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Wareham, Dorset, United Kingdom
We are in the heart of Wareham by the main traffic lights and Town Hall
(Click Location tab above)
(Click Location tab above)
Open Monday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sorry, we are closed on Sundays
Sorry, we are closed on Sundays
Open from: 5th April 2025
Season ends: End October 2025
Season ends: End October 2025
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Our Statement of Purpose
To tell the story of Wareham’s cultural heritage from prehistoric to modern times, and to ensure that the collections of artefacts, documents and images are safeguarded and developed for future generations.
Wareham Town Museum
A 17 min video about the museum and its artefacts which is also available in the museum for visitors to see.
A 17 min video about the museum and its artefacts which is also available in the museum for visitors to see.
The museum is fully
accessible to wheelchair users
accessible to wheelchair users
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Wareham Town Museum tells the story of the Wareham area from prehistoric times to the present day. It has a special section on Lawrence of Arabia and is regularly updated with new exhibits.
The Museum is supported by Wareham Town Council and is run by volunteers who endeavour to maintain the advertised opening hours.
New volunteers are always welcome! Interested? Click here!
100 Years
of the
of the
Royal
Naval
Cordite
Factory
Naval
Cordite
Factory
Admission is absolutely free!
We are, of course, always happy to accept donations
if you have enjoyed your visit! Donations Boxes are by the museum door
if you have enjoyed your visit! Donations Boxes are by the museum door
New page installed:
Kimmeridge Woman
Kimmeridge Woman
Site updated: 04 July 2025
Original site launched March 2004
Site expanded and redesigned May 2016
T E Lawrence Section
21 July 2022
Memories of Wareham in the 1970s
including the Museum Opening
including the Museum Opening
Daytime & Evening Talks - 235 folk attended
Commemorative Activities & Displays
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The Kimmeridge Woman Exhibition
Open in Wareham Town Museum until Autumn 2025
Discover one of Dorset's most fascinating archaeological finds at our Kimmeridge Woman exhibition
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to Open Pages
to Open Pages
T E Lawrence
Dinosaurs
100 Years Ago
Archaeology
Pottery
Royal
Naval
Cordite
Factory
Naval
Cordite
Factory
World
War I
and the
Great Fire
of Wareham
War I
and the
Great Fire
of Wareham
Wareham’s Saxon Sword
Kimmeridge Woman
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