On October 14th 2023, from a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must see for fans of Star Wars and the silver screen…
One of the UK’s finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and origina...
The Museum of East Dorset has been presented with the highly esteemed Sandford Award for Heritage Education, recognising its dedication to providing engaging and enriching educational experiences.
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Welcome to our latest blog, where this time we embark on a fascinating journey through the museums of Dorset. We will explore the rich heritage and captivating stories hidden within these wonderful sp...
One of the things that truly sets Dorset apart from other destinations is its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. It offers a range of activities, days out and experiences that can be enjoyed...
So, you’ve got some time to spend in Wimborne and you are wondering what to do. Come rain or shine, there are lots of fantastic things to do in Wimborne. We’ve put together a list which we think inclu...
Whether it is at the weekend or in the school holidays if you are looking for things to do in Dorset for families we have a great list for you. We’ve chosen activities that have an ‘educational’ eleme...
The Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne has won the ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ gold trophy at the 10th Dorset Tourism Awards. Staff and Trustees from the museum joined a host of prestigious ...
The Museum of East Dorset is collaborating with the Francis Crick Institute in a nationwide research project. The project, funded by the Wellcome Foundation, seeks to establish the whole-genome histor...
Are you interested in volunteering at a unique heritage site in the heart of Wimborne? We may have just what you’re looking for…
Role Description: Tea Room Volunteer
Would you like to mee...
Artist In Residence: Yvonne Perks
As part of our ‘East Dorset Celebrates: 70 Years of Fun and Festivities’ exhibition, the Museum of East Dorset is very excited to introduce you all to our new ‘Artist...
The new exhibition at the Museum of East Dorset celebrates seven decades of fun and festivities in the local area. Inspired by Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee year, the exhibition examines how loca...
The Museum of East Dorset is inviting local school children to become a part of history and feature in our new exhibition: ‘East Dorset Celebrates: 70 years of Fun and Festivities’.
We’re asking all c...
Museum of East Dorset invites you to create a Community Celebratory Pennant
The Museum of East Dorset is inviting local community organisations to become a part of history and feature in our new exhi...
Local people are invited to contribute to the new exhibition at the Museum of East Dorset, which starts in April 2022. ‘East Dorset Celebrates: 70 years of fun and festivities’ will examine how people...
The Museum of East Dorset’s Great Pudding Stir is taking place on Saturday 11 December, 10.30am to 4pm. It is included in the Museum entry ticket.
The Great Pudding Stir has taken place in the histori...
Two new exhibitions
Visit the two new exhibitions at the Museum of East Dorset. Upstairs, in the Temporary Exhibitions Gallery, you can find out more about the life and achievements of local GP, gifte...
The Museum of East Dorset is taking part in this year’s Wimborne History Festival, with activities and free entry to the museum on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September, 10.00 to 4.30.
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Well known archaeologist Julian Richards of ‘Meet the Ancestors’ is visiting the Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne on Saturday 14 August from 11.00am to 3.30pm. Normal admission charges apply.
Julian ...
The Museum of East Dorset is looking for volunteers to help out in its Garden Tea Room. The tea room has been recently refurbished and is set in the museum’s delightful walled garden.
The museum...
Origins of the earliest known case of TB in Britain show that the Iron Age man was a migrant from continental Europe
Archaeological excavations at Tarrant Hinton, Dorset, between 1967 and 1985 uncove...
East Dorset Information Centre reopens in Wimborne after major revamp
Wimborne Tourist Information Centre reopened as the East Dorset Information Centre on July 20 after a major upgrade as part of a £...
Wimborne museum announces reopening date and a new name
The Priest’s House Museum, Wimborne, has confirmed its reopening date following a major revival project and will be relaunching with a new name...
The Priest’s House Museum in Wimborne, Dorset has received National Lottery grant support to help address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on heritage.
The Priest’s House Museum, the Museum of Eas...
Works over the past 12 months have transformed the facilities, exhibition spaces and access, with new staircases, refurbished or new doors and partition glazed screens installed, and services upgraded...
 
 
 
