Wareham Town Museum: Hours, Address, Wareham Town Museum Reviews: 4.5/5
Wareham Town Museum
Wareham Town Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Karen Miles
7 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We popped in because it was free. It's small and there's not much to see, so don't make a special trip to visit unless you've a great interest to T E Lawrence as there's a dedicated area/display about him. However, we enjoyed a quick browse around.
Written 4 May 2022
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Suzanne G
13 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Small but lovely ! Interesting Lawrence display that does not replicate clouds hill or bovington , informative display onnwEtime aRwham together with lots of info on gt fire etc . I visited with 14 , 2x 13 and an 11 yr old and all enjoyed it . Definitely worth a visit it’s free although a donation is appreciated and excellent refuge in the rain
Written 28 October 2019
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James T
Watford, UK61 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
Small museum with no entrance fee. Local history of Wareham encompassing the great fire, clay mining, pottery and cordite production. Section devoted to T E Lawrence as he was resident in the area for a while. Whiled away an hour.
Written 13 August 2019
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Chris K
Burbage, UK15 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
This little gem. Great dateline history plus finding that T E Lawrence spent his last ten years in Dorset.
If you prefer the minutiae of history over kings and queens which we were forced into at school then this is the one for you. It’s free but be generous in your donation as it deserves to remain open.
If you prefer the minutiae of history over kings and queens which we were forced into at school then this is the one for you. It’s free but be generous in your donation as it deserves to remain open.
Written 3 July 2019
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B F
Manchester, UK398 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
We thoroughly enjoyed looking at the exhibits, and had a very interesting conversation with the gentleman at the desk, who gave us good tips on what to do and see in the town and useful leaflets. There is an area dedicated to Lawrence of Arabia who had lived nearby.
Written 11 June 2019
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Dawn W
16 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
I wanted to know more about the history of Wareham and the ball clay industry and found lots of information here. Everything is well laid out and easy to view.
Written 30 October 2018
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Mrs Bear
Poole, UK1,389 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Whilst in Wareham we decided to make a second visit to this museum.
The staff member on duty was friendly and helpful as one of our party had a walking frame and he offered to open a door to allow flat access which was kind.
This is an interesting small museum with plenty of local history and well worth a visit if you are in town.
The staff member on duty was friendly and helpful as one of our party had a walking frame and he offered to open a door to allow flat access which was kind.
This is an interesting small museum with plenty of local history and well worth a visit if you are in town.
Written 24 September 2018
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263Valerie
Bournemouth, UK14 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Interesting, intimate, friendly and free, with well presented exhibits. Some war memorabilia, T E Lawrence information as he was local to Wareham. Not to be missed if you are in the area.
Written 7 September 2018
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Janice C
Poole, England, United Kingdom6 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
I visited the museum with a friend primarily for the Augustus John exhibition. We are so lucky to have free access to such a prominent artist.
Whilst there we obviously explored the whole museum, we are local and so have been there before but it never fails to delight.
The staff were helpful and knowledgeable, the cafe was clean and provided suitable small lunches etc. and the museum itself is interesting and well laid out.
Well worth a visit if you are in the area
Whilst there we obviously explored the whole museum, we are local and so have been there before but it never fails to delight.
The staff were helpful and knowledgeable, the cafe was clean and provided suitable small lunches etc. and the museum itself is interesting and well laid out.
Well worth a visit if you are in the area
Written 12 August 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wareham Town Museum
- Wareham Town Museum is open:
- Mon - Sat 10:00 - 16:00
- Hotels near Wareham Town Museum:
- (0.02 km) Duke of Wellington
- (0.05 km) The Red Lion
- (0.05 km) Newly renovated Grade 11 listed cottage
- (0.11 km) The Bear
- (0.16 km) Gold Court House
- Restaurants near Wareham Town Museum:
- (0.02 km) The Duke of Wellington
- (0.03 km) The Italian Bakery
- (0.04 km) The Salt Pig
- (0.04 km) Lotus
- (0.06 km) Red Lion Hotel Restarurant