Please note that we are currently closed to visitors due to a museum refurbishment. We will re-open in mid-February. We are still accepting research enquiries and purchases from the online shop.

Summer Opening Times

1st April - 30th September
Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

August Bank Holiday Opening
10:30 - 16:00

We are closed Sundays all year round.

1st October - 31st October
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 16:30

1st November - 31st March
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 16:30

We are open Monday and Saturday during all local half terms.

JOB ALERT: Archive Officer
Fancy working with our wonderful collection?

: 14th Jan 2019

MUSEUM CLOSURE
We are now closed for the festive period and to install our new WW2 Gallery!

: 14th Dec 2018

Online Shop - closure over the festive period.
All orders must be received by Sunday 16th December.

The Keep: 13th Dec 2018

Update on the status of the Museum lift - 2nd November 2018
Accessibility information and an update on the status of the Museum lift.

: 2nd Nov 2018

Tirah Memorial Service - 24 October 2018
A memorial service for those of the 1st Btn the Dorsetshire Regiment who were in action at Tirah in 1897.

: 19th Oct 2018