Museum of East Dorset
23-29 High St, Wimborne Minster, Wimborne BH21 1HR, UK
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About Museum of East Dorset
Explore local heritage in Wimborne Minster's town centre museum, offering family-friendly exhibits with full accessibility, baby facilities, an onsite restaurant and welcoming picnic policy.
What's nearby
- The 1777 next door
- Wimborne Minster Parish Office next door
- Fine Jewellery, Gold & Watches - Buy & Sell in Wimborne, Dorset next door
- St Cuthburga's Church - Wimborne Minster next door
- Waitrose & Partners 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Really interesting little museum, with lots of local history and artifacts. A beautifully kept garden with lots of knowledgeable volunteers about to give more information. Plenty to amuse the kids, and a nice tea rooms. Pay once, and return for free during following 12months!
· via Google
This is a fantastic museum with lots local history. Your entrance fee will last for the year so you’ll be able to return free of charge if you return. Definitely check it out in your visiting. Coffee and cake 🧁 were a good price certainly recommend.
· via Google
Fantastic local museum in an historic building. Recently refurbished and conserved in an innovative, sympathetic way that makes the building one of the main exhibits. Lots of fascinating objects, with stories linking them with the previous owners of the house and local community. Displays are wonderfully presented so your senses are not too overwhelmed, with some really innovative interpretations and interactives. Amazing garden and tea room at the back. Plenty for children. Excellent gift and book shop at the entrance/exit.
· via Google
I took my 4 year old here on a wet weather day and we both loved it. There are so many fun and interesting interactive displays! Upstairs each room has topical toys, puzzles, books and crafts which are well presented and looked after. You can take a magnify glass or a torch from the front and walk round and do the childrens trail to add some more structure if you like. We loved the kitchen and school room. It was great to be in a place I didn't need to keep reminding him 'not to touch that'. There's a lovely tea room and big garden too. Highly recommended!
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers engaging, interactive exhibits for all ages, including special themed events and craft activities for children. They also highlight the beautifully maintained gardens and the excellent value, as tickets are valid for return visits within a year. Guests mention the staff are friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 23-29 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR Get directions
- Category
- Adventure & Activity Centres
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (111 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Monkton Up Wimborne