Join local metal detectorists Karen Brown and Brian Read for an exciting family digging experience where you will search for hidden coins and uncover the secrets of the past.
You’ll learn how metal detectors work, get expert tips, and experience the thrill of finding treasure. Perfect for curious children and grown-ups.
Part of the Treasure! Lost and Found family programme
Follow the buzz around our galleries and spot the hidden bees – known as 'Dumbledore' in Dorset dialect.
Fri 29th May - All day
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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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Join our colourful trail this Pride Month!
Mon 1st Jun - All day
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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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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 6th Jun - 10:00am
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Join our trained guides to step back in time and immerse yourself in the historic Roman town of Durnovaria.
Sat 6th Jun - 10:30am
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Unlock Your Creative Voice – Writing Workshop
Wed 10th Jun - 10:30am
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Sharing and discussing a selection of poetry from Sylvia Townsend-Warner and Valentine Ackland.
Wed 10th Jun - 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.
Wed 10th Jun - 2:00pm
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The Treasure! Lost and Found exhibition reveals the stories of objects once treasured, buried for centuries, then rediscovered – celebrating our fascination with uncovering the past.
Sat 13th Jun - All day
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Discover the story of one of Britain's most extraordinary prehistoric landmarks with our Maiden Castle Guided Tour.
Sun 28th Jun - 10:30am
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In this talk, Dr Roger Bland explores the passing of the Treasure Act in 1996 and the impact of the Portable Antiquities Scheme!
Mon 29th Jun - 6:00pm
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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 12th Jul - 10:30am
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Roger Sewill reflects on his 200-mile journey across Dorset alongside Scarlet, his Dales Pony, exploring how history shapes our landscape.
Sat 1st Aug - 1:30pm
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A free drop-in craft session where families can make their own shimmering gold lunula – a crescent-shaped piece of ancient jewellery.
Sat 22nd Aug - 10:30am
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In this talk, Dr Neil Wilkin explores why people in Bronze Age Dorset deliberately buried valuable objects, often never to retrieve them.
Thu 3rd Sep - 6:00pm
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