Dorset Museum

Dorset Museum

Dorset Museum is located in Dorchester, the capital of Dorset, England, showcasing the county’s rich history and diverse natural environment. It is the best place to learn about Dorset. The museum is housed in an ancient building constructed in 1881, which was originally a Georgian-style hotel. To accommodate the museum’s collections, it was specially converted into its current Gothic architectural style.

The museum’s collections include information related to archaeology, geology, history, local writers, and natural sciences, as well as historical artifacts spanning up to two million years. Dorset Museum houses the world’s largest collection of materials related to Thomas Hardy, one of Britain’s most famous writers. The collection includes Hardy’s letters and valuable manuscript revisions, with memorabilia primarily focusing on his literary research. In addition, the museum features Jurassic dinosaur fossils and archaeological finds from Maiden Castle, fossils discovered in Lyme Regis, and artifacts from Roman townhouses.

Dorset County Museum

Must-visit reason: The best place to learn about Dorset

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]