Collections Discovery Centre Family Tours
When? 28 October 2021
Where? Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - Dorchester
Enjoy this special tour for families in Dorset Museum’s Collections Discovery Centre.
Find out what a curator does and how we look after our collections. Discover our Natural History collection including dinosaur footprints, prehistoric marine reptiles and birds and butterflies. Then enjoy a handling session in our Conservation Studio.
Tours are limited, and booking online is essential due to the expected demand.
Free with Museum entry. Booking essential.
Meeting point: Collections Discovery Centre
Timed slots: 11.00 am and 11.45 pm.
Duration: approx. 45 mins.
Capacity: limit of 10 people on each tour.
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Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA
Tel: 01305 756827
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