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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)

Open Monday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
NB: Sorry we are closed on Sundays

Open from: Closed in 2020 (see above)
Season ends: Closed in 2020

Information given on this website is provided entirely in good faith. Wareham Town Museum does not accept responsibility for any problems whatsoever caused by the use of that information

Website © Copyright Wareham Town Museum, & John Hale, Web Design, Wareham, Dorset, UK

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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.

Latest page updated:
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Wareham Town Museum
A 19 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

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Site updated: 14 December 2020

Original site launched March 2004

Site expanded and redesigned May 2016

T E Lawrence Section

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!