We looked forward to seeing the displays of Jurassic coast palaeontology but they were perhaps a... read more
This museum is located in the very heart of the county town of Dorchester, Dorset. The building... read more
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We looked forward to seeing the displays of Jurassic coast palaeontology but they were perhaps a little disappointing. Better explanations of the processes of fossilisation and of the geological time scale would have been good, perhaps with maps and models. The sections on Dorset writers...More
This museum is located in the very heart of the county town of Dorchester, Dorset. The building itself is worth a visit with a wonderful victorian main hall that recently was the first location in the UK to host the British museum diplodocus ,"Dippy on...More
A must when visiting Dorset. Learn about past and present. The archaeology gallery is a must if you want to understand Dorsets landscape. The geology of Dorset is well explained and even the odd dinosaur pops up. A gallery devoted to Dorset authors. Many activities...More
Well worth a visit. Free to see Dippy. Will return to see rest of museum. Easy location with parking nearby.
no matter what interests you in History, there's something there for everyone! Regardless of Dippy no having lumbered off to Birmingham!
We visited on a whim and really wished we hadn't. I am disabled and was told the lift was not in service so could not leave the ground floor so while my family was told they could proceed. The ground floor was being refurbished so...More
Took Grandson of four to see Dippy the Dinosaur, who is on tour, very well organized and thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
My girlfriend and I were attracted to museum as we saw a sign for half price admission as we walked by. The gentlemen on the desk informed us it was half price as a few exhibits were closed, hence the half price, but in all...More
Saw Dippy here, absolutely fantastic experience, lots of people also enjoying the spectacle. Great to see so many enquiringly minds, maybe they were from outside the area?
Great to be able to see Dippy and the rest of the well organised and interesting exhibits. Pleasant staff very helpful with explanations
