Open every day of the week from 10am-4:30pm!
The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester offers a fascinating insight into local military history. The Grade II listed building, once the gatehouse for the Depot Barracks of the Dorsetshire Regiment, houses amazing artefacts, learning experiences and fun for all the family. The Museum is open every day of the week from 10am-4:30pm, with last entry at 3:30pm! We look forward to seeing you!
Please note that we are having problems with our phones- if you'd like to get in contact with us at the museum please send an email to info@keepmilitarymuseum.org!
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02 Dec
So Red a Road: a New Book by Christopher Jary
Read moreA new book reveals for the first time the extent of the sacrifice made by the men of the Dorset Regiment who, in September 1944,
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01 Dec
Aim Pilgrim Trust Collections Care Award
Read moreWe are thrilled to announce we’ve been awarded an AIM Pilgrim Trust Collections Care audit! Thank you to the Association of Independent Museums and The
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07 Oct
Half Term Museum Mannequin Challenge!
Read moreJoin us this October half term for our Museum Mannequin Challenge 2022! Some of our visitors think our mannequins are scary… but we know that
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29 Sep
Refashioning History Project by Eve Gilmour
Read moreThe Keep Military Museum was delighted to welcome Eve Gilmour, a sixth former from Dorchester, to the museum recently on a work experience placement. Eve
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29 Jul
The Olympic Champion of the Dorset Regiment
Read moreThe Olympic Champion of the Dorset Regiment The 1912 Olympics were held in Stockholm, Sweden, and were quite different to what we know as the