Visitor Attraction

Museum of East Dorset

A family day out in Wimborne's award-winning museum

23-29 High Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HR

The Museum of East Dorset is an award-winning museum in Wimborne High Street presenting hands-on and interactive exhibits across its galleries, with a garden, a tea room serving hot and cold drinks and refreshments, an information centre, a gift shop and a book shop. It runs a varied learning and activity programme for all generations, group visits, talks, community exhibitions and seasonal family events, and works continually on improving accessibility throughout the building. Collections cover East Dorset history including the First World War and local war memorials.

What they offer

  • Museum galleries and exhibitions
  • Group visits
  • Talks and enquiries
  • Learning programme
  • Early years activities
  • Hands on History loan boxes
  • Family events
  • Tea room
  • Gift shop
  • Book shop

Where to find them

23-29 High Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HR

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