Museum of East Dorset
Monkton Up Wimborne, Dorset
About Museum of East Dorset
Parking/Public Transport
Located in the centre of Wimborne Minster – 20 minutes by car from Poole, 30 minutes from Bournemouth, 40 minutes from Salisbury and 40 minutes from Weymouth. Plenty of Pay and Display car parks nearby. Regular buses from Bournemouth and Poole.
Suggested Time
half a day
Ticket Options
Tickets on the door are available
Other Info
There is a lot for families to explore at the museum Pick up one of our ‘Hands on History’ resources to help you explore the museum including trails, magnifying glasses, torches and Eye Spy games. Have a go at dressing up as a Victorian school child Delve into the Activity Boxes located in the galleries Get crafty with our free family craft table during school holidays Take part in our interactive gallery quizzes Challenge your companions with a range of traditional garden games Search the garden for Pixie Doors (small charge for the trail)
Opening Times
Monday: 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 16:00
Friday: 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday: Closed
Seasonal Hours: 1st Nov - 31st March Monday - Saturday 1000-1600 1st April - 31st October Monday - Saturday 1000-1630
Pricing & Tickets
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Contact Details
23-29 High St, Wimborne Minster, Wimborne BH21 1HR, UK
wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1HR
England
Tel: 1202882533
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