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Museum of East Dorset 23-29 High St, Wimborne BH21 1HR

Museum of East Dorset

78 Reviews
Museum,Tourist attraction
  • Friday10 AM–4 PM
  • Saturday10 AM–4 PM
  • SundayClosed
  • Monday10 AM–4 PM
  • Tuesday10 AM–4 PM
  • Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
  • Thursday10 AM–4 PM
Museum of East Dorset 23-29 High St, Wimborne BH21 1HR

About the Business

Home - Museum of East Dorset | Visit Dorset Small Visitor Attraction of the Year. Fun for all the family with seasonal trails, free crafts and hands-on activities.

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Website
http://www.museumofeastdorset.co.uk/
Call Us
+441202882533
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23-29 High St, Wimborne BH21 1HR
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Hours

  • Friday10 AM–4 PM
  • Saturday10 AM–4 PM
  • SundayClosed
  • Monday10 AM–4 PM
  • Tuesday10 AM–4 PM
  • Wednesday10 AM–4 PM
  • Thursday10 AM–4 PM
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Features

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Toilets
  • Family friendly
  • Good for kids
  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Has changing table(s)
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Discounts for kids

Recommended Reviews

charlotte carver
22.03.2024
Museum of East Dorset
I took my 4 year old here on a wet weather day and we both loved it. There are so many fun and interesting interactive displays! Upstairs each room has topical toys, puzzles, books and crafts which are well presented and looked after. You can take a magnify glass or a torch from the front and walk round and do the childrens trail to add some more structure if you like. We loved the kitchen and school room. It was great to be in a place I didn't need to keep reminding him 'not to touch that'. There's a lovely tea room and big garden too. Highly recommended!
Pat Iden
14.03.2024
Museum of East Dorset
My daughter and I visited the cafe rather than the museum (we are locals). Would like to see a bigger menu if at all possible but such lovely gardens. Very pleasant visit.
Barry Southam
10.02.2024
Museum of East Dorset
Great little museum but also a lovely cafe you can visit without entering the museum. Ideal coffee stop if shopping in Wimborne.
Mark Tosdevin
09.02.2024
Museum of East Dorset
Fantastic local museum in an historic building. Recently refurbished and conserved in an innovative, sympathetic way that makes the building one of the main exhibits. Lots of fascinating objects, with stories linking them with the previous owners of the house and local community. Displays are wonderfully presented so your senses are not too overwhelmed, with some really innovative interpretations and interactives. Amazing garden and tea room at the back. Plenty for children. Excellent gift and book shop at the entrance/exit.
Phil B
07.02.2024
Museum of East Dorset
Real ugly modern frontage has recently been slapped on ruining the look of the Museum. Used to look very chocolate box picture postcard traditional look that is associated with Wimborne town centre. Don't suppose they can claim to put it back how it was?
Jerome
07.02.2024
Museum of East Dorset
Lived in Wimborne nearly a year now and first time got to visit the museum and certainly will be coming to visit again soon its such a charming place with also has a adorable garden with tea room.And thankfully a lift aswell as we not able to manage the stairs.
Ellie Cotton
06.01.2024
Museum of East Dorset
We had such a great day at the museum! There is so many interactive activities for kids to get involved with, allowing us to have a good look around as well! We had so much fun dressing up and getting involved. Lovely cafe and garden as well. A great day out for the family!
Keith Lawson
21.12.2023
Museum of East Dorset
Took our 5 yr old grandson because we thought he would like the special exhibit of model railway. He did, except he could not touch anything and he wanted to go back to the kitchen to play. Lovely experience in a well-maintained museum and kind, friendly, volunteers. Lots of questions on the drive home after.
Jack Knows Best
20.12.2023
Museum of East Dorset
Very good. HOWEVER Very expensive I don't know how the got permission to fit stainless steel shop front. Displays are good but it's very sparse. Lots of open space. Love the garden
Ruth Hobbs
19.12.2023
Museum of East Dorset
Very interesting museum, pretty garden and a tea room. We enjoyed about 1 1/2 hours there.

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23-29 High St, Wimborne BH21 1HR
Museum of East Dorset