned landscape artist Jeremy Gardiner.
Sat 18th Apr - 2:45pm
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Join author and illustrator Sally Alce for a fun, interactive children’s event inspired by her book Do You Dream of Dinosaurs?
Sat 18th Apr - 3:00pm
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Exploring the incredible fossils discovered along the Jurassic Coast.
Sat 18th Apr - 3:00pm
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Join award-winning earth scientist, broadcaster, and author of The Whispers of Rock: Stories from the Earth, Dr Anjana Khatwa, as she takes us on a captivating global journey to uncover the hidden narratives etched in stone.
Sat 18th Apr - 4:15pm
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Discover the story of one of Britain's most extraordinary prehistoric landmarks with our Maiden Castle Guided Tour.
Sun 26th Apr - 10:30am
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Explore the Museum and take part in drop-in activities during our Quiet Openings. Especially suitable for visitors with autism or other sensory conditions, and their siblings, parents and carers. The sessions are also suitable for any group or individual who would like to visit our museums and galleries at a quieter time.
Sat 2nd May - 10:00am
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Unlock Your Creative Voice – Writing Workshop
Wed 13th May - 10:30am
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Step into the world of Thomas Hardy on this immersive and inspiring guided tour of Dorchester. Discover how the real streets, buildings, and landscapes of Dorset were transformed into the powerful setting of 'Casterbridge'.
Sun 24th May - 10:30am
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In this Birthday Lecture, the chairman and academic director of the Thomas Hardy Society will explore the use of comedy and comedic timing in Hardy's prose and poetry.
Fri 29th May - 6:00pm
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In this richly illustrated talk, Professor Emerita Rachel Worth will explore the clothing and dress of the rural poor in nineteenth-century England, drawing on a range of sources to illuminate a subject often overlooked in historical study.
Fri 5th Jun - 6:00pm
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