Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

Teddy bears are stuffed toys designed for children to play with. They are a long-standing type of plush toy often used to comfort children’s sadness, and are named after U.S. President “Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt.” In Dorchester, the capital of Dorset in southern England, there is a museum that specializes in teddy bear collections — an absolutely must-visit family-friendly museum.

The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is housed in a building in Edwardian-style architecture. Its collection includes a variety of teddy bears such as Paddington Bear, Rupert Bear, and Winnie the Pooh, along with related antique items dating back as early as 1906. The museum houses hundreds of different teddy bears — from antique teddy bears to some of the most popular ones on modern television screens — all waiting for visitors with a playful spirit. Except for the period from December 13th to 26th, the museum is open year-round. Opening hours are: April to September: 10:00am–5:00pm; October to March: 10:00am–4:00pm.

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

Must-visit reason: The most playful museum in Dorchester

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Dorset County [Dorset County]

City where the attraction is located: Dorchester [Dorchester]