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Museum of East Dorset

Wimborne, Dorset

  • Museum of East Dorset
  • Museum of East Dorset
  • Museum of East Dorset

23-27 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR

Tel: 01202 882533

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After 5 years in the planning and almost 2 years of closure, we opened our doors to visitors on Monday 26 October 2020.

Updated and upgraded exhibition and display space will truly captivate both new and returning visitors. The history of the 16th century townhouse itself has been enhanced by telling the story of the building and the people who lived in it.

Not only has the building itself undergone exciting changes, we have also been working hard to redevelop our learning and outreach programmes. Furthermore, in addition to on-site exhibitions and collections, we are proud to be launching a virtual museum, enabling a wider audience to engage with the museum in creative and innovative ways.

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