In light of ongoing global situation regarding Corona virus (COVID-19) and as a responsible charity, we have taken the decision to postpone our tour of the Inflatable Dorset Museum around the county and temporarily close the Offices and Members Room in Durngate Street and Offices in North Square, Dorchester until further notice.
The oldest chained anchor found in Dorset, and the earliest example found in Britain, is currently on loan to Poole Museum.
Four museums are swapping objects to tell stories of inspirational women from the past.
The countdown to the opening of the Museum has begun with a team of builders, contractors, specialist designers and conservators working behind the scenes to piece it all together.
The Dorset County Museum was approached by Dr Melanie Giles of the University of Manchester to use one of its most iconic Iron Age burials in their project.
As part of the national initiative Takeover Day in Museums, children from Dorchester Middle School were invited onto the site of the NEW Dorset Museum – unfortunately torrential rain interrupted proceedings but with quick thinking and ingenuity on behalf of the teachers, museum staff, volunteers and members of ACHESON’s construction staff, the day was saved by relocating the entire event to the school.
The amazing inflatable replica of the Dorset County Museum will be heading to Stalbridge for a weekend of history from Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November at the Stalbridge Village Hall as part of its tour of the county.
Thomas Hardy’s position as one of Britain’s preeminent writers meant he received thousands of letters from fans, friends and members of the public to express their admiration or enlist his support.
The arrival of a huge crane to Dorchester has caused excitement and intrigue among the residents of the town who saw this week the 25 Metre crane slowly being assembled like a Meccano set over the skyline of High West Street.
