Who Captured the Colonel?
When? 11 Feb 2023 to 19 Feb 2023
Where? Keep Military Museum - Dorchester
Join us this February half term to solve the biggest mystery in town- who captured the Colonel?
This brand new children's trail guides visitors around the museum in a murder mystery-style story to discover who kidnapped the Colonel, and where is he trapped in the museum?
The trail is included in the price of admission, and we are open every day of the week from 10am-4:30pm! Children under 3 go free!
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